Meeting at a glance: Moab City Council, October 24, 2023
Councilmembers moved a Mill Creek emergency watershed protection project forward.
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Mill Creek bridge and bank repairs continue
“We expect to be finished with the work by September 1.”
Protecting Mill Creek
Rim to Rim Restoration asks city for more collaboration on flood restoration
Commission meeting notes: Housing, Mill Creek and a Spanish Valley bike path
The Grand County Commission approved a letter to the Bureau of Land Management regarding plans for future management of Mill Creek Canyon, after tabling the issue at its last two meetings. The commission…
Managing Mill Creek Potato Salad Hill: Primary access debated
Mill Creek Canyon is a riparian natural area close to Moab, popular with hikers and for wading or soaking in the creek. In recent years, the area has seen significant increases in visitation,…
New trail ambassador program launches: Info tables at popular trailheads address impact, safety
Standing under a shade tent at the Powerdam Trailhead at Mill Creek on Saturday morning, Anna Sprout explained a “wag bag”—or portable human waste disposal system—to a group of inquisitive kids. The wag…
Petroglyphs defaced: Bureau of Land Management seeks information on vandals’ identities
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking information about who may be responsible for recent vandalism of petroglyphs in Mill Creek Canyon. Photos of the damage show “Petroglyphs Taylor Trey Wes Travis Aug….
Flash flood in Pack Creek: Wildfire burns increase likelihood of flooding
Onlookers stood shoulder to shoulder on the bridge over Pack Creek on Mill Creek Drive on Sunday evening, watching ash-blackened flash flood waters rush below. The creek swelled its banks and quickly picked…
Drought could impact stocked fish: DWR raises limits to prevent die-offs
How is the drought affecting anglers in Utah this summer? In one sense, it’s giving them a bonus: the Division of Wildlife Resources announced on July 1 that it’s raising fishing limits in…
Lowered speed limits, Mill Creek infrastructure details and ARPA funding: Notes on the July 13 Moab City Council meeting
At their regular meeting on July 13, the Moab City Council discussed the city’s prima facie speed limit, details of the Mill Creek Drive Water Improvements Project and plans for incoming funding from…
Fireworks restricted on the Fourth: Agencies across Utah raise fire restrictions due to drought, holiday weekend
A Stage 2 fire ban went into effect for Moab and surrounding areas on June 25 after an interagency meeting between the State of Utah, Bureau of Land Management, United States Forest Service…
Mill Creek runs dry: Waterway mistakenly drained during firefighting effort
Minimal precipitation and careless campers led to the destruction of nearly 9,000 acres in the La Sal Mountains this June, and with water sources few and far between, firefighters turned to the right…
The science and work that went before the fire: Fuel treatments can reduce fire intensity
Even when there are no wildfires to fight, fire personnel and land managers are working to mitigate future ignitions by rearranging or removing the fuels that feed them—trees and shrubs in both wild…
Community Rebuilds keeps on trucking: Latest projects include four new affordable homes, reclaimed material fence
Local affordable housing nonprofit Community Rebuilds has been combining sustainable building practices, education, and affordable housing since its founding by now-mayor Emily Niehaus in 2010. Community Rebuilds interns and volunteers are currently working…
Letter to the Editor: E-bikes don’t belong on Mill Creek
According to the Moab City website, the Mill Creek Parkway is described as…”a quiet recreational path and trail system designed for bicycles, walkers, rollerblades, or other non-motorized methods of transportation.” I almost got…
Another dry year: Drought affects agriculture, recreation, and hydropower
Last week, Utah State University hosted a webinar for natural resource professionals to discuss a drought reporting network called “Condition Monitoring Observer Reports.” Through a mobile app, Utah citizens can document drought impacts…