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State Agency Rejects Proposal To Create Islands At Utah Lake

State Agency Rejects Proposal To Create Islands At Utah Lake

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A proposal that would have dredged Utah Lake and created islands out of the material is being rejected by a state agency. The Division of Forestry, Fire and Lands announced yesterday that it has formally rejected the proposal by Lake Restoration Solutions. The project was […]

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Proposal To Dredge Utah Lake Called Unconstitutional By State Official

Proposal To Dredge Utah Lake Called Unconstitutional By State Official

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A proposal to dredge Utah Lake and form small islands from its contents is being called unconstitutional and not legally sound. The director of the state’s Forestry, Fire and State Lands department made that claim yesterday while speaking to Utah lawmakers. After consulting with the […]

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UPDATE:  Bill To Regulate Dredging At Utah Lake Passes House Committee

UPDATE: Bill To Regulate Dredging At Utah Lake Passes House Committee

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill that would create more oversight of proposed dredging at Utah Lake is on its way to a vote in the Utah House. The House Natural Resources Committee approved House Bill 240 yesterday. The bill would modify the Utah Lake Restoration Act of 2018, […]

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Utah DEQ Adds Spots to Watch in Central Utah for Harmful Algal Blooms

Utah DEQ Adds Spots to Watch in Central Utah for Harmful Algal Blooms

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality has added more spots to watch out for harmful algal blooms, some of which lie within central Utah. A danger advisory is in effect at Scofield Reservoir meaning individuals are being warned to stay out of the water. Otter Creek State Park has a […]

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Health officials warn about toxic algae blooms in Utah Lake

Health officials warn about toxic algae blooms in Utah Lake

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Health officials have warned that algae blooms are turning up in Utah Lake that can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals. The Daily Herald reported the Utah County Health Department warned that samples taken from the lake water on July 13 show that cyanobacteria cell […]

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Utah County police bust second cockfighting ring in week

Utah County police bust second cockfighting ring in week

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities in Utah County say they have uncovered a second cockfighting ring less than a week after finding another one. KSTU-TV reported that the Utah County sheriff’s department said 35 people were arrested or cited last Saturday for participating in a sophisticated cockfighting operation. Sgt. […]

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Bodies of 2 missing jet skiers found in Utah Lake

Bodies of 2 missing jet skiers found in Utah Lake

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities say the bodies of two men reported missing after going jet skiing on Utah Lake have been found. Searchers found the body of one man Sunday morning and found the second man soon after. The men are brothers believed to be in their 30s. […]

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Utah Halloween party shut down; organizers may face charges

Utah Halloween party shut down; organizers may face charges

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Authorities in Utah have said thousands of people attended a Halloween party near Utah Lake, days after organizers claimed the event was canceled. Utah County sheriff’s Sgt. Spencer Cannon said deputies learned about the large party Saturday near Utah Lake around 10 p.m. when a woman […]

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Residents return home after Utah wildfire destroyed 1 home

Residents return home after Utah wildfire destroyed 1 home

SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah (AP) — Residents in a community on the shore of Utah Lake were allowed to return home Monday after wildfire prompted the evacuation of about 3,100 homes.City officials said Monday the fire near Saratoga Springs destroyed one home and damaged 12 others Sunday. The blaze had spread […]

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Utah budget uncertainty pauses algal bloom testing at lake

Utah budget uncertainty pauses algal bloom testing at lake

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Utah health and water quality officials will temporarily stop monitoring a lake for toxic algal blooms as a result of state funding uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The Daily Herald reports the state Division of Water Quality and Utah County Health Department will postpone the […]

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