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USDA invests $66 million to reduce wildfire risk, protect water quality

“The USDA has announced a nearly $66 million investment to reduce wildfire risk, protect water quality, and improve forest health nationwide,” said Ashley National Forest public affairs officer, Donald Jaques.“Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small made the announcement on June 11 during a meeting of the Western Governors’ Association,” said Jaques.

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DWR issues fishing emergency change at Fall Creek and its tributaries, including Phinney and Anderson lakes

Due to an upcoming rotenone treatment to help restore native cutthroat trout, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued an emergency change on Monday to increase the fish limit at Fall Creek and its tributaries — including Phinney and Anderson lakes — effective immediately.DWR Director J.

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Barnes-Wabel

Madilynn Barnes, daughter of Brett and Heather Barnes, of Vernal, and Brayden Wabel, son of Bryan and Jaime Wabel, of Vernal, will be married on June 15, 2024, in Vernal.Brayden will be joining the Navy in July and after his training they will make their home together when he receives his orders for his duty station.

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