Chapter One: Land

Tree rings can be used to understand that the state's current drought could last longer than two decades.

Opting for fire during moderate conditions is a much better choice than unstoppable fire during dangerous conditions.

A model developed at USU helps managers to predict which reservoirs are most vulnerable to flooding and erosion from wildfires.

Ranchers can benefit from a few simple, flexible tools to reduce livestock depredation.

Utah’s extractive industries still have a sizable impact on the economy of the state.

With local input, a comprehensive database of Utah’s outdoor recreation assets is now being compiled to help develop a statewide recreation strategic plan.