After years of killing invasive species, native plants finally return to Utah Lake

VINEYARD, Utah — It was a "planting party" on the shores of Utah Lake. Volunteers spread out along the shoreline, digging holes and dropping in natural grasses and plants. The more native species are being planted to help the lake's ecology. "I love gardening," said Karol Patterson, who volunteered to help on Tuesday. "Love natural spaces and always wanted to plant with a project like this." It comes at a big moment for Utah Lake. "Symbolically? This is a turning point for the lake. We’ve spent 13 years trying to...