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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 […]

Employment Update

Employment Update

Aug 23, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The Department of Workforce Services has released new employment data. Employment for July 2022 showed a 3.5 percent increase in employment since July 2021. That’s an addition of 56,600 jobs for a current job count of 1,664,300. Employment numbers for Daggett County came to 506; Duchesne County reported 8,119; and Uintah County reported 13,107. “High […]

Yampa River Corridor Project Set To Break Ground This Fall

Yampa River Corridor Project Set To Break Ground This Fall

Aug 23, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The Yampa River Corridor Project is set to break ground in early fall 2022. The project is the result of a multi-year planning process between local agencies designed to stabilize and diversify the economy in Craig and Moffat County after the closure of the coal mines and power plant. Craig was awarded $3.3 million dollars […]

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New National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 9-8-8 Has Launched

Aug 23, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Suicide is on the rise and has tragically had an upward trend in the Uintah Basin. There is a new national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline phone number. The new number is 9-8-8 and includes added text and chat features. While it is a new name, it was previously known as the National Suicie Prevention Lifeline, […]

Dinah “SOAR” Days Becomes Largest Balloon Festival In Utah

Dinah “SOAR” Days Becomes Largest Balloon Festival In Utah

Aug 23, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The vision of those who wanted to see hot air balloons fly over Vernal again have not only had their wish realized but exceeded. If you look to the sky you’ll see that Dinah “SOAR” Days is happening this week and this year’s event is officially the largest hot air balloon festival in the state! […]

DWR Launches Website To Gauge Traffic At Quagga Mussel Inspection Stations

DWR Launches Website To Gauge Traffic At Quagga Mussel Inspection Stations

Aug 22, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources has released a new website to help boaters gauge how busy the quagga mussel inspection stations are around the state. The DWR and Utah State Parks staff have performed 181,958 inspections and 3,289 decontaminations so far this year and sometimes the lines are more than boaters anticipated. “This dashboard is […]

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Aug 22, 2022 · Basin Now · News

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