Learning to love the land
The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance will host its first “Canyon Country Stewardship Training” in the Mill Creek Canyon area on Friday, July 8.
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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…
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…
Council talks ADUs, infrastructure updates: Notes from the Nov. 9 Moab City Council meeting
At their regular city council meeting on Nov. 9, the Moab City Council discussed and voted on a myriad of infrastructure updates, including on the sewers, Mill Creek Canyon, and Pack Creek Bridge….
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,…
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…
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….
Mill Creek Solutions: Community Stakeholder group recommends management for popular recreation area
The Moab City Council and the Grand County Commission held a joint workshop on June 22 just before the regular City Council meeting to hear a presentation from Kara Dohrenwend on the work…
Residents speak out on Mill Creek’s future
The Mill Creek area, on the southeast end of town, is a beloved place for residents to go hiking, take a swim or have a family picnic. In recent years, however, an increase…
Opinion: Concerned about Mill Creek Canyon development
Dear Editor: I want to alert readers to a proposed residential development that could seriously affect a local destination that many residents as well as visitors consider a Moab crown jewel: Mill Creek…