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Utah Avalanche Center hosts safety program; forecasters say this year’s La Sal snowpack expected to be unstable

Ali Harford3 years ago2 years ago

Avalanches aren’t freak occurrences, said Eric Trenbeath, a Moab avalanche forecaster at the Utah Avalanche Center. An avalanche has to be triggered by something—or someone—to set off on its deadly path. Avalanches can…

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Free five-day celebration of local science: Moab Festival of Science features keynote on climate change.

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

The Moab Festival of Science returns this year for a celebration and showcase of local science based on the Colorado Plateau. The five-day festival will feature multiple speakers, hikes, and activities, with a…

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Catholes no more: Science Moab talks to Ginger Allen about the poop situation

Moab Sun News4 years ago3 years ago

It’s not something we like to think about but when you gotta know, you gotta know… Just how do you safely go to the bathroom while outdoors? This week, we speak with Ginger…

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Pack Creek fire at 8,000 acres; Investigators seek tips on campfire that sparked blaze

Moab Sun News4 years ago3 years ago

U.S. Forest Service investigators are asking the public for information on the start of the destructive Pack Creek Fire that continues to burn south of Moab. Investigators have confirmed the fire began as…

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Free lecture series at the Moab Information Center kicks off June 10: Walt Dabney will discuss his rich history on public lands

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Event info What: Free Lecture: “Public Lands: Where, Why and How” When: Thursday, June 10 at 5 p.m. Where: Outside the Moab Information Center (25 E. Center Street, Moab) For more information, go…

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Crust farming: Volunteer to help Arches move delicate soil and native plants

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

As the number of visitors to Arches National Park and other spectacular public lands continues to grow, park officials are offering tourists and locals alike an opportunity to give back on Service Saturdays…

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Price woman nurses wildlife back to health at nonprofit center

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Debbie Souza-Pappas has dedicated her life to caring for sick, orphaned and injured wildlife as founder and executive director of Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation in Price. Souza-Pappas and one other full-time volunteer have…

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County urges Forest Service to reject limits on public comment

Moab Sun News6 years ago2 years ago

Don’t mess with the National Environmental Policy Act’s public comment provisions. A majority of Grand County Council members sent that message last week to the U.S. Forest Service, urging the agency’s top brass…

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