Utah Department of Natural Resources

So far this year, 85% of over 230 wildfires have been human-caused.

We can all do our part by following local fire restrictions and using our Fire Sense.

Drought conditions create more fuels for fires to burn more rapidly.

Please stay safe, don't park on dry grass, don't target shoot with windy and dry conditions.

Again, CHECK FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN YOUR AREA!!!!

Fire sense is common sense. Have fun this summer, but stay safe for you and others.
Our firefighters risk their lives to keep us safe, use your fires sense to keep them safe.

Drought conditions create serious challenges for Utah producers, from reduced water
availability to increasing operating costs. We are committed to providing the resources,
tools, and funding our farmers and ranchers need to strengthen long-term resilience and
continue thriving despite these challenges.
Available Resources Include:
● Emergency Disaster Relief Loans (0% interest for the first 2 years)
● Water Optimization Grants for irrigation upgrades
● Soil Health & Incentive Programs to improve water retention
● USDA Emergency Loans and more
By supporting our producers, we protect Utah’s food security, watersheds, and working
lands. ️🌾
🔗 View the full list of resources at: ag.utah.gov/drought-resources

For National Dinosaur Day, we're throwing it back to the summer of 1979, when an employee gave the giant Ornithomimus statue a cleaning in the Dinosaur Garden at the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum in Vernal. 🦖

Many of the garden’s iconic dinosaur sculptures were created in the early 1960s by Elbert H. Porter, who taught art and sculpture at The University of Utah from 1947–1962. Although they were first displayed near Salt Lake City, the dinosaur statues were later purchased by the state and moved to Vernal.

Photo found in the Utah Department of Natural Resources records.

With such dry conditions, wildfire risk will be very high this summer.

Remember, if target shooting, don't shoot outdoors on hot and windy days.
And don't shoot into tall grass, rock backstops, or metal targets.
Exploding targets are NOT allowed on public lands or national parks, and can cause sparks in any situation.

Be safe when you recreate this summer, and remember, fire sense is common sense!