U of U experts explain the economic and environmental impact of droughts and fires
Summertime may be on the horizon, and while Utahns enjoy spending the hot months on scenic hikes, cooling off in lush reservoirs and enjoying the spectacular surroundings of the Wasatch Front, the coming months also present a threat to the beauty and health of the Beehive State. In fact, a recent KSL report warned that the 2021 wildfire season in Utah could be worse than ever, because of the state's current drought conditions. Those conditions pushed Governor Spencer Cox to declare a state of emergency in March. So far, the worry is certainly warranted, with the first red flag warnings of the...
Source: ksl.com