There are plans for a possible port project near Utah Lake in Vineyard, which would be part of the “Utah City” development. The proposal to create the industrial zone on the site of the old Geneva Steel mill has been met with mixed reactions and is scheduled for a public hearing on Dec. 13. If…
“Two inland port projects have been approved in Tooele County, Utah. Supporters of the projects say they will bring economic diversification to the area, while opponents are concerned about the impact on water demand, wetlands, and the Great Salt Lake. The projects aim to transition freight from trucks to trains, which could improve air quality…
The Northern Corridor, a proposed four-lane highway in St. George, has sparked controversy as officials and environmental groups clash over its potential impact on the endangered Mojave desert tortoise. Local officials argue that the highway is necessary to alleviate traffic congestion and support economic growth, while environmental groups contend that it would damage critical tortoise…
Environmental groups and outdoor enthusiasts are taking legal action to stop the construction of a gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon and force the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) to reexamine the potential impact of the gondola on the canyon. A lawsuit filed in Salt Lake City’s federal court alleges that UDOT did not adhere to…
“Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Wasatch Peaks Ranch, Halts Property Sales” A district judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Wasatch Peaks Ranch, a private ski and golf resort in Morgan County, Utah, that also restricts property sales and transfers. The order comes as a result of a legal battle between the ranch…
Jake Young, a professional landscape architect and city planner, initially did not prioritize water conservation as part of his work at Citi Design, a land use and planning firm. It wasn’t until he worked on the West General Plan for Salt Lake County that he realized the importance of incorporating water into his process. The…
The North American wolverine will receive long-awaited threatened species protections under a new proposal from the Biden administration. Scientists have warned that climate change is threatening the wolverine’s snowy mountain habitat, increasing the risk of extinction for the elusive species. Historically, wolverines were wiped out across most of the U.S. by unregulated trapping and poisoning…
