TriCounty Health Department Shares Local COVID-19 Update
TriCounty Health Department shared on Monday the latest local numbers associated with COVID-19 in Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett Counties combined.
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UTAH DWR Reminds First Time Hunters To Take Class For Fall/Winter Hunt
For anyone wanting to try hunting for the first time in the fall or winter the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources released a reminder that individuals need to either take a hunter education class or participate in the Trail Hunting Program.
Mark Your Calendar for Day of Service on September 11th
Mark your calendar for the upcoming Day of Service being organized by JustServe.org. September 11th is a day of emotion and reflection for many people and it is the day chosen for the Day of Service.
Dollar Ridge Burn Scar Flooding in Duchesne County
Thanks to a flash flood warning from National Weather Service, there was time to evacuate camping areas and prepare in other areas affected by flooding in the Dollar Ridge burn scar in Duchesne County on Saturday. While the area, including the Promised Land Resort, was hit hard, it was thankfully not as significant as the flooding from 2019.
Moon Lake Campground Closed Due to Flooding and Mudslides
The water flowing from the East Fork burn scar looked like a massive muddy river on Sunday after the heavy rain. The East Fork Fire started nearly a year ago on August 21st about 13 miles north of Hanna near the Upper Stillwater Reservoir in Duchesne County.
Uintah County Emergency Management Encouraging Preparation for Flooding
Uintah County Emergency Management encouraged preparation and provided an opportunity to assemble sandbags as storms delivered heavy rains through the end of the week and weekend in Uintah County. The neighborhood at the foot of Yellow Hill in Maeser was hit with flooding as a result of the storms.
Get Tags Turned In For Fishing With The Fox Prize Drawing
While it is now too late to register your Fishing With The Fox tags on Eventbrite, it’s not too late to get the physical tags turned in ahead of the giant prize drawing. As of Friday, there were 236 tags registered in Eventbrite and 179 of those also turned in the tags to the Division of Wildlife Resources office in Vernal to be entered into the drawing.
Fisheries Biologist Provides Update on Several Lakes in Northeastern Utah
Fisheries Biologist Natalie Boren has provided an update on several lakes in Northeastern Utah. Pelican Lake is currently 1 foot away from the conservation pool. There are still reports of good fishing, particularly for bass. Red Fleet’s water levels continue to drop and it is projected it will end the water year around 5000 to 6000 acre feet, down from a total volume of 26000 acre feet.
Vernal Downtown Plan Advancing
Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion has good news: The downtown Vernal revitalization plan is advancing. “The planning process has brought excitement into the downtown, events and support for our businesses,” shares Bennion. “The concept designs were based on the principles heard from the community.”
Vernal Downtown Revitalization Concepts Presented
Imagine downtown Vernal with more opportunities to linger longer away from the noise of Highway 40 after enjoying dinner and a show. Those working on the downtown revitalization project presented many concepts during the Vernal Chamber luncheon this week that could transform downtown Vernal.
Reservoir Reopened in Rio Blanco County After Unexplained Event
Kenney Reservoir located near Rangely, Colorado in Rio Blanco County has been reopened after an investigation concluded it was safe to do so.
Algae Blooms Identified on Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Algae Blooms have been identified at Buckboard Marina and Firehole Beach on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Do not swim in or come into contact with green water, floating scums or clumps. Do not ingest water from a bloom. Boiling, filters and other treatments will not make the water safe.