Press Releases
Looking for more press releases? Explore our full press release archive by date to access past announcements, news updates, and media releases published on Utah Environmental Press.

DWR wildlife license plates raise over $1.9M for conservation efforts during last 5 years
Salt Lake City — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources began selling specialty wildlife license plates in 2004, and from 2019 to 2024, the plates raised over $1.9 million for wildlife conservation efforts in Utah. While the majority of funding...

Apply for Utah's most prized hunting permits, starting Oct. 28
Salt Lake City — Sportsman permits are among Utah's most prized hunting permits, and the time for Utah residents to apply for the 2026 permits is coming up soon. Utahns can begin submitting applications for the 2026 sportsman permits on Tuesday,...

Metal Recycling Market Size to Worth USD 1,071.11 Billion by 2034
Ottawa, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global metal recycling market size was valued at USD 552.19 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach around USD 1,071.11 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.85%...

Lilac Announces Successful Completion of Lithium Pilot Operations on the Great Salt Lake, Utah
OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lilac Solutions, a leading provider of direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, today announced the successful completion of its lithium extraction pilot operations on Utah’s...
Approval Granted: Anfield Receives Official Greenlight from Utah Regulators for Velvet-Wood Mine Construction
Permitting Complete, Construction to Follow: Velvet-Wood has now received approval from both the Federal and State authorities, which will allow for the acceleration of mine preparation and, ultimately, commencement of construction and production....

Utah Cutthroat Slam reaches 2K completions; anglers now able to choose from 4 collectable medallions
With each Utah Cutthroat Slam completion, anglers can choose one of these four species-specific medallions. Salt Lake City — The Utah Cutthroat Slam has reached a new milestone of over 2,000 slam completions. Now, anglers who finish the popular...

Utah Wildlife Board approves updates to bighorn sheep and mountain goat statewide management plans, other items
Salt Lake City — The Utah Wildlife Board approved a few updates to the mountain goat and bighorn sheep statewide management plans during the midplan review, as well as updates to population objectives for deer on three hunting units in...

Hunting deer in Utah this year? Visit a DWR check station to get deer tested for chronic wasting disease
Salt Lake City — Hunters are again being asked to bring their harvested deer to various stations across the state during this fall’s hunts, so Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists can test the animals for chronic wasting disease. Chronic...

Utah’s first new railroad in a century opens at Lakeview Business Park
Grantsville, Utah, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Savage Tooele Railroad, Utah’s first new short-line railroad in more than a century, opened yesterday to provide companies in northwest Utah with a cost-effective and sustainable connection to...

Learn about Utah's nocturnal wildlife during 'spooky' season at upcoming Hardware Wildlife Education Center exhibit
Details Published: Friday, September 26, 2025, 8:01 am Hyrum — Did you know Utah's outdoors are busy places while you're asleep? You can learn why and see amazing photographs of the animals that are out and about by visiting a free exhibit at the...

Gov. Cox and Utah leaders sign Great Salt Lake 2034 Charter with $200 million in private sector commitments
FARMINGTON, Utah (Sept. 24, 2025) — Surrounded by state leaders, researchers, philanthropists, and advocates, Gov. Cox today convened a historic roundtable at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center and announced bold new steps to secure the future...

Update: Terra Clean Energy Corp. Enters into Definitive Agreements to Acquire Uranium Claims on The San Rafael Swell, Utah, United States
Vancouver B.C., Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TERRA CLEAN ENERGY CORP. (“Terra” or the “Company”) (CSE: TCEC, OTCQB: TCEFF, FSE: C9O0), is pleased to announce that, further to its press release dated September 16, 2025, and to clarity the...

Terra Clean Energy Corp. Enters into Definitive Agreements to Acquire Uranium Claims on The San Rafael Swell, Utah, United States
Vancouver B.C., Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TERRA CLEAN ENERGY CORP. (“Terra” or the “Company”) (CSE: TCEC, OTCQB: TCEFF, FSE: C9O0), is pleased to announce that, further to its press release dated September 16, 2025, it has entered into...

Sunvou Medical Showcases Chinese Technology at UN Forum on Global Sustainability
WUXI, CHINA, September 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Introduction: A Milestone for Chinese Medical Technology Wuxi, China – Sunvou Medical Electronics Co., Ltd., a prominent contributor to China's medical device industry, represented the nation...

What hunters should know about the 2025 Utah waterfowl hunting season
Salt Lake City — It's a quiet, still morning as you sit near the edge of a lake in your blind. You hear some birds in the distance and turn your head to see several ducks flying toward you. Your heartbeat quickens, and you slowly raise your...

Interior Department Announces More Than $54 Million for Waterfowl Habitat, Increased Public Access on National Wildlife Refuges
WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced more than $54 million from the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund has been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, providing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service the ability...

Berry Corporation Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report
DALLAS, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berry Corporation (bry) (NASDAQ: BRY) (“Berry” or the “Company”) today published its 2025 Sustainability Report. The report shows the Company’s 2024 performance and commitment to delivering long-term...
Terra Clean Energy Corp. Announces Agreement to Earn 100% Interest in 75 Past Producing Uranium Claims on The San Rafael Swell, Utah, United States
Vancouver B.C., Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TERRA CLEAN ENERGY CORP. (“Terra” or the “Company”) (CSE: TCEC, OTCQB: TCEFF, FSE: 9O0), is pleased to announce terms to acquire up to a 100% interest in 75 uranium claims in Emery County, Utah,...

Safety Mojo Recognized as Construction Executive 2025 Top Tech Firm
Safety Mojo is an AI-powered safety management platform built for general contractors and safety managers. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mojo AI, developers of Safety Mojo, has been recognized by...

Watch the Sept. 18, 2025 Utah Wildlife Board meeting
Details Published: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:00 am Watch a livestream of the meeting The agenda and meeting materials are available on the public meetings page. Having problems with the video stream? If you are not able to get the live...