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New Research Explores the Riskiest Factor in Rising Wildfire Rates: People
Three things are needed to start a fire: heat, fuel, and oxygen. But for the majority of destructive wildfires in the U.S., there is an overlooked fourth — humans.
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Jake Powell Announced as Associate Director of USU's Institute for Land, Water, & Air
Jake Powell will join the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air at Utah State University as…
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USU Faculty Author Commentary Outlining Research Priorities for Robust Climate Assessments
Faculty in Utah State University's School of Social Sciences are co-authors of the commentary "Research priorities…
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USU Expert Examines Growing Evidence for Climate Benefits of Lawns
There is growing research evidence that turfgrass plays an important ecological role in urban environments, according…
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Ask an Expert — Utah's 2026 Wildfire Season by the Numbers
Here's how 2026 stacked up against recent fire history in Utah and what factors might shape future wildfire seasons.
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Utah Conservation Corps Host Service Events to Celebrate 25 Years of Service
The Utah Conservation Corps is hosting service events In Logan, Moab, and Salt Lake City in celebration of its…
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USU Researchers Modeling Burn Scars to Predict Potential Flood Severity
Wildfires tend to get the headlines, but what's left behind is often just as dangerous.
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An Olympic Legacy: USU Researchers Outline Opportunities for Cleaner Air Ahead of 2034 Games
As Utah prepares for the 2034 Winter Olympics, three USU researchers say the games could provide an opportunity to…
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Seven Central Utah Communities Build Water Action Plans at Utah Growing Water Smart Workshop
ILWA recently brought together teams from seven Central Utah communities to develop locally driven water action plans.
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USU Welcomes Interim Director of the Center for Colorado River Studies
Gina Gilson was named Interim Director of the Center for Colorado River Studies at Utah State University on Aug. 1.
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The Other Kind of Flock: How Animal Camera Traps are Supporting Wildlife Research
Wildlife ecologists at USU want the public to understand the difference between wildlife cameras and Flock cameras.
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Ask an Expert — Checklist for September 2026 Yard and Garden Tasks
Fall is in the air, which may make you want to hang up the rake. But before you do, consider these tips from the USU…
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Keeping Current: USU Experts Track Colorado River as Regional Water Crisis Deepens
Water levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead fell to historic lows this summer, with managers across seven Western…
