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Colorado River Basin Study Results Presented At Vernal Chamber Meeting

Colorado River Basin Study Results Presented At Vernal Chamber Meeting

Aug 25, 2022 · Basin Now · News

William Merkley, General Manager of the Uintah Water Conservancy District, presented the results of the 2 year Colorado River Basin study during Tuesday’s Vernal Chamber luncheon. The study projects that Lake Powell will release 7 million acre-feet of water during 2023. For the Lower Basin States and Mexico, the study determined that Arizona will take […]

Nominate An Inspirational Women Business Owner in the Basin

Nominate An Inspirational Women Business Owner in the Basin

Aug 25, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Vernal’s Innovation Hub is asking residents of the Uintah Basin for some help. They are asking that people take a few minutes and nominate an inspirational woman business owner from the Uintah Basin. It can be someone from the past or present, just a woman that has inspired you. The winner will be honored at […]

DWR And UBTech Offer Free Wild Game Cooking Clinic

DWR And UBTech Offer Free Wild Game Cooking Clinic

Aug 25, 2022 · Basin Now · News

UBTech and the Division of Wildlife Resources have teamed up to offer a free night of delicious food and education. Taking place on the Roosevelt campus, all will learn how to turn big game harvest into an amazing meal. The chefs and students from UBTech’s culinary arts program will provide the live cooking demonstration. There […]

Dinosaur National Monument Featured as Top 13 Places to Visit

Dinosaur National Monument Featured as Top 13 Places to Visit

Aug 25, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, the Space Needle, the Grand Canyon and Dinosaur National Monument. In an article from the Points Guys that highlighted the 13 best family attractions in the US, Dinosaur National Monument made the list. The article highlights the 210,000 acres that families can hike, raft and camp, as well as […]

Rotenone Treatment Next Week In Ashley National Forest; Public Must Stay Out

Rotenone Treatment Next Week In Ashley National Forest; Public Must Stay Out

Aug 24, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Beginning on Wednesday, August 31st, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will start the North Slope Phase III rotenone treatment. It is part of the process to restore native cutthroat trout. The piscicide rotenone will be used within the Carter and Sheep Creek drainages. There will be a closure area within 20 feet of the […]

DWR Proposes Changes To Fishing Regulations On Certain Local Waters

DWR Proposes Changes To Fishing Regulations On Certain Local Waters

Aug 24, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proposing changes to fishing regulations, including in the Uintah Basin. One change is to remove roundtail chub from the list of prohibited fish. The change would allow roundtail chub to be caught on the Green River in two sections, as well as other locations. Other changes include increasing […]

Uintah Recreation District Places 2nd in 2021 Aquatic Safety

Uintah Recreation District Places 2nd in 2021 Aquatic Safety

Aug 24, 2022 · Basin Now · News

There is nothing like gathering with family or friends and heading to the pool. Have you ever stopped to consider all the things that it takes to make sure that the pool is safe? It takes a lot of behind the scenes work to keep everyone safe, the chemicals just right, training up-to-date, housekeeping on […]

Rangely Mosquito Abatement Planning Aerial Spraying Starting Thursday

Rangely Mosquito Abatement Planning Aerial Spraying Starting Thursday

Aug 24, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The town of Rangely, Colorado has determined that spraying for mosquitos is required for public health reasons. According to the announcement, the chemicals that are to be used are approved for mosquitos and fly control and will be used at the maximum allowable rate on the label and applied in accordance to the label instructions. […]

Strata Networks Issues Warning About Scam Sent In Their Name

Strata Networks Issues Warning About Scam Sent In Their Name

Aug 24, 2022 · Basin Now · News

STRATA Networks is warning the public of scammers sending out text messages to STRATA customers. The texts claim to be giving prizes to those that have been paying bills on time, prizes like a free ipad pro and magic keyboard. While STRATA is doing an awesome giveaway, that giveaway will be through email, not through […]

Fire At Naples Elementary Causes Substantial Damage To Playground

Fire At Naples Elementary Causes Substantial Damage To Playground

Aug 23, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Thankfully there were no injuries after a fire at Naples Elementary caused substantial damage to one of the playgrounds behind the school. According to the Uintah School District announcement, the fire was called in around 3:45pm. While no students were at the building, teachers and staff who were in the building for training had to […]

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U of U Utah Across Utah Tour Makes Stop In Uintah Basin

Aug 23, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah Basin was the destination for leadership from the University of Utah last week as they focused on learning about the economy of eastern Utah. According to the @THEU (At The U) article, U of U President Taylor Randall and other university leaders visited Vernal on August 15th and 16th as part of their […]