Utah Department of Natural Resources
@UtahDNR
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The Utah Department of Natural Resources helps ensure Utah's quality of life by managing and protecting our state's natural resources.
Salt Lake City, UT
Joined June 2015
RT @utahgeological: Rock Spotlight: Carbonate Nodule From Utah's Spor Mountain, this rock features carbonate replaced by chalcedonic quart…
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Our director, Joel Ferry, recently teamed up with Great Salt Lake Commissioner Brian Steed & Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Commissioner Craig Buttars to emphasize a united approach to saving Great Salt Lake. |
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RT @utahgeological: Did you know an Earthquake Early Warning system could give you seconds to act before shaking starts? The UGS is helping…
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RT @utahwaterres: The latest Water Conditions Update just landed! Some key takeaways: 💧 Near-normal precipitation — but more rain than sn…
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The Strike Team — comprised of #Utah’s research universities & partners in state government — just shared a summary that breaks down the key data and insights decision-makers need to keep #GreatSaltLake on a path to recovery. You can view the summary, too:
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Our officers are thrilled to continue safeguarding #Utah's natural resources. Their dedication & passion for this vital work are unwavering!
I had the honor of swearing in 140 dedicated officers as part of the newly formed @UtahDNR Division of Law Enforcement. This unification combines four existing law enforcement agencies into one cohesive unit, ensuring better service, more efficient operations and stronger protection for Utah’s treasured lands and waterways. Thank you to all the officers who dedicate themselves to preserving and protecting Utah’s outdoor spaces — and the people who enjoy them. 🌄
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Help make decisions about fishing, hunting and wildlife management in Utah!
Want to help decide how wildlife is managed in Utah? We currently have three Utah Wildlife Board positions available. Learn more about these positions and how you can apply before the March 31 deadline:
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DYK Peter Sinks (in Cache County) often claims the title of THE coldest place in the U.S. during winter — even colder than AK? It holds the second-coldest recorded temperature in the contiguous U.S. at -69.3°F. 🥶 But why? @utahgeological explains:
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RT @utahwaterres: Recent storms boosted our snowpack, with the Great Salt Lake Basin now at 110% of normal & statewide levels at 99%. S. Ut…
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Calling all shed hunters! 🦌✨ Before you hit the hills to gather antlers, remember: winter is tough for big game animals. Utah’s free (required) antler gathering ethics course teaches you how to reduce stress on wildlife & keep their habitats safe. |
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RT @utahgeological: Happy Fossil Friday! Dinosaur skin is preserved at many Utah dinosaur sites. Fossilized dinosaur skin impressions, Gran…
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RT @utahwaterres: 🌾💧We're proud to support #Utah's farmers & ranchers as they optimize their systems because it means a stronger, more sust…
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Our scientists with @UtahStateParks along with @AshleyUSFS & a group of #Utah cavers discovered the bones of a red fox dating back to the Ice Ages in a cave in the Uinta Mountains! It's one of the oldest directly dated records of the fox species:
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New Year resolution idea: visit each of Utah's 48 State Parks! From the sparkling turquoise waters of Bear Lake State Park to the ancient lava flows & red Navajo sandstone of Snow Canyon, these are some of Utah's most treasured places. Grab a pass:
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Planning to ring in the new year outdoors? Know the conditions and stay safe!
We'll end the year on a tranquil note with temperatures near seasonal normals. However, we'll start the new year on a stormy note, at least for northern Utah, with the potential for a more significant storm over the weekend. #utwx #wywx
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RT @utahgeological: The scenic Pine Park area exposes intriguing volcanic deposits that reveal the story of the most significant volcanic e…
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