Great Salt Lake Health Costs: A new study estimates dust from a shrinking Great Salt Lake could drive $1.1B–$2.3B a year in Utah health care costs, focusing on fine particles that blow off the lakebed. Monument Lawsuits: Patagonia and other environmental and tribal groups are back in court, suing to block Trump’s Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monument reductions. Wildlife Management Debate: Utah wildlife officials used rotenone to treat a red-colored Mill Creek section to restore native Bonneville cutthroat trout, while some residents question the chemical’s safety. Public Lands Science Under Pressure: The U.S. Forest Service plans to close 23 research stations nationwide as part of a restructure, moving work elsewhere while critics warn it could weaken long-term science. Local Water & Safety: Zion and other Utah recreation areas are urging Labor Day visitors to plan for heat and flash-flood risk, plus follow safety and shuttle guidance. Great Salt Lake Development Fight: Tooele Valley residents are pushing back on a proposed data center near the lake, citing groundwater strain and fast-tracked process. Conservation Through Access: The National Park Service proposes expanding bike and e-bike access across parks, with limits on where e-bikes can use motors. Sustainable Business Spotlight: Park City’s Green Business Program named Abode Luxury Rentals its 2026 Green Business of the Year for waste-reduction efforts.