Utah
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Over the weekend USDA Wildlife Services agents, while out flying around killing coyotes, observed what they think were four wolves or wolf dog hybrids near Springville, Utah. There have been reports of wolves there for the past year and a half. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources plans to attempt to capture them in the…
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DeChristopher and Noel, a tale of two crimes. Salt Lake Tribune. This is about the difference in the sentence given DeChristopher versus a notorious Utah plunderer of historical antiquities on public lands. DeChristopher sentence riles protesters. 26 arrested. By Derek P. Jensen. The Salt Lake Tribune – – – – Added July 28 and 29,…
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Worst in the country in the winter- “Oh ye mountains high and the clear blue sky . . .” These are words from a Mormon hymn that isn’t sung in church much anymore. I don’t know the reason, but it is appropriate because northern Utah has slowly developed the dirtiest air the country in the…
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DeChristopher may get 10 years for unconventional method of protecting Utah’s beautiful canyonlands from oi companies- We have had many stories on this, but not for quite a while. Tim DeChristopher could be punished far more than the Wall Street investment bankers who stole billions. He bid against oil speculators at a Department of Interior…
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This one is from Utah Department of Natural Resources Director Michael Styler told a legislative committee Tuesday that the return of the wolves is comparable to “the resurrection of the T. rex and turning him loose on the landscape.” Natural Resources director compares wolf to ‘T. rex’ The Salt Lake Tribune. – – – –…
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A sorry decision that will threaten all kinds of wildlife- A result of this will be state agencies killing wildlife and closing campgrounds when a theoretically dangerous animal is seen within five miles of them. High court: State can be sued for bear attack. By Donald W. Meyers. The Salt Lake Tribune. We let unemployed…
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Compared to the Utah legislature, members of Congress raise much more from their local constituents- Only 5% of the campaign money spent by candidates for the Utah legislature came from the folks in the candidates’ home legislative district. Special interests are Utah politicians’ cash cows. Salt Lake Tribune. By Lee Davidson This is important because…
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The 50,000 acre fire was 3 years ago- The Idaho Mountain Express has an article detailing the regrowth in the big burn next to Ketchum and Hailey, Idaho. This is a very popular recreation area, so its restoration is noticeable to a lot of people. Similar articles could be written about several million more acres…