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Final Days to Give Input Regarding Uinta Basin Railway

Aug 2, 2019 · Basin Now · News

All those who would like to submit public comment on the proposed Uinta Basin Railway have only a few days left to do so. Starting on July 15th, the Surface Transportation Board’s Office of Environmental Analysis gathered public input in person during 6 meetings over 5 days traveling 1100 miles, making stops in Fort Duchesne, Craig, Price, Roosevelt, Vernal, and ending in downtown Salt Lake City. There was a good mix of opinions shared, according to Tammy Champo, spokeswoman for the 7 County Infrastructure Coalition.

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Mayoral Candidate Submits Federal Public Lands Access Lawsuit

Aug 1, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Public lands is a hot topic in the Uintah Basin and beyond and a man running for Salt Lake City Mayor is shining a major light on the topic in the form of a lawsuit over public lands access. Dr. Rainer Huck and his co-plaintiff John Anderson issued a press release this week over their filing of the American Public Lands Equal Access Lawsuit in Federal District Court against the Bureau of Land Management.

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UBIC Pageants Winners

Aug 1, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah Basin in Celebration is going strong throughout the week. Many of the pageants are complete, defining the faces for the 2019-2020 Basin royalty. Miss Uintah Basin is Lynlee Labrum with the first attendant being Aspen Sims.

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Tips For a Safe Archery Hunt This Fall

Aug 1, 2019 · Basin Now · News

It is crazy to think about but for several Utah archery hunters, bull elk and buck mule deer hunts start Saturday, August 17th. While not as common as firearms injuries, the Division of Wildlife Resources has tips to keep archery hunters safe. Remember the basics, like know your target, know what is beyond, and don’t leave arrows uncovered.

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Dinosaur National Monument Welcomes Rangers from Around the World

Aug 1, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Dinosaur National Monument has a wide variety of people that visit throughout the year. Recently the monument hosted a collection of rangers, which included law enforcement officers, administrators, maintenance workers, educators, and scientists as part of Colorado State University’s International Protected Area Managers Course.

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DWR Continues Push to Prevent Spread of Quagga Mussels

Jul 31, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The push continues to prevent the spread of Quagga Mussels in the state of Utah. Over Pioneer Day weekend, law enforcement officers, biologists and other officials stopped and inspected thousands of boats at checkpoints in the state of Utah, including at checkpoints in and around the Uintah Basin. A total of 5,892 boats were inspected and citations were issued.

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Never Hunted? Try the Trial Hunting Program

Jul 31, 2019 · Basin Now · News

For Utah it is a common endeavor to go hunting. For those people that are over 12 years old and aren’t sure if they would like hunting, there is a unique program that gives you a chance to try it. Through the Trial Hunting Program you can accompany a licensed hunter who is 21 or older on their hunting experience.

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Duchesne County Backpack Project Gearing Up

Jul 31, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Just as consistent as school starting again in the fall, the BackPack Project is getting ready to help the community. Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce reports that that they have received the donated backpacks. Now it is time to fill them! Community members are asked that while buying school supplies for their own children or grandchildren, purchase a few extra items and donate them to the BackPack Project.

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USU Uintah Basin Hires New Faculty Members

Jul 31, 2019 · Basin Now · News

USU Uintah Basin is welcoming new faculty members as the fall semester approaches. According to a press release issued Tuesday, Tabitha Cutright will be an instructor in the Department of Nursing and Cameron Cuch will be a lecturer in the Marketing, Strategy, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship Department at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business.