Events
Lamb of God Rehearsals
Rehearsal’s for this year’s performance of Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God will start March 3rd at 7 pm in the chapel at 159 N 400 W. They will continue each Sunday evening until the peformances on April 13th & 14th. Come join your talented fellow community members in this incredible production about the last days of Jesus Christ’s life as told through the eyes of those who were closest to him.
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Sage Grouse Conservation Plans
News Release
Washington, D.C.
DATE: March 14, 2024
Contact: BLM_Press@blm.gov
BLM proposes stronger greater sage-grouse conservation plans
Analysis uses best available science and lessons learned to benefit species and western communities
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing a draft plan to strengthen greater sage-grouse conservation and management on public lands, informed by the best-available science and input from local, state, federal, and Tribal partners. The draft plan is built on decades of partnership, research, and on-the-ground knowledge and experience in maintaining, protecting and restoring healthy sagebrush habitats.
Greater sage-grouse rely on sagebrush lands for all aspects of their life cycle to meet seasonal needs for food, cover and reproduction. A local population may need up to 40 square miles of intact landscape to stay healthy. Populations once in the millions now number fewer than 800,000, largely due to habitat loss exacerbated by climate change, such as drought, increasing wildfires, and invasive species. Protecting and restoring sagebrush on BLM-managed public lands across the West is critical not just for greater sage-grouse, but also for the health of western communities and other iconic Western species that rely on healthy sagebrush, including mule deer, pronghorn, and the pygmy rabbit. Additionally, these collaboratively developed landscape level plans will ensure that other multiple uses of BLM sagebrush lands – including clean energy projects – move forward in a manner that limits impacts to sensitive resources and can also help combat climate change—the main driver of greater sage-grouse habitat loss.
“The majesty of the West and its way of life are at stake. Sagebrush lands are places where people work and play, and they are the headwaters for the West’s major rivers,” said BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning. “Joint efforts to conserve the greater sage-grouse and its habitat led to the largest collaborative conservation effort in our history, and we are building on that work, together with our partners, to ensure the health of these lands and local economies into the future.”.
The BLM manages the largest single share of sage grouse habitat in the United States—nearly 67 million acres of 145 million total acres. The draft plan offers a range of alternatives for sustainable management of these lands. Balancing a consistent management approach across the range while addressing conditions and policies unique to individual states, BLM will be able to work more effectively with state and local managers to protect and improve sagebrush habitats on public lands.
Alternatives in the proposal build on the most successful components of the plans that the BLM adopted in 2015 and updated in 2019. The draft plan incorporates new sage-grouse conservation science and lessons learned, accommodating changing resources conditions while increasing implementation flexibility. The agency considered nearly 1,900 comments gathered during an initial public scoping period and information shared by state, local, federal, and Tribal partners in more than 100 meetings.
The BLM will hold 13 public meetings to answer questions and take further comments on the draft alternatives and analysis. Information on public meetings will be posted in the events column on the main page of the BLM website.
In addition to actions guided by the greater sage-grouse management plans, the BLM is actively restoring and conserving sagebrush habitat across the West through the Biden Administration’s Investing in America agenda. Annually, the BLM invests approximately $35 million of its congressional appropriation in sagebrush ecosystem projects, supplemented by $123 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and complemented by investments by state and local governments, Tribes, stakeholder groups, and private landowners.
The draft environmental impact statement and plan amendments will open for public comment on March 15, 2024. The comment period will end on June 13, 2024. More information on how to comment on this draft will be posted at https://www.blm.gov/sagegrouse. A final environmental impact statement is expected this fall, followed by Records of Decision in each state.
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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
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Find out more about Snow College with a Badger Hunt & Campus Tour
Find out more about Snow College. Visit the Ephraim Co-Op, the first home of Snow College, for a scavenger hunt (complete with prizes) and a free treat. Campus tours are also available. (March 11-April 5 from 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Monday-Saturday at the Co-op, 96 North Main). Everyone is welcome!
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Snow College Events
Jazz Combo Concert
April 2, 7:30pm
Eccles Center Jorgensen Concert Hall
Free Admission
Prepare to be enchanted by an evening brimming with musical brilliance as the Snow College Jazz Area proudly presents its much-anticipated Jazz Combo concerts! Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing allure of timeless jazz classics expertly interpreted by an ensemble of exceptionally gifted instrumentalists and vocalists. From swinging standards to soulful ballads, each performance promises a tapestry of innovative arrangements, a testament to the boundless creativity and artistry of the musicians. So gather your loved ones and immerse yourselves in an unforgettable jazz experience at the Eccles Center Jorgensen Concert Hall on April 2nd at 7:30 pm. Join us for a night that promises to inspire and uplift your soul!
Chamber Concerts
April 3 & 4, 7:30pm
Eccles Center Jorgensen Concert Hall
Free Admission
Experience the enchantment of chamber music with Snow College’s Chamber Music groups in a captivating series of concerts on April 3-4. Delight in the harmonies of quintets, trios, quartets, and duets, where instruments blend seamlessly or contrast beautifully. From horn choirs to woodwind quintets, immerse yourself in a world of diverse sounds spanning various genres and styles. Join us at the Jorgensen Concert Hall at 7:30 pm for an evening of musical richness. Free admission for all.
What Happens When a Woman…?
Women’s Chorale Concert
Eccles Center Jorgensen Concert Hall
Tickets available at www.snow.edu. music or call 435-283-7478
Discover the boundless creativity and talent of women at the Snow College Women’s Chorale concert, “What Happens When a Woman…?” on April 5th at 7:30 PM in the enchanting Eccles Center Jorgensen Concert Hall. Prepare to be moved by the captivating performances exploring the remarkable journey of womanhood. Secure your tickets conveniently online at www.snow.edu/music or call 435-283-7478. Join us for an evening of inspiration and celebration!
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Soil Health Field Days
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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Soil Health Field Days
April 8th 2024
Join us at the Wayne County Fairgrounds 350 North 300 West Loa
Soil health rainfall simulator presentation USDA
NRCS Programs
No till drill presentation
No till drill rental
For More Info call Jason Krebs (801) 362-9558
11 am to 2 pm
Lunch provided by the Fremont River
Conservation
District
New No till drill
available for rent.
PLEASE RSVP.
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