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Gray Wolves Delisted from Endangered Species Act

Nov 2, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Recently the gray wolf was delisted from the Endangered Species Act. Great news for the gray wolf and it opens up the states to find the best situation to manage populations. The Utah Department of Natural Resources shares that “states are often best positioned to appropriately manage wildlife populations.

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Get Out and Go Crawfishing in Local Waters

Nov 2, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Locals and beyond have enjoyed the entertainment of trying to catch crawfish aka freshwater lobsters. All one needs is a strong piece of string with a large piece of bait on one end, chunks of meat, fish (no game fish, or offal work best.

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Local Halloween Activities

Oct 30, 2020 · Basin Now · News

There are several Halloween activities happening the next few days. On Friday there is a Harvest Party being held at the Uintah Basin Christian Academy parking lot starting at 6:30pm and going until 8pm. There will be trunk-or-treating, bounce houses, and hotdogs

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COVID-19 Safety Tips for Celebrating Halloween

Oct 30, 2020 · Basin Now · News

TriCounty Health has suggestions to stay safe while celebrating Halloween. If you choose to be out, stay at least 6 feet away from others. Wait to go to a door if there is already another group there. Don’t stay at any one house for more than a few minutes.

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Fire Restrictions Lifted in Ashley National Forest

Oct 29, 2020 · Basin Now · News

As of Wednesday, October 28th, fire restrictions have been lifted within Ashley National Forest. “With the arrival of cold weather, the Ashley National Forest is lifting fire restrictions across the Forest,” shares their announcement. “The fuels across the Forest are still very dry and the Forest is asking everyone to please be careful with campfires and ensure they are completely extinguished prior to leaving them unattended.

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Moffat County Child Protection Worker Investigated for Fraudulent Reports

Oct 29, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Rural child welfare divisions often struggle to maintain and retain staff and an article in the Colorado Sun demonstrates an unfortunate pattern of this in western Colorado. According to the article, Moffat County had 10 people quit between March and November 2019, which was 40% of staff, not including the loss of the previous director and child welfare supervisor.