This new diversion structure may allow Logan farmers to lease water to the Great Salt Lake, aiding in conservation efforts.

Wildfire prevention is the core of a debate over repealing the decades-old conservation rule. One environmental group argued these efforts are more about profit than fire protection.

Researchers tracked mule deer, black bears, and cougars across the Mountain West. They found that drought's effects rippled through the ecosystem, getting worse higher up the food chain.

Our guest is Gary Paul Nabhan, celebrated ethnobotanist and biocultural conservationist. In his new book "Water in the Desert," he traces the fascinating story of his life.

More than 80 places in the Mountain West have been certified by the nonprofit DarkSky, including over two dozen in Utah. Colorado hopes to draw tourists to its own clear night skies with a new map.

"The Once and Future Lake" brings together nature writers, scientists, and storytellers to reveal the beauty of Great Salt Lake and a hopeful future for it.

An annual water policy conference brought two negotiators together to address questions about the strained negotiations. The seven states remain at an impasse despite federal pressures.

Researchers are using satellites to track how much water is not just in the river, but held in nearby snow and soil. That increased accuracy could help cities and farms plan for shortages.

The federally-funded project focuses on the wildland-urban interface, where forests and nearby communities meet. Those areas can be especially vulnerable to wildfires.

The new Pew Research Center survey also found that most U.S. adults felt extreme weather events are more severe. Political party was a major factor in responses.