The Wayne & Garfield County Insider July 9, 2020

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Thursday, July 9, 2020

Lake Powell Fishing Report LAKE POWELL - The lake is still busy, but not quite as overwhelming as it was at the end of June. On my weekly fishing trip, we got out early and found a few slurps with very small stripers chasing tiny shad. Casting to the slurps only caused the small stripers to dive into deeper water. Since that was not working, we tried trolling shallow running rattletraps. We got the first hit where the slurping stripers had riffled the surface and caught the first striper. It was a nice 2.5-pound adult striper. We trolled more and caught a couple of tiny smallmouth bass, but that was it. No more stripers. We then ventured uplake trolling in Padre Bay, West Canyon, Dove Canyon and the main channel with no takers. Next, we tried Last Chance by trolling, casting and spooning in a few of the canyons near the back. After an hour of trolling, we caught a smallmouth bass and a 12” walleye. In summary—fishing is still slow. The stomachs of the Fishing Report Cont'd on page 4

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The Digital Pass will help visitors save time and simplify transactions at fee booths

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Visitors to Bryce Canyon are Recreation.gov. BRYCE - Beginning Thursday, July 2nd visitors to Bryce Canyon National Park are now able to purchase digital annual and seven-day entrance passes online. The park

Five Aquatic Species You May Not Know Live in Utah

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Great Basin Spadefoot Toad. SALT LAKE CITY Utah is home to a lot of unique wildlife species, many of which you may have seen while out hiking or camping. Last year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources highlighted five mammals and birds that Utahns may not have realized call the Beehive State home. Here are five aquatic species that you may not know also live in Utah. Spadefoot frogs If you happen to be in one of Utah’s desert areas during a rainstorm, then you may get lucky enough to see one of Utah’s most rarely encountered amphibians: spadefoot frogs (also often called spadefoot toads). These are small frogs that have a round, squat body and are often confused for toads. However, they have relatively smooth skin that is less like a toad and more similar to a frog. There are three species of spadefoots known to live in Utah: the plains spadefoot,

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Digital Entrance Pass Now Available at Bryce Canyon

the Mexican Spadefoot and the Great Basin spadefoot. Both the Plains spadefoot and the Mexican spadefoot are considered Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Utah. However, this is largely due to the challenge of observing these species, due to the fact that they spend most of their lives underground, only coming out to eat or breed during rain events. The plains spadefoot is probably the least well-known of this species in Utah and is only known to be found in the extreme southeastern portion of the state in arid grasslands. It is most commonly observed crossing roads during rare rain events in these areas and in temporary pools and puddles that form after heavy rainfall. The Mexican spadefoot is also not commonly seen and has primarily been documented in the extreme southeastern portion of Utah. Utah is the northern limit for the range of this species, which Aquatic Species Cont'd on page 3

REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA

THURS. JULY 9 - WED. JULY 15

Mostly sunny and extremely warm. Highs in the high 80s and low 90s; lows in the high 40s and low 50s. Winds variable from 12 to 15 mph. No chances of precipitation for the week.

now able to purchase entrance passes to the park online at has joined with other public land sites in providing digital passes through Recreation. gov to better serve their visitors. Park visitors can visit

It’s Not Too Late to Take the 2020 Census SALT LAKE CITY - It’s not too late for Utahns to be counted by taking the 2020 Census. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, response deadlines have been extended. Prior to the outbreak, all selfresponses were due by July, but in order to provide more opportunities to respond in these unprecedented times, the deadline has been extended to October 31. Utah’s current response rate is at 66.1%, nearly matching the state’s 2010 rate of 68.6%. However, many areas continue to have concerningly low responses, particularly in rural counties and multicultural communities. Visit https://2020census.gov/ en/response-rates.html for a breakdown of city and county response rates. Complete Count Committee members and partners across the state continue to work together through creative means during the pandemic in order to reach hardto-count communities where events and other plans have been canceled. The critical importance of an accurate count has been highlighted by COVID-19 and Utah’s earthquake as public safety uses census data to guide decisions about service areas, fire stations and hospitals. The outcome of the census can also determine political representation down to the local level, including school boards and city councils. Infrastructure decisions like road repairs and public transit development rely on Census

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www.Recreation.gov/pass to purchase their entrance pass at no additional cost. Once Digital Pass

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by Tessa Barkan BOULDER - The July sion approved the condiBoulder Town Council meet- tional use permit for the Arts ing was held over Zoom. A and Agricultural Center. One toll-free phone number was group has been updating the also provided. Table of Uses definitions, Changes to the town bud- and another has been workget have occurred due to CO- ing on creating standards for VID-19, however, the budget different zones in order to remains in good standing. The update the ordinances. They town has begun using a new will be putting together these accounting program, Polaris. concepts at the next regular By October 1, the town will meeting, on Thursday, July have an update on the budget 9. Town Clerk Michala Alto evaluate where there are at dredge has been creating a map of residences in town to that time. The Fourth of July pa- keep track of residential short rade will feature a different term rentals. She will be preroute, beginning by the corner senting at the next planning of Burr Trail and Lower Boul- commission meeting as well. der Road, and traveling up toAll equipment has been wards the town park. Partici- received by the fire departpants are asked to wear masks ment. The EMTs had a recent and maintain social distancing training and squad meeting. protocol. No known changes have ocDepartment reports fol- cured on a county level for lowed. On the roads depart- EMT protocol. A new sument, the dip in the road perintendent, John Dodds, outside of the Fogel/Fuller has taken over for the Garproperty on Lower Boulder field County School District. Road has been filled multiple They will be meeting next times, however, it has not last- week to begin outlining a ed. Communication with them plan for next year. Updates will occur to check in on this process. Boulder Council The planning commisCont'd on page 4

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Continues to Increase Recreational Access to Lake Powell

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Scenic Bullfrog area in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. GLEN CANYON N.R.A Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is increasing recreational access and services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. Beginning Wednesday, July 1, at 8 a.m. (Utah time) Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has reopened access to: • The Bullfrog North Launch

Ramp on Lake Powell. In addition, the following services continue to be available as previously announced and described at https://www. nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/ conditions.htm With public health in mind, the following facilities and operations remain closed at this time: • All boat ramps and most visitor services at Antelope Point Marina. • The Lees Ferry Campground. • Some concessions operations continue to be temporarily suspended. For more information please visit: Concessions operations • Some park facilities and areas are temporarily closed.

For more information, please visit: https://www. nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/conditions.htm According to Superintendent William Shott, “A safe and enjoyable park visit starts at home. Plan your visit by checking Glen Canyon’s website and social media platforms for helpful information about important safety guidelines. We encourage visitors to recreate responsibly, practice CDC social distancing guidelines and pack essential items like water, face coverings and hand sanitizer.” The health and safety of our visitors, employees, Glen Canyon Cont'd on page 2

COVID-19 Community Resources • • • •

Utah Coronavirus Information Line: 1-800-456-7707 State of Utah COVID-19 Updates: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/ Garfield County Email Hotline: COVID19@garfield.utah.gov Wayne Community Health Center in Bicknell: (435) 425-3744

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