Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
Explore the natural world of Cedar Valley. From gardening tips and local wildlife to weather alerts and seasonal insights, this section connects you to the outdoors and environmental stories that impact our region.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has approved Utah’s updated Wildlife Action Plan, unlocking funding and setting statewide conservation priorities for at-risk native species over the next decade. The plan outlines how state and local partners will work to protect habitats, prevent federal endangered listings, and preserve outdoor traditions important to Utah communities.
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A new global water study is raising questions for fast-growing Utah communities. Researchers warn that arid regions using more water than nature can replace — including areas like Utah — face shrinking groundwater and lakes, tightening the margin for future growth.
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A flesh-eating parasite once eradicated from the United States is making a dangerous comeback just 70 miles south of the Texas border — and experts warn it’s only a matter of time before it re-enters the country. The New World Screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax), known for its devastating impact on livestock, has been confirmed in Nuevo…
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Utah Lake has long carried whispers of a monster—from 1860s settler reports near Lehi and Saratoga Springs to a 1921 “seal-like” chase in Goshen Bay. We sift original accounts, rival newspaper jabs, and sober debunkings to see what—if anything—still lurks beneath these Cedar Valley waters.
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SALT LAKE CITY — As you are out hiking and camping this summer, don’t be surprised if you come across a deer fawn or an elk calf during late May or June. If you do see one, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources requests that you not touch, try to feed or take the baby…
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If you’ve ever come across an injured animal and felt unsure of what to do, you’re not alone. Should you try to help? Should you leave it alone? It’s not always clear—and that’s exactly what an upcoming class aims to address. On Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. in the Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers…
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As Utah County’s fastest-growing cities continue to expand, a centuries-old mule deer migration corridor faces increasing pressure from development. Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs are now at the heart of a statewide debate: Can rapid urban growth coexist with meaningful wildlife conservation? Rapid Growth and Habitat Pressure Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs in Utah County…
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Lehi City is promoting water conservation by selling discounted rain barrels to residents, enhancing sustainable efforts in northern Utah County.
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The Eagle Mountain Kestrel Project is a citizen-science initiative dedicated to the conservation of American Kestrels in Eagle Mountain, Utah. It was founded in 2015 and has been highly successful in providing artificial nesting sites for these small falcons. The project has been supported by the community including Cedar Valley Sentinel, EM City, Mayor(s) and…
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As Utah’s trails and canyons fill with hikers, bikers, and nature lovers this spring, another group is also making its seasonal debut — rattlesnakes. With warmer temperatures coaxing these reptiles from their winter dens, outdoor encounters are more likely than ever. While their presence may spark fear, rattlesnakes are not only a vital part of…
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