Old City Park pond to be stocked with roundtail chub
Old City Park pond, once home to an out-of-control carp population, will act as a propagation pond for roundtail chub.
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Proposed development in Castle Valley has few public details, leading to concerns
An application for a residential lease on a 480-acre parcel of state trust lands above Castle Valley is causing concerns, as details of the plan and the buyer aren’t available due to confidentiality…
Grand County Commission supports national “30×30” conservation initiative
At the April 19 Grand County Commission meeting, Commissioner Sarah Stock introduced letters of support for President Joe Biden’s “30×30” initiative, part of a larger policy called America the Beautiful, which aims to…
Archaeology in the West: Science Moab highlights talks with R.E. Burrillo, Lyle Balenquah and Jonathan Bailey
Archaeology is an evolving discipline that is increasingly incorporating a variety of perspectives and ways of knowing. Here, Science Moab highlights key take-aways from recent conversations with archaeologists that explore place, culture, and…
Conservation scientist Joel Berger kicks new series of Science Moab on Tap
Joel Berger returned to Moab four years ago after being arrested in Russia. He was on Wrangel Island, the freezing northeast corner of Russia 400 miles off the coast of Alaska, studying musk…
Public art project raises climate awareness: Beaver sculpture represents habitat protection and small personal actions
A 5-foot, paper maché beaver named Chomps keeps watch outside the Moab Arts and Recreation Center, reminding passers-by of the importance of the keystone species and offering suggestions of small actions individuals can…
Grand County drafts public lands proposal: Commissioners weigh in on planning efforts
Grand County Commissioners and community leaders are working on a proposal for a public lands bill they hope will be considered by Congress in the next few years. Grand County residents are strongly…
Encouraging good behavior in Indian Creek: Science Moab talks to David Carter about rock climbers and conservation
As a nationally- and internationally-renowned climbing spot, the Indian Creek area outside of Moab is home to stellar natural beauty, world-class crags…and increasing recreational use. This week, Science Moab speaks with David Carter,…
Haaland concludes Utah visit
Last week, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, former Democratic representative for New Mexico, visited Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in southeastern Utah. The third Interior Secretary to consider the monuments’…