Utah’s Blue Ribbon Fisheries have been awarded funds for needed projects and two of the highest-funded projects are located in Duchesne County. One of those is for Starvation Reservoir angler access and fish habitat improvements. “This project aims to improve fishing access at the reservoir’s Freedom Bridge,” shares the DWR announcement. “The project also includes the installation of fish habitat structures in an area near the bridge. [It] received $14,000 in funding from Blue Ribbon, in addition to funding from the Habitat Council.” The other project is for restoration to the bank of the Duchesne River. “This project includes the DWR partnering with a landowner to repair some of the concrete riprap that currently helps to stabilize the banks of the Duchesne River on his property,” shares the announcement. “Repairing the bank stabilization structures will help improve the overall fish habitat through this Blue Ribbon section of the Duchesne River and will also provide safer access for anglers. This project received $63,522 in funding.” To learn more, visit wildlife.utah.gov/news.
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