Utah Chapter News Today

  According to the University of Utah Seismograph Stations, the chance of a 6.75 magnitude or greater earthquake occurring along the Wasatch front in the next 50 years is 43%, while the probability of a 6.0 or greater earthquake is 57%. The UUSS, operating 194 seismic stations, typically detects over 1,500 earthquakes a year in...

Great Salt Lake plays host to 33% of the Utah’s wetlands.

Legislative leadership stressed Wednesday that Utah needs to plan now for water needs 25, 50, or even 100 years from now.

A legislative measure intended to plan for Utah’s water future 50 to 75 years down the road cleared a legislative committee amid generous praise but criticism that its negotiations’ closed door nature instills a lack of accountability that makes the process ripe for abuse.

The Utah treasurer says a land acquisition proposal poses a significant risk to rural economies.

A move by the Securities and Exchange Commission and New York Stock Exchange to allow “Natural Asset Companies” to purchase land to boost its ecological value may have been withdrawn for now, but Utah officials believe it could easily be revived. Read why this is a concern.

Last year, Om Moses Gandhi was brutally murdered by his father during a custody dispute. Now a bill referred to as Om’s Law could help other kids. Read more.

Last year, Om Moses Gandhi was brutally murdered by his father during a custody dispute. Now a bill referred to as Om’s Law could help other kids. Read more.

Grassroots activists gear up for the Utah legislative season. Tune in to hear how you can get involved with the Sierra Club of Utah's Community Advocates Program, a Rally to Save Our Great Salt Lake, and GSL vigils. Audubon Society on it...

Kathryn Smith reportedly was involved in 80 incidents tormenting Black family, yelling racial slurs, and assaulting pregnant mother.