David Fletcher: Utah HeadlinesUtah Government FrontPage NewsTwenty-one pound brown trout netted and released at Jordanelle Reservoir- May 17, 2005 JORDANELLE RESERVOIR &151; A 21-pound brown trout was among several large trout Division of Wildlife Resources aquatics biologists caught and released during a gill net survey at Jordanelle Reservoir in early May. Aquatics biologist Richard Hepworth holds a 21-pound brown trout netted at Jordanelle. In addition to the 21-pound brown trout, many trout in the three- to five-pound range also showed up in the nets. The DWR has stocked approximately 60,000 rainbow trout annually in Jordanelle...http://radio.weblogs.com/0110120/categories/utahHeadlines/2005/05/17.html#a1648 Taxpayers Spared $3 million claim from I-15 Lawsuit- May 17, 2005 It's almost the end of the road for I-15 reconstruction condemnation cases and taxpayers just got a $3 million reprieve. The latest dispute involved Price Development and claims that the highway project would decrease the value of its industrial park. However, the arbitrator found no damages and said no to Price Development's $3 million request. The dispute was over the condemnation of a parking lot strip and the erection of an 80 foot high "fly-over"-a highway section that connects west.http://radio.weblogs.com/0110120/categories/utahHeadlines/2005/05/17.html#a1647 Agriculture Commissioner Blackham Pitches Trade During Water Talks With Governor From Argentina- May 17, 2005 Utah Commissioner of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), Leonard Blackham took the opportunity to pitch expanded agricultural trade with Argentina during talks about water and irrigation issues with one of the country&146;s provincial governors at the State Capitol.Along with Governor Angel Eduardo Masa, Commissioner Blackham met with nearly a dozen agriculture and other Argentinian officials who traveled to Utah to investigate methods to improve water and irrigation practices. &147;Our meeting was...http://radio.weblogs.com/0110120/categories/utahHeadlines/2005/05/17.html#a1646 UDOH and Governor Huntsman Honor Utah&146;s Lifesaving Emergency Medical Professionals- May 17, 2005 (Salt Lake City, UT) &150; "Don&146;t worry about me, save my brother," John Dehaan called out to approaching rescuers as he struggled to keep his brother&146;s head above the icy cold waters of Utah Lake. John and his brother, Ted, were duck hunting when their small boat capsized on a cold afternoon in late November 2004. When the Utah County Search and Rescue Team brought the brothers ashore, Ted wasn&146;t breathing and his heart wasn&146;t beating. The rescue team immediately began CPR,...http://radio.weblogs.com/0110120/categories/utahHeadlines/2005/05/17.html#a1645 Governor Huntsman oversees statewide flood assessments- May 3, 2005 The Governor and members of his staff traveled to various areas of the state yesterday that have been affected or are anticipated to be impacted by floods and high spring runoff. "Unfortunately, our fears about the flood season appear to be taking shape," said Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. "I felt it was important to send personnel throughout the state to get an assessment of as many of the flood-troubled areas as possible. That will help with our responses in the coming weeks. We...http://radio.weblogs.com/0110120/categories/utahHeadlines/2005/05/03.html#a1638 Agriculture Commissioner Stresses Wise Food Choices- May 3, 2005 Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Commissioner, Leonard Blackham, stresses the importance that consumer make wise choices when it comes to the foods they eat. The UDAF announces its support of the USDA's MyPyramid campaign. (http:www.mypyramid.gov) Commissioner Blackham encourages teachers, parents and children to examine their eating habits and make healthy food choices. According to the USDA, nearly one-third of America's children are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight."I am...http://radio.weblogs.com/0110120/categories/utahHeadlines/2005/05/03.html#a1637 Whirling disease discovered in Springville State Fish Hatchery- May 3, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY (April 28, 2005) &151; Myxobolus cerebralis, the parasite that causes whirling disease, has been discovered in rainbow trout at the Springville State Fish Hatchery, fish pathologists with the Division of Wildlife Resources announced today. The discovery was made during a routine, annual inspection of the hatchery in April. The Springville hatchery is in the town of Springville in north-central Utah. The hatchery has been considered at risk since the discovery of whirling disease..http://radio.weblogs.com/0110120/categories/utahHeadlines/2005/05/03.html#a1636 Enjoy migratory bird and wetlands activities May 14- May 3, 2005 Spring has arrived and so have thousands of birds that visit Utah's wetlands during their annual spring migration. On May 14, the Division of Wildlife Resources, Utah Partners in Flight and several other organizations will celebrate the beauty of birds and the wonder of wetlands during the Twelfth Annual International Migratory Bird Day. Naturalist-led bird and wetland walks, information and activities for the entire family will be offered at events across Utah. Activities will be held at the...http://radio.weblogs.com/0110120/categories/utahHeadlines/2005/05/03.html#a1635 Record Water Year may increase Statewide Mosquito Habitat- May 3, 2005 (Salt Lake City, UT) &150; Utah&146;s water drought woes may be over this year but the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) is concerned that the increase in moisture could create additional habitat for mosquitoes. Combined with the right biological and climate factors, the extra moisture could lead to an increased risk for West Nile virus (WNV) infection. The peak time for water runoff is in May and June and Utah&146;s water managers expect high runoff levels. During these months, mosquitoes...http://radio.weblogs.com/0110120/categories/utahHeadlines/2005/05/03.html#a1634 |