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KNEU 1250A rare opportunity is coming for animal lovers. A hummingbird banding event is taking place at the Red Canyon Lodge in Daggett County. “At this location, we’re hoping to see and band rufous hummingbirds as they are migrating through Utah during their July migration from Canada and Alaska,” explains DWR Recreation Specialist Anthony Christianson.
The Uintah and Ouray Agency of BIA Forestry and Wildland Fire are urging the public to be aware of anything on your vehicle that may cause a spark or emit extreme heat. Fuels are extremely dry and it doesn’t take much to start a fire.
Congressman Blake Moore’s staff is hosting mobile office hours across Utah’s 1st District and today they are in northeastern Utah. They started the tour on Tuesday working their way through Rich, Cache, and Box Elder Counties.
A construction project is underway on Mountain Home Road. Skyview Excavation and Grading explains that “this work will include excavation and widening of the highway. This work may temporarily restrict access to driveways. We will return access to driveways as quickly as possible.
Harmful Algal Blooms can cause serious illness and do occur in the Uintah Basin. Currently, Matt Warner Reservoir is under advisory after elevated levels of cyanobacteria were confirmed. When enjoying the outdoors keep an eye out when recreating on or near water.
Anglers take note: The Division of Wildlife Resources just stocked the Green River with the largest rainbow trout to be stocked there to date. “The fish average 12 inches long, but some are 15 inches, which is usually the size they achieve a year or two after stocking!” shares the Division of Wildlife Resources.
An amazing group of volunteers made a huge difference during a service project on Saturday in Roosevelt that will go a long way in filling hungry bellies. The folks at Just Serve teamed up with Strata Networks for the Feeding Children project which utilized 200 volunteers in assembling meal packets of jambalaya containing lentils, rice, dried veggies and himalayan salt.
Lake Powell is drying up and Flaming Gorge is one of a few reservoirs releasing water to help the situation but what’s the reasoning behind it all? Wayne Pullan, the Bureau of Reclamation’s regional director, has explained that increasing Lake Powell’s water levels is crucial so the Glen Canyon Dam is able to continue generating power and that the decision to pull from upstream reservoirs is part of an agreement already in place.
Naples City’s hunt for a new City Manager is wrapping up very quickly as well as the open Administrative Secretary position. Both jobs opened on June 21st and are closing on July 22nd. Those interested in applying should submit a Naples City Job Application, copies of the required certifications, a resume, criminal background check and three references to Naples City, attention Mayor Dean Baker.
An organization committed to serving the community provided a Fiscal Year report earlier this month and it’s amazing all that’s been achieved. Friends Against Family Violence accomplished 411 crisis calls, 47 individuals sheltered, 831 case management services provided, and 9 clients rehoused.
Food subscription boxes are a growing trend and a unique take on that concept is aimed at helping Utah farmers and ranchers, including in the Uintah Basin.
Naples City wants to continue to build community traditions and is taking a giant leap in the right direction this weekend. Basin Summer Fest is being held at the Naples City Park on Saturday, July 24th. “This will be the biggest event ever hosted by Naples City,” shares Naples City Mayor Dean Baker.