After two nights of electroshocking and gathering data on fish, DWR biologists have good news. The fish stocked in Red Fleet Reservoir this year are doing well. Last October, Red Fleet was treated with rotenone to remove illegal walleye that posed a threat to endangered fish that live below the reservoir.
Month: August 2016
Study on Roosevelt 4-Way Stop
The 4-Way STOP Warrant Study ordered by Roosevelt City concerning the 600 East 300 North intersection has been completed.
Congressman Bishop Visits Basin
Congressman Rob Bishop made stops for town hall meetings throughout the Basin on Saturday. Public lands issues dominated the discussion including aspects of the Public Lands Initiative that, after years of work, has been officially introduced to Congress.
Ashley National Forest Open Houses
Ashley National Forest is holding a series of open house meetings this month that will begin the Wilderness Assessment and review of the first draft of the Species of Conservation Concern.
International Flags to be Displayed at Utah Field House
A colorful addition to the Utah Field House lawn is aimed at welcoming tourists and sprucing up the new Vernal Information Center sign destined for the same spot. According to Field House Park Manager Steve Sroka, the word is still getting out that free information on the Vernal area is available at the museum.
Roosevelt Aquatic Center Shifting Schedule
It’s been a great first summer season for the Roosevelt Aquatic Center. With the school year almost here, the facility will soon be switching to a fall schedule after the first day of school this month.
TriCounty Health on Preventing Hantavirus
TriCounty Health Department is advising residents to learn about the risk of Hantavirus and how to prevent potential exposure. The warning comes after the death of a Utah County woman to the virus earlier this week, the second Hantavirus caused death in Utah this year.
Successful Ride for Children’s Justice Center Benefit
The Uintah Basin Back Country Horsemen annual Children’s Justice Center benefit was a success last weekend. Over 70 people participated in this year’s charity event held at the Lake Mountain trailhead on Mosby Mountain and according to organization board member Gale Robbins, the annual ride has raised well over $100,000 dollars in total donations over the 13 years of the event.
Sheriff Norton on Circuit Court Jurisdiction Ruling
While the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Tuesday means different things to different people and agencies, local law enforcement remains focused on collaboration and public safety. Uintah County Sheriff Vance Norton says he doesn’t anticipate change, at least for his department.
Excellent Deer Archery Expected; New Website Announced
Plenty of bucks are waiting for the lucky hunters with permits for Utah’s general archery buck deer hunt. As the first major hunt of the fall, starting on August 20th, the Division of Wildlife Resources has launched a new website to help hunters prepare for this and future hunts.