Water & Drought Watch: The NRCS Utah Water Availability Update reports valley conditions at 108% of normal precipitation but notes statewide soil moisture has been sliding since a March peak, while mountain snowpack remains the worst on record after a heat-driven melt. Wildlife & Access Rules: The Utah Wildlife Board approved updates to WMA access rules (including a free digital access permit option for non-license holders via an educational video) and approved an experimental white sturgeon introduction into two Utah waterbodies. Western Water Politics: Utah and Wyoming are pushing for a seven-state Colorado River deal before an Oct. 1 deadline, warning that failure could trigger Interior’s plan and likely litigation. Public Lands Fight: Utah’s bid to roll back Grand Staircase-Escalante management rules missed a Congressional Review Act deadline, setting up next steps after intense opposition from tribes and environmental groups. Fire Risk: A Fire Weather Watch covers parts of southern Utah with dry thunderstorms and gusty winds that could rapidly spread new or existing fires. Air Quality Progress: A new University of Utah study finds Salt Lake City’s carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide emissions have dropped sharply over two decades, while carbon dioxide hasn’t declined the same way. Outdoor Safety: Utah officials highlight ATV safety training for young riders and remind e-bike users to wear helmets after a Magna crash left a man in critical condition. Invasive Species Prevention: A Bear Lake Watch decontamination station aims to help keep quagga mussels out, citing Utah’s existing statewide approach as a model. Energy & Uranium: Energy Fuels says its White Mesa Mill is on track for a mid-year uranium production milestone as domestic supply demand stays tight.