OGDEN NATURE CENTER EARTH DAY CELEBRATION 2008 Saturday, April 19 from 12 noon - 4 pm the Ogden Nature Center will host their annual Earth Day Celebration. The entire community is invited to come learn and play! Earth Day is a day of education, celebration and action. Admission is only $1 per person, and those who ride the bus, bike, or walk will receive FREE admission. Highlights include: * Over 30 earth-friendly exhibitors * Rock climbing wall * The Stream Trailer with Linda Reis from the US Forest Service

* Beehive demonstration from Zoe¹s Garden * Meet birds of prey and other native wildlife all day at the Amphitheater * Astronomy activities * Make-and-take kids crafts including head wreaths and nature journals * Guided nature walks * Live entertainment including country music, puppetry, celtic dancing, drumming and more * Learn about recycling, local pathways, renewable energy, composting and ideas for sustainable living * Navajo tacos & drinks * Plant sale In conjunction with Earth Day, the annual Earth Day Art Poster Contest winners will be announced at 11 a.m. that day. This year¹s theme is “Be A Planet Protector.” Entries for the contest should be two-dimensional on 9” x 12” paper. Entries are due on April 12. All children in grades k-5 are invited to enter. This year¹s Earth Day Celebration is sponsored by Elliot-Hall Company, ATK, Ogden City Arts and The Standard.

Earth day will be held rain or shine at the Ogden Nature Center, located at 966 W. 12th Street in Ogden. For more information visit http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org/ or contact the Ogden Nature Center at 801-621-7595. EARTH DAY ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE On the Earthen Stage Behind the Visitor Center Puppeteers from Brigham City Fine Arts Center will present “Spring Celebration,” an animated puppet show, from 12:15 12:45. This variety show will feature forest animals, a lumber jack, a dandelion poem and more! Coyote Moon will play their popular country music from 1:10 to 1:40. This trio includes Dan Williams “The Mule,” Lisa Stubblefield, the “ram rod of the group” and song-writer and guitarist, Steve Lewis. Coyote Moon’s performances have taken them from around the campfire to some of the largest cattlemen¹s trade shows and conventions in the nation. They have played in Denver, Nashville, Missouri and at many cowboy poetry gatherings throughout the West. Celtic Beat Irish Dancers will return to Earth Day again this year. Celtic Beat will show off their fancy footwork from 2:15 2:45. These spirited youth dancers have been trained by

LaRae Thackery of Layton.

Dan Arnow will conduct a Drumming Circle from 3:15 3:45 p.m. At the Ogden Nature Center Amphitheater Wild Bird Presentations will start at 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00 and 3:30 pm. ONC Wildlife Specialist, DaLyn Erickson and ONC volunteers will present several of the birds that call the Nature Center home. Learn about bird species native to Utah, including owls, hawks and eagles. Composting Lectures will take place at 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. in West classroom of the LS Peery Education Center EXHIBITORS from 12 noon 4 p.m. - USA Environmental - UTA - The Nature Conservancy - Sustainable Ogden / Fresh Air Fridays - Ogden Ranger District / Invasive Weeds - US Forest Service / Aquatic Trailer - Audubon Society - Dept. of Environmental Quality - Weber Pathways

- ATK / Wet Lab - Sierra Club - Ogden Farmers Market - Bicycle Rickshaw - Zoe¹s Garden / Beehive Demonstration - Utah Rivers Council - Winder Farms - Get Clean / Green Cleaning Products - Ogden Nature Center Earth Day Poster Contest Exhibit - Ogden Nature Center Birdhouse Exhibit - Ogden Nature Center Volunteer and Membership Information - Utah Society for Environmental Educators / Great Basin Earth Institute ACTIVITIES from 12 noon 4 p.m. - Cliffhanger Recreation Climbing Wall - Book Signing by Bill Fenimore of his new book “Backyard Birds of Utah” - Head Wreaths with the WSU Botany Club - Sunscope with Brad Carroll from Weber State University - Astronomy activity with Stacey Palan of Ott Planetarium - Guided Nature Journal Walks with ONC Teacher/Naturalist, Susan Snyder walks will begin at 12:45, 1:30, 2:15 and 3:00. Meet at the East Picnic Area. - Make-and-take Nature Journals with ONC Education Staff - Bird Scavenger Hunt with ONC Education Staff - Smiles for the Earth Friendship Bracelets with ONC Education Staff - Kids can participate in an Earth Quest information hunt throughout the day - ONC Board member, Chris Bentley, will conduct tours of the Nature Center’s green buildings throughout the day FOOD VENDORS - Smoothies by Smoothie Island - Navajo Tacos by Sandy¹s Kitchen - Lemonade & Iced Tea by Grounds for Coffee GREEN PRODUCT VENDORS - Bird Paper Collage Art with Debbie Goodman - Plant Sale with Willard Bay Gardens - Sun Necklaces with ONC Volunteers

- Photography by Jeanne Wines-Reed - Stained glass and flower pots with Youth Impact

Proposed fishing changes at Joe's Valley Reservoir

PRICE — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is considering making two changes at Joe's Valley Reservoir starting next year. First, the DWR is considering a regulation change at the reservoir. Currently, the creel limit is two trout, only one over 22 inches, and all trout between 15 and 22 inches must be immediately released.

Changes could bring tiger muskie to Joe's Valley Reservoir.

The DWR is considering a new regulation that would increase the limit back to four fish. Only one fish could be greater than 18 inches. This regulation would allow anglers to harvest a few more fish while still giving protection to the large splake (a brook trout/lake trout hybrid). Splake are being managed in Joe's Valley Reservoir to serve as a biological control for Utah chubs. Current management is producing a trophy splake fishery, but overall abundance of Utah

chub appears unchanged.

The still abundant Utah chub population has led to the consideration of the second change at Joe's Valley Reservoir, the addition of tiger musky. The tiger musky is a hybrid cross between the muskellunge and the northern pike. This highly managed reservoir has had two basic management goals over the last 5 years: 1) to increase angler participation and interest in the fishery, and 2) to control the Utah chub through biological and mechanical means.

The DWR believes that tiger musky would aid in achieving both of these goals. Tiger musky have been a popular fish in Utah over recent years and the prey base available in Joe's Valley Reservoir has the potential to create a very attractive trophy fishery for a second species in this water. Information from other waters around the state, such as Johnson Reservoir, indicates that Joe's Valley would be a suitable environment for this species.

Additional predator control is a priority for Joe's Valley Reservoir. The tiger musky is an excellent option for several reasons. The species is sterile and would not over-populate. Additionally, escape of a sterile fish into downstream resources is of little concern. The tiger musky also has the potential to be a superior predator compared to what is currently being used and considered.

Reducing the density of Utah chub in Joe's Valley Reservoir would have numerous benefits. It would allow a more diverse trout community to be developed. Currently, competition between small trout and chubs makes it impossible to stock rainbow, cutthroat, brown, or tiger trout for

sport fish purposes. Public perception of this water would increase greatly with a reduced chub population. The DWR believes that with proper predator control a balance could be achieved allowing a trophy splake/tiger musky fishery to be developed and continued, while simultaneously providing a more traditional family fishery with rainbow, cutthroat, or brown trout. This ideal management strategy would be attractive to a diverse group of anglers.

Please share any concerns you may have with these proposed changes with Sport Fisheries Biologist Justin Hart. Justin may be reached at 435-613-3723 or justinhart@utah.gov. Anglers are also invited to attend the Fisheries Informational Regional Advisory Council (RAC) Meeting on May 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the John Wesley Powell Museum in Green River.

MASTER GARDENERS TO LEARN FIRE SAFETY TIPS What: Master Gardeners from Weber and Davis Counties to learn tips for turning landscaping for firewise landscaping. In addition they will assess structures for firewise construction. Who: Kelly Allen, National Fire Plan Coordinator, Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, Bear River Area Tyre Holfeltz, Wildland Urban Interface Coordinator, Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands Beth Corbin, Fire Ecologist, Wasatch-Cache and Uinta National Forests

When: 9:00 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12, 2008

Where: Meet at Uintah Elementary School 6115 S. 2250 E. Ogden, UT 84403 Please Caravan to Uintah Highlands subdivision: (From the school parking lot, turn left on 2250 E. at the stop sign turn right

on Eastwood Blvd. At the next stop sign turn left on Woodland Dr., proceed up the hill to 5950 E. Stop and find a place to park alongside the road. We will start the tour from there.) Why: As the population of Utah has grown, we continue to develop on the fringes of our communities moving homes further into the foothills of the Wasatch Front. Many homeowners have not incorporated defensible space around their homes. The Master Gardeners from Weber and Davis Counties will visit four sites that exhibit examples of good and bad firewise landscape architecture. “Every year, many homes are needlessly lost to fire simply because trees, shrubs and other

vegetation were growing too close to them,” said Kelly Allen. “We want to show how easy it is to create a buffer zone around homes that might ultimately save property and life.” In the event of inclement weather, there will be a power point presentation inside the school.

Dead birds float ashore at Great Salt Lake

Don't be surprised if you see of hundreds of dead birds along the southeastern shore of the Great Salt Lake during the next few weeks.

More than 15,000 birds died on the lake last fall. Most of the birds were eared grebes.

Testing done at the National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin has confirmed that the birds died of avian cholera. Avian cholera is a disease that sweeps through grebes and other birds on the lake almost every year.

"Avian cholera is caused by a common bacteria that's found all across the country," says Leslie McFarlane, wildlife disease coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources. "When the conditions are right, avian cholera takes off. It can spread through a bird population quickly."

Even though the birds died last fall, the salt water in the lake has preserved their carcasses. "The birds you see along the shore of the Great Salt Lake may look like they died recently, but they've actually been dead for several months," McFarlane says.

McFarlane says the bacteria that causes avian cholera does not affect people or other mammals, including dogs. And because the birds have been dead for so long, their carcasses don't pose a threat to other birds. "The birds have been dead long enough that their carcasses no longer carry the bacteria," she says.

Once the carcasses wash onto the beach, they should decompose quickly. "We won't be picking the birds up," McFarlane says. "Die-offs like this are part of nature, and we'll let nature take its course as far as taking care of the birds that died."

For more information, call the Division of Wildlife Resources Salt Lake City office at (801) 538-4700.

BLM CONTINUES TO SEEK NOMINATIONS FOR UTAH’S RESOURCE

ADVISORY COUNCIL Utah residents interested in the management and conservation of public lands have an opportunity to become directly involved through participation on the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC). Council members provide advice and recommendations to the BLM concerning the use and management of 22 million acres of public land in Utah.

Nominations are being accepted for five positions on the RAC. The Secretary of the Interior makes all of the three-year appointments to the broad-based, citizen council. The deadline for sending nominations and letters of support to the BLM is Monday, April 14. “The RAC has been an excellent way to keep citizens engaged in the resource issues facing the public lands in Utah,” said BLM Utah state director Selma Sierra. “BLM managers look forward to having more Utahans become involved in this collaborative process, bringing fresh ideas to the table.” The Utah RAC consists of 15 members. The RAC charter provides for members to serve 3-year terms, on a staggered basis, with one-third of the council subject to appointment or reappointment each year. The following positions are open on the RAC this year: · Two positions in Category One (Commodity), which includes holders of federal grazing permits, energy and mineral development, timber industry, transportation or rights-of-way, off-highway vehicle use and commercial recreation interests. · One position in Category Two (Non-Commodity), which includes nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historic interests, dispersed recreation and wild horse and burro groups. · Two positions in Category Three (Local Area Interest) which includes holders of State, county or local elected office, Native American Tribes, employees of a State agency responsible for management of natural resources, academicians involved in natural sciences and the public-at-large. Nominees will be evaluated on their education, training, and experience of the issues involving public lands in Utah. They should have demonstrated a commitment to collaborative resource decision-making. All nominations must be accompanied by letters of reference from the interests or organization to be represented, a completed nomination form, as well as any other information that speaks to the nominee’s qualifications. Nomination forms are available from BLM offices and from BLM’s website at http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en.html. RAC members serve without monetary compensation, but are reimbursed for travel and meal expenses. BLM consults with Utah Governor Huntsman before forwarding its recommendations to the Secretary for the final decision. All nominations and letters of reference should be sent to:

Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office 440 West 200 South, Suite 500 Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101 Attn: Sherry Foot For additional information, contact Special Programs Coordinator, Sherry Foot at (801) 539-4195.

Lake Powell Fish Report

By: Wayne Gustaveson April 9, 2008 Lake Elevation: 3590 Water Temperature: 54-62 F In the southern lake the big news is steady fishing for stripers along the barricade line in front of Glen Canyon Dam. Here are the specifics. The third barricade from the west canyon wall is directly over a submerged cliff edge. The first two barricades float in shallow water. Stripers follow the cliff wall directly below the third barricade and are often found as far away from the wall as barricade five. The prime spots then produce steady fishing while other spots are less productive. The cliff edge continues north away from the dam and fish follow the wall in their wanderings. If the prime barricade spots are taken then fish along the wall using the trolling motor and graph to hold right over the cliff drop off. Stripers have been caught in the main channel near Antelope Marina from the Power Plant Intake all the way to Buoy 9. Fishing is kinder early in the morning before boat wakes increase the swells and nudge one to move to calmer water. Cliff walls just inside the mouth of Antelope Canyon and the points of Navajo Canyon just past the first set of double islands are starting to produce stripers.

My preference is to fish the backs of the canyons in murky water where most game fish are now living, looking for food, and preparing to spawn. Stripers, bass, crappie and walleye are increasing activity as water warms. This being a typical spring, there will be days with much warming followed by cold and blustery weather. Fish shallower water when water temperature is increasing and go deep and slow when water cools. Largemouth bass are still the most active species but water temperature is now in the range where smallmouth bass fishing will blossom. The key temperature is 57 early morning increasing to the mid 60’s in the afternoon. Spawning occurs when morning temperature is in the low 60’s. The lake is still a week away from rapid warming but the weather forecast for the weekend is for warm calm days. If that happens then bass spawning is right around the corner. Crappie are on the same temperature schedule. They are staging for spawning in the backs of canyons. They are not on nests in brushy pockets yet. Expect to find them suspended between 8 and 18 feet in the open water near brush. Troll or drift slowly with a tiny crankbait or crappie jig to find suspended fish in open water. Walleye are starting to bite. They are in the murky coves but also on the main rock points near the main channel. It is not too early to fish mud lines on the main channel points and coves for walleye. Trolling Wally Divers or casting green plastic grubs or tubes works for walleye in muddy water from 12 to 25 feet deep. Spring fishing is warming up. It is a fun time to make that first trip to Lake Powell. Utah Fishing Report

BAKER RESERVOIR: Catchable-sized rainbow trout have been stocked and fishing should be fair to good using bait, lures, and flies.

BARKER RESERVOIRS, NORTH CREEK LAKES: All lakes except Barker and Lower Barker Reservoirs are closed to fishing through April 20. Dougherty Basin is closed until July 12. All lakes are frozen over. Access is limited to snowmobile and ATV. Special regulations on many of the Boulder Mountain waters include a trout limit of four of which only two may be over 14 inches.

BEAVER MOUNTAIN LAKES: All lakes are frozen over. Access to most lakes still by snowmobile only. Little Reservoir may be accessible within a couple of weeks.

BEAVER RIVER, LOWER: Flows are low and clear, so fish are easily spooked. Fishing is fair to good for rainbows and browns using streamer patterns in the deep holes. Flows will increase when irrigation releases begin in mid-April. Much of the river is on private property, so please treat the area with respect. Much of the private land is open to walk-in access, but some is closed to trespass so watch for signs.

BEAVER RIVER, UPPER: All ice is gone and flows are low and clear. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease by cleaning mud from waders and equipment. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.

BOULDER MTN LAKES: Most Boulder Mtn. lakes are closed to fishing through April 20. Check the Utah Fishing Guide (proclamation) for which lakes are still open. Access on most of the mountain is limited to snowmobile and ATV. No recent reports. Special regulations on many of the Boulder Mountain waters include a trout limit of four of which only two may be over 14 inches.

CHALK CREEK: Wild rainbows are abundant and can be caught with spinners and flies. Best fishing is away from the campground and more heavily fished spots. The North Fork provides a good spot for those willing to hike. Meadow Creek and Pioneer Creek are other small streams in the area that contain populations of small, wild trout.

Figure 1 CREEK: Flows are generally low and clear and fishing is fair.

CORN CREEK: Wild brown trout are abundant and can be caught with spinners and flies.

DUCK CREEK SPRINGS/ASPEN

MIRROR LAKE: Closed to fishing until April 20. This closure includes Duck Creek stream.

EAST FORK SEVIER RIVER

KINGSTON CANYON: Flows are low and only slightly turbid. A fair amount of pressure lately, but fishing was slow to fair. Recent sampling found that trout numbers are down from recent years. Water levels will be fishable until May 1. There is public access on a section of Kingston Canyon midway through the canyon that was purchased through the Blue Ribbon Program. Look for the signs. Most of the remainder of the canyon is private and posted, so ask permission first.

EAST FORK SEVIER RIVER BLACK CANYON: Flows have been fairly turbid and fishing is generally slow. Action should pick up any time the water clears. For the section of river from the BLM property boundary (about four miles south of Antimony) upstream to the confluence with Deer Creek, special regulations include the use of artificial flies and lures only and a limit of two trout. Some private land is closed to trespass, so watch for the signs.

EAST FORK SEVIER RIVER ABOVE TROPIC RES: No word on access or fishing conditions.

ENTERPRISE RESERVOIR: (Upper and Lower): The upper reservoir will not be stocked this year. The reservoir will not be filled past its current level because work on the dam will not be finished until later this summer. Irrigation needs will drain the reservoir again by summer. The lower reservoir is full and was stocked with catchable-sized rainbow trout. Extra fish have been stocked in the lower reservoir to help compensate for the loss of the upper reservoir this year.

A fish consumption advisory was issued for rainbow trout in Upper Enterprise Reservoir due to elevated levels of mercury. It is recommended that adults limit their consumption to one eight-ounce portion per month. Women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should limit their consumption to one two-ounce portion per month. For further details, visit www.fishadvisories.utah.gov.

FISH LAKE: The lake is still capped with ice, but the ice may become unsafe within the next few weeks. Keep an eye out for soft and slushy spots they could appear at any time. Fishing continues to be good to excellent for splake, rainbows, and perch near the weedline. Tip your jigs with meal worms or perch meat. Remember that the perch limit here is 50 and harvest of perch is encouraged. A few lake trout are being caught by very patient anglers. Lake trout are scattered at various depths and locations. Note: A few tiger muskies have moved up from Johnson Reservoir. The general statewide limits on tiger muskie apply here—one fish, which must be over 40 inches.

FORSYTH RESERVOIR: State Road 72 is now open all the way to the reservoir. The ice is beginning to come off with some open water forming at the edges. Fishing for splake should pick up as the ice comes off. Try jigs tipped with sucker or chub meat. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.

FREMONT RIVER: No recent reports. The lower sections of the stream can be good at any time of year if the water is not turbid. Much of the lower stream is on private land. Ask for permission before fishing on private land. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease by cleaning mud from waders and equipment. Do not

transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.

GUNLOCK RESERVOIR: Water temperature is in the mid 40s. Fishing is slow. Remember special regulations for bass: four bass under 10

inches and two over 20 inches.

A fish consumption advisory was issued for largemouth bass from Gunlock due to elevated levels of mercury. It is recommended that adults limit their consumption of largemouth bass to two eight-ounce portions per month. Women who may become pregnant, pregnant women,

nursing mothers, and children should limit their consumption to one four-ounce portion per month. For further details, visit www.fishadvisories.utah.gov.

JOHNSON RESERVOIR: Musky fishing will be nonexistent until late May. The reservoir contains an abundance of suckers, Utah chubs, and small yellow perch. Special regulations: Whole fish and amphibians are not allowed as bait. Cut bait must be no longer than one inch in any dimension and only one piece per hook. Limit one tiger musky over 40 inches all tiger muskies less than 40 inches must be immediately released.

KOLOB RESERVOIR: Access is still limited to snowmobile and ATV. No recent reports. Special regulations include artificial flies and lures only, with a limit of one trout, which must be over 18 inches. Scented jigs are not allowed. Tributary streams are closed to fishing until July 12. Please call the poaching hotline (1-800-662-DEER) to report violations.

KOOSHAREM RESERVOIR: The ice is receding and a few anglers have done well fishing in the open water for cutthroats and rainbows. Various flies and lures are producing well.

LOWER BOWNS RESERVOIR: Access is still difficult, though the lake should be accessible by the end of April.

MAMMOTH CREEK: Flows are generally low and clear, though the river can get turbid with runoff at any time. Fishing should be fair to good with flies and lures. Public access is possible on some of Mammoth Creek west of Highway 89 please watch for and respect private property postings. Special regulations apply to a section of Mammoth Creek check the proclamation for details. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.

MILL MEADOW RESERVOIR: The ice is about half-gone, though not quite safe enough for boats yet. Fishing is fair to good for brown trout in the open water with lures. Remember that the perch limit is 20. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.

MINERSVILLE RESERVOIR: Lots of pressure lately. Unsettled weather has slowed fishing over the past week. Fly anglers are still doing best with beadhead nymphs and midges about six feet below a strike indicator. Fish are right next to shore. A few fish are starting to chase streamers and lures. Warm weather this weekend could increase the aggressive strikes. Special regulations include artificial flies and lures only, with a limit of one trout, which must be over 22 inches. Scented jigs are not allowed. Please call the poaching hotline (1-800-662-DEER) to report violations. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.

MONROE MOUNTAIN LAKES: Snow limits access. These lakes typically don't get much ice fishing pressure. Manning Meadow Reservoir is closed to fishing until July 12.

NAVAJO LAKE: The gate is closed access by snowmobile. Little pressure. Ice fishing is a good way to target splake. Try jigs tipped with sucker meat or stillfishing dead minnows.

NEWCASTLE RESERVOIR: Catchable-sized rainbows have been stocked. Sampling on April 1 found that three- to four-pound wipers are abundant and spread out through various depths. Try trolling minnow-imitating lures for wipers. Experiment with various speeds and depths. Note: Dead golden shiners are no longer legal to use as bait. See the Utah Fishing Guide (page 27) for details.

A fish consumption advisory was issued for rainbow trout in Newcastle Reservoir due to elevated levels of mercury. It is recommended that adults limit their consumption to two eight-ounce portions per month. Women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should limit their consumption to one four-ounce portion per month. For further details, visit www.fishadvisories.utah.gov.

OTTER CREEK RESERVOIR: Rainbows are in shallow for the spawn and fishing is heating up. Anglers using flies and lures from shore, or right next to shore, are seeing the best success. Fly anglers are doing well with wooly buggers or weighted flies drifted below a strike indicator. Shore anglers are also catching fish with various lures (Jakes, spinners, spoons) and

jigs. PowerBait and worm/marshmallow have produced for bait anglers, but not as well as lures and flies. Trollers have caught a few fish on Jakes and flatfish. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.

PANGUITCH LAKE: The ice is beginning to recede. There should be enough open water to fish in another week. Special Regulations: Limit is four trout, which must be less than 15 inches or over 22 inches. All trout 15 to 22 inches must be released. Trout caught at Panguitch Lake cannot be filleted, or the head or tail removed, until you get home. Some tributaries are closed until July 12 check the Utah Fishing Guide for which streams are closed. TIPS FOR RELEASING FISH IN THE SLOT (15 to 22 inches): If a fish swallows the hook, please cut the line to avoid mortality. A fish can pass a swallowed hook and survive, while digging the hook out will almost certainly kill the fish. Also try fishing with single hooks instead of treble hooks.

PARAGONAH (RED CREEK) RESERVOIR: Access is limited to snowmobile or ATV. Larger vehicles are not recommended some people have got stuck trying to drive to the reservoir. Ice should be coming off. Tributary streams are closed to fishing until July 12.

Rainbows are very abundant. Harvest is encouraged to allow fish to stay in balance with the food base. Bait is not as successful for wild fish, so try flashy lures or flies.

PINE LAKE: The ice should be coming off soon. No word on road access.

PINE VALLEY RESERVOIR: The ice is coming off. Little pressure and fishing was fairly slow. Catchable rainbows will be stocked in May.

PIUTE RESERVOIR: Fishing success is same as at Otter Creek. See Otter Creek report for techniques.

QUAIL LAKE: Water temperature is in the low 50s. Bass fishing should pick up in a few weeks. Remember the special regulations for bass: four bass under 10 inches and two over 20 inches.

SAND COVE RESERVOIRS: Catchable rainbows have been stocked in the upper reservoir. Both reservoirs were drawn low this winter while Pacificorp made repairs to the canals. No fish kills were ever reported, however, and it is likely that the bass and bluegill populations made it through just fine. Both reservoirs have been refilled.

SAND HOLLOW RESERVOIR: The water temperature has reached the mid-50s and bass fishing is heating up. Anglers report good success with a variety of baits including senkos, shad raps, and hula grubs. Dark colors are always popular at Sand Hollow. New regulations bass limit is six, with one over 12 inches. Public access to the reservoir is available only through the State Park.

CHANGE IN ACCESS: Access to Sand Hollow State Park changed on Friday, April 4, 2008. The new access is at 3700 West (Sand Hollow Road). The road that previously accessed the park, 4300 west (Turfsod) was closed. The new road is a half-mile east on SR 9 from the old entrance.

SEVIER RIVER (UPPER), ASAY CREEK: The river is generally low and clear, but it can get turbid at any time with runoff. Fair fishing reported for browns and rainbows fishing in the deep holes. Most of the trout water on the upper Sevier is located upstream (south) from the town of Hatch. Intermittent sections of good habitat are present above Hatch and easily accessible from Highway 89. Asay Creek west of Highway 89 is on private land and access is restricted.

SEVIER RIVER MARYSVALE CANYON: Flows are low and clear. Lots of fishing pressure. Fishing is fair to good for browns and rainbows. Spinners and rapalas have produced a few nice browns.

THOUSAND LAKES MTN: Access is limited by snow. Ice fishing can be productive in the Solomon Basin lakes.

TROPIC RESERVOIR: Most ice should be gone. Be cautious with spring road conditions. There may be a few catchable rainbows left, though most would not have survived the previous low water levels. Catchable rainbows will be stocked in May. Spring is a good time to target large brown trout. The local favorite technique is a dead minnow fished on the bottom.

URBAN PONDS: Washington County ponds: Catchable rainbows have been stocked. Lots of pressure on the weekends, moderate on weekdays. Fishing is good with any technique, though adults are encouraged to use flies or lures. Iron County: Catchable rainbows have been stocked in Parowan Pond.

WIDE HOLLOW RESERVOIR: Catchable rainbows have been stocked. Action for bluegill and bass could pick up anytime.

YANKEE MEADOW RESERVOIR: Ice condition is unknown, but access is limited.

GENERAL: As ice begins to melt from upper elevation reservoirs, ice anglers need to be especially cautious. Watch out for rotten ice. It's best to fish with a group of friends. As your party steps onto the ice pack, keep your distance from one another and walk in established trails. Bring your cell phone. Carry a rescue rope, floatation device and ice picks.

GIGLIOTTI POND: The pond is ice-free, and was lightly stocked with albino rainbow trout, including excess brood stock from the hatchery. Fishing was good.

HUNTINGTON CREEK: Conservation Officer Ben Riley fished last weekend and reported that trout stomachs were full of gray scuds. Ben recommends that fly fishermen use a scud pattern. Baitcasters will do best with little red worms.

Randall Stilson surveyed anglers on Sunday and reported fair fishing success. Randall recommends fishing in the deeper holes with worms or nightcrawlers. Tom Ogden has had good luck with a #10 beadhead Montana nymph or #14 beadhead hares ear. The majority of fish are browns, ranging from 11 to 14 inches.

HUNTINGTON NORTH STATE PARK: The reservoir is filling, but the water elevation will be fluctuating all spring and summer to meet irrigation needs. Jerry Jones' boys fished on Sunday morning. They had good luck with gold and silver Jake's Spin-A-Lures, catching an 18-inch brown and several 10-inch rainbows.

Volunteer Coordinator Randall Stilson conducted a creel survey last Sunday and rated fishing success as slow. Randall recommends PowerBait or nightcrawlers.

JOE'S VALLEY RESERVOIR: The ice is unsafe. Please wait until the bank opens up for shoreline fishing. This water has special regulations. Please refer to the 2008 Fishing Guidebook.

LASAL MOUNTAINS: Conservation Officer TJ Robertson reports slow fishing at Ken's Lake. The best times to fish are early morning or evening. Bass are becoming more active. TJ received an unconfirmed report of a seven-pound bass caught last week. TJ indicates that mountain lakes remain inaccessible. The gates to Oowah and Warner are closed. The road to Hidden and Dons remains closed as well.

LOWER FISH CREEK: Try a size 14 hares ear for brown and rainbow trout, ranging from 11 to 14 inches.

MILLSITE RESERVOIR: Shoreline fishing continues to be good with PowerBait and nightcrawlers. Fly fishermen should try a #10 black/green wooly bugger. Rainbows range from 11 to 14 inches.

SAN JUAN COUNTY: Tom Ogden fished Ken's Lake last Saturday and described fishing as "pretty good." The reservoir was down about 15 feet. The water was clear. Tom used sinking

line and a #8 leech pattern in black, red or dark green. Tom's best action was in eight to 12 feet of water. Most fish were caught while Tom stripped in the line. Trout ranged from 11 to 13 inches, and consisted primarily of rainbows.

Conservation Officer Paul Washburn reports that fishing at Blanding #4 is steady for trout with traditional baits. Fishing at Blanding #3 or Recapture Reservoir was slow. Lloyds Lake is almost ice-free, and plenty of open water is available for shoreline anglers.

SCOFIELD RESERVOIR: Ice fishing success ranges from fair to good. Ice thickness varies from 26 to 30 inches thick over much of the reservoir, although a large patch of open water occurs on the south end. Bring along a shovel or auger extension.

Volunteer Coordinator Randall Stilson conducted a creel survey last Sunday. He interviewed a party of six, which had fished all day, but had each caught a limit of fish. Each member of the party had iced an estimated 15 to 20 trout apiece. Their preferred end tackle consisted of a green plastic jig, tipped with chub meat or a wax worm. Green PowerBait was also effective. Their biggest fish was a tiger trout that measured 19.5 inches. The biggest cutthroat was 16.25 inches. They fished close to the island.

On the Utah fishing forum at www.bigfishtackle.com, one thread posted on April 4 indicated good fishing from daybreak until 9 a.m. "Chester" fished in seven feet of water on the east side. When the bite slowed down, he walked half way to the island, where action picked up a

bit. By 2 p.m., Chester had caught 12 trout, including three cutts, two tigers and seven bows. His biggest fish was a fat 19-inch cutt. Chester used a white jighead, tipped with a crawler.

BLACKSMITH FORK RIVER: I found a pull-off and got out and scanned the river again. This time I strung up my four weight and threw out some blue-winged olives (bwo). I managed to reel in a few browns and a few white fish. Most of the fish came off of the surface with a 16 bwo parachute. I caught around 12 browns ranging in size from 10 to 16 inches. I then put on a 16 pheasant tail with an 18 bwo nymph and caught three or four whitefish ranging from 12 to 18 inches. This went on from about 2:30 to 3:30. Report from Dedicated Hunter Joshua Larsen.

CUTLER RESERVOIR: Three groups of anglers were observed and interviewed near Benson Marina Bridge. Anglers in the first group caught one 12-inch largemouth bass using white jigs and bobber. The second group caught three small bullheads using minnows and black jigs. Group three caught one 10-inch smallmouth bass using jigs. Report by Doug Allen.

HYRUM RESERVOIR: I arrived at Hyrum Dam around 12:00. I pulled into the marina parking lot. I took my binoculars and walked to the edge of the water. The majority of the dam was still frozen. However, the edges, for about 15 to 40 feet, had thawed. It looked as though there was sufficient room in some areas between the shore and the ice that you could fish. However, as I scanned the shoreline with my binoculars, I could see no fishermen. I believe this could have been due to the cold and snowy weather, and the lack of good area for fishing. I waited around for about an hour and saw no other fishermen. Report from Dedicated Hunter Joshua Larsen.

LOGAN RIVER: I arrived at the first dam around 9:30 and scanned the whole area. It was cold and snowing, however there was no ice on the water. I saw and surveyed the only fishermen on the water. There were two people in the party. They had their poles in the water with their car parked nearby and they were sitting in their car watching to see if they got a bite. They had fished the second dam from about 8:30 until 9:00 without catching a single fish. They indicated that they saw fish jumping, but weren't able to get any takers. Report From Dedicated Hunter Joshua Larsen Saturday, March 29.

Larger lakes & reservoirs

DEER CREEK RESERVOIR: (April 2) Open water on the Charleston portion of the reservoir up to "The Island" area. Ice is starting to weaken and even open up along the edges of other portions of the reservoir. Do not ice fish! Please remember that the trout limit is four statewide unless otherwise noted in the proclamation. Yellow perch limit is 10 but you must keep all perch you catch from January 1 through April 30. Remember that the bass limit is six, but immediately release all bass over 12 inches long. Walleye limit is 10 but only one over 24

inches may be kept.

JORDANELLE RESERVOIR: (April 2) Conservation Officer Dave Swenson reports some open water on the Rock Cliff side. Use ice at your own risk! Bass limit is six, but immediately release all bass over 12 inches long. Perch limit is 50! Please remember not to fillet bass or remove heads or tails because of the size restriction (for law enforcement purposes).

STRAWBERRY RESERVOIR: (April 2) Ice fishing success was reported as good this week. There is still plenty of thick ice reported by anglers. In fact, ice is very thick and drilling one hole can be a chore. Anglers report drilling all the way to the handle of the auger before breaking through to water. Slush is making ATVs get stuck but some snowmobiles are still on the ice. Regulations for the reservoir include an aggregate limit of four trout or kokanee salmon. No more than two of which may be cutthroat trout under 15 inches and no more than one may be a cutthroat over 22 inches long. All cutthroat between 15 and 22 inches must be immediately released (any trout with cutthroat markings is considered a cutthroat). Don't feel compelled to harvest fish on every trip. Please do your part to ensure the future of this heavily utilized fishery by voluntarily releasing fish!

UTAH LAKE: (April 2) Ice free. Getting several reports of small male walleye being caught. Success is still slow however. There is no limit on white bass. Remember that tributaries to

Utah Lake (from I-15 to the lake) are closed to angling March 1 through May 1! Largemouth and smallmouth bass limit is six, but immediately release all largemouth and smallmouth bass over 12 inches long. For more information on conditions call Utah Lake State Park at (801) 375-0731.

YUBA RESERVOIR: (April 2) Open water! Walleye numbers are up. Aquatic Biologist Richard Hepworth states "In the first two days of netting we caught a total of 29 walleye. In comparison, last year in eight days of netting we caught a total of two walleye. All 29 walleye captured were in the 17- to 20-inch range and very healthy. Walleye are back, and fishing should pick up following the spawn. Remember, we are encouraging everyone to harvest walleye (everything you can). The limit is 10 fish, only one of which can be over 24 inches. New regulations on perch began on January 1 which now allow anglers to keep 10 perch. However all perch must be kept from January 1 through April 30. For more info, call the State Park at (435) 758-2611.

Smaller lakes, reservoirs & ponds

BURRASTON POND: (April 2) Conservation Officer Jay Topham reports "Fishing success is fair. Most anglers are using PowerBait."

MILL HOLLOW: Drained! No fishing until 2009!

PAYSON LAKE: (April 2) Gate to Payson Canyon (Nebo Loop) is now locked, therefore no access to the lakes.

SALEM POND: (April 2) Open water. Angler Jessica reports catching a five-pound trout last week. Fair success for trout. Slow success reported for catfish and bass. The park closes at 10:00 p.m. each night. Remember that regulations include: limit is four fish (Daily bag and possession limit is a total of four fish in the aggregate for all species, for example: one trout, two channel catfish and one bluegill.

SALT LAKE COMMUNITY WATERW: (April 2) Light pressure and slow to fair fishing success in the open water. Waters will be stocked in April.

SPANISH OAKS RESERVOIR: (April 2) Open water and anglers report good success.

SPRING LAKE: (April 2) Anglers report fair success. Catfish success is slow

TIBBLE FORK RESERVOIR: (April 2) No report this week but expect some open water and unsafe ice.

VERNON, GRANSTVILLE & SETTLEMENT CANYON RESERVOIR: (Tooele Co.) (April 2) Open water now at Granstville and a few nice brown trout have been reported. No report from Settlement and Vernon Reservoirs but expect mostly open water.

Rivers & streams

AMERICAN FORK RIVER: (April 2) Fair fishing success reported by using worms or small flies.

DIAMOND FORK RIVER: (April 2) Angler Brent reports slow to fair success last week. Light fishing pressure and fair success by using flies, worms or lures. Most cutts in the areas above three forks are similar in size (about 10 to 12 inches). The previously closed area above three forks opened up to angling on January 1.

HOBBLE CREEK & CATCH BASIN: (April 2) Fair fishing success in the creek. Catch basin has not been stocked yet.

PROVO RIVER: (March 18) Remember that tributaries to Utah Lake (from I-15 to the lake) are closed to angling March 1 through May 1! Conservation Officer Dave Swenson reports that Midge hatches are occurring so keep an eye open and match the hatch with a midge imitation. Hares ear, sow bugs, and other small surface flies and bottom-bouncing nymphs are producing Fair to good success. Read the fishing proclamation for the different regulations on the river. Some areas allow bait and others do not. Size restrictions and reduced limits ("two brown trout under 15 inches") are in place in some stretches.

THISTLE CREEK: (April 2) Low pressure due to the snow and cold weather. Snowy conditions so wear waders and stay dry.

UTAH BOATERS URGED TO SUPPORT CLEAN BOATING ACT OF 2008 Salt Lake City - Utah boaters are urged to quickly contact their Senate and House legislators to support The Clean Boating Act of 2008. Because of a lawsuit targeting ocean-going commercial vessels carrying ballast water, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to implement an operational discharge permit for all vessels in the United States, including recreational boats, by September 30,

2008. Without a change in law, all boaters will need to obtain this permit, as early as this summer. A newly introduced U.S. Senate Bill the Clean Boating Act of 2008 (S.

2766) promises to be a practical solution to a looming permit deadline for recreational boaters, anglers, and charter boats. The Clean Boating Act of 2008 recognizes the fact that normal operational discharges from recreational boats, such as engine cooling water or deck runoff from rain, should not be viewed under the Clean Water Act as being similar to a commercial ship's ballast water. However, this bill does not weaken any existing environmental laws restricting the overboard

discharge of oil, fuel, garbage, or sewage. For more information on this bill, visit www.BoatBlue.org or www.BoatUS.com/gov. UPCOMING UTAH STATE PARKS EVENTS April 17 Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum - Vernal Lecture: Join Utah Geological Survey Geologist Doug Sprinkel at 7 p.m. for a presentation on geology of the Uinta Basin. (435) 789-3799 April 19 Antelope Island State Park - Syracuse Springtime at the Ranch: Join park staff in celebrating spring at the historic Fielding Garr Ranch. Learn how sheep were sheared and how wool was processed, make pioneer handkerchief dolls, or pick up a needle and quilt. These activities are available all day. (801) 649-5742. April 19 Snow Canyon State Park - Ivins Spring Sketchwalk - Celebrate Earth Day with distinguished artist Jeane George Weigel at 9 a.m. for a 1.5-mile, roundtrip hike. Refine your 'eye for life' and express your passion for the canyon. Art experience not required, but space is limited. (435) 628-2255 April 10 Gunlock State Park - Gunlock Park Clean-Up: Join Gunlock State Park staff for a park clean-up beginning at 8 a.m. Park fees are waived for those participating. (435) 680-0715

VIEW STRUTTING SAGE GROUSE ON APRIL 12

PRICE — The sound that male sage-grouse make, as they "strut" on their breeding grounds, is one of the most unique things you'll ever hear in nature. And the sight of the grouse strutting is pretty unique too! You can hear and watch this ritual yourself at a free wildlife viewing event. The event will happen April 12 at Emma Park, about 13 miles north of Price. The Division of Wildlife Resources is sponsoring the event. To see and hear the spectacle, you need to be at the viewing site early. Viewing is best before sunrise and just after the sun has risen. Grouse leave their strutting ground within an hour or so after sun up. After leaving their breeding ground, the grouse spend the daylight hours feeding and resting in stands of sagebrush. They remain mostly out-of-sight until the following

morning, when they congregate at their strutting ground at first light. DWR biologists will be on hand with spotting scopes and binoculars. They'll help you find the grouse and answer any questions you have. Directions:

• From the Wasatch Front, travel east on US-6 from Spanish Fork. At the top of Price Canyon, look for the Emma Park sign, and turn left onto the Emma Park Road. Travel east until you see vehicles with the state of Utah seal on their doors.

• To get to Emma Park from Price, travel north on US-6 to the Castle Gate power plant. Turn right onto US-191, and travel northeast about six miles to the Bamberger Monument. From there, turn left onto the Emma Park Road, and travel west until you see parked state vehicles.

For more information, call Brent Stettler at (435) 613-3707 or (435) 613-3700.

AAA ROUNDS UP CAR BATTERIES FOR SAFER COMMUNITIES Drop Batteries off at Four Utah Locations April 9-19 SALT LAKE CITY, April 7, 2008 – AAA hopes to prevent dangerous pollution and possible injuries by helping you remove old vehicle batteries from your house and garage.

From April 9-19, AAA Utah is holding its seventh annual Great Battery Roundup. AAA is partnering with towing contractors who will provide convenient drop-off locations in four Utah cities. Citizens are encouraged to bring any number of old vehicle or boat batteries for recycling during business hours.

“Each year, tens of thousands of old batteries are disposed of illegally in dumps or

bodies of water, or simply stored and forgotten,” said Rolayne Fairclough, spokesperson for AAA Utah. “By dropping off old vehicle batteries at one of AAA’s Battery Roundup locations, you are preventing dangerous pollution as well as fires, chemical burns, lead poisoning and other accidents suffered every year by more than 7,000 Americans, many of them children.”

AAA turns batteries over to organizations that recycle their components and donates the

proceeds, $2 per battery, to local nonprofit groups devoted to environmental preservation and education. This year AAA has partnered with 23 environmental non-profits which will benefit from local donations.

In 2007, AAA’s Great Battery Roundup collected 7,029 batteries and donated $14,058 to local environmental charities. Since the program was launched in 2001, AAA has collected a total of 39,860 batteries and donated $79,720.

Batteries can be dropped off at the following locations:

Ogden - Ogden Autobody 2050 Wall Mon-Fri 8:00-5:30 Salt Lake City - Jardine’s Services 2646 South 300 West Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00 Provo - AM/PM Towing 3235 W 550 S Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00 Sandy - McNeil's Auto Care 10665 S 700 E Mon-Fri 8:00-6:00 Sat 8:00-5:00

AAA Utah offers a wide array of automobile, travel, insurance, financial services and consumer discounts to more than 180,000 members. AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers since it was founded more than 100 years ago.

Spring Bulbs at Red Butte Garden

April is a great time to visit Red Butte Garden and witness the much anticipated return of spring. We invite you to visit the Garden and hope that you will be inspired by the beauty of its living landscapes, and that you will also enjoy our programs for gardeners and nature lovers of all ages.

This month, the Garden will host its third annual Spring Bulb Show and Competition,

http://www.redbuttegarden.org/Classes_and_Events/?c=Floral_and_Art_Shows.inc#SBC April 12th and 13th. The show and competition, coupled with the thousands of daffodils blooming in the Hemingway Four Season Garden and Dumke Floral Walk, promises to be a spectacular way to celebrate spring and welcome new life to the Garden. We've added a children's division this year with plenty of prize ribbons for those young, budding green thumbs. Also, remember to join us for a free day of hands-on activities as you learn all about Arbor Day on Friday, April 25th, and take home a tree of your very own!

Deep Snow Forces Changes in Multisport Race at Snowbasin Four hundred inches of snow this ski season makes for epic skiing, but snow depths have forced modifications to the 8th Annual Meltdown Race, scheduled for April 12 at Utah's Snowbasin Resort. Replacing the Pole (Downhill skiing/snowboarding), Pedal (Bike), Paddle (Kayak) will be the Pole (Downhill), Kombi (gates, rollers and jumps), Criterium Bike (Mountain or Road, six laps around the ski resort's Olympic Lot for three miles total).

"Point your skis or snowboard downhill, then back up the mountain for the 'Kombi' featuring gates, jumps, and rollers, then head on down to the Olympic lot for the criterium bike race," says Snowbasin spokesperson Mary Rowland. "Earn your bragging rights by being the first competitors in Snowbasin's newest combined format."

The awards ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m. on the Plaza at Earl's Lodge with live music performed by Flew the Coop from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

All competitors will be entered in a drawing for a Snowbasin 2008-2009- Winter/Summer Combination Season pass, and an overnight stay at Lakeside Village.

Categories will be set for men and women in 12-17, 18-29, 30-44, 45-59 and 60+ age groups. A Teams Award will be given to the overall winning team. For children an open course will be set with no times kept, just to have the kids try out skiing through the gates on the Little Cat Meltdown course.

Preregistration takes place at the Snowsports Desk in Snowbasin's Earls Lodge for $25, or $35 from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. on the day of the event. Call (801) 620-1000 for more information.

Tram Maintenance Changes Spring Skiing Schedule at Snowbird A major spring maintenance project to the Aerial Tram at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort has necessitated a major change to the Utah ski resort's spring operating schedule.

In years past, late-season skiing and riding from the upper mountain Little Cloud chairlift was accessed by uploading and downloading on the Tram or the Gadzoom chairlift. This year, however, the Tram will close after May 4 to enable workers to slip all four track cables and replace the chain saddles. Snowbird does plan, however, on operating the Peruvian Express, Mineral Basin Express and Wilbere lifts, as well as the tunnel, for the remainder of the spring season.

Snowbird spokesperson Laura Schaffer indicated last week that Snowbird officials wish to focus spring skiing and riding on the Peruvian Gulch side of the resort to capitalize on spring festivities at Snowbird Center instead of the Gad Valley area, where the Gadzoom chairlift leaves from. Schaffer also said that officials will review these operational plans in coming years, and that the haul rope replacement, scheduled for completion June 14, may finish earlier than anticipated, possibly allowing skiing and riding from the Tram as the ski season draws to a close.

While Monday, May 26 has tentatively been set as this season's last day of skiing at Snowbird, Schaffer assured that officials will re-examine that date as it approaches and extend the season further if conditions permit.

Two-for-One Tuesday Deal to Ski or Ride Brighton Throughout April Brighton Ski Resort is offering a "2 For Tuesday" promotion throughout April, when two can ski or snowboard all day for $26.50 each on Tuesdays until the end of the ski season.

Go to Brighton's website, www.brightonresort.com and sign up for the ski area's events email. You will receive an email on Monday that you can print off and bring to the ticket window for

2 for Tuesdays.

Brighton currently plans to remain open for skiing and riding through April 20.

Olympians, NFL Players Join Steve Young at

Snowbird The 22nd Annual Steve Young Ski Classic brought an

impressive group of NFL players and Olympians to Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort on March 29th to ski, snowboard and raise money for the Wasatch Adaptive Sports Program.

Former San Francisco 49er and NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young headlined a group of NFL players, Olympians and Paralympians who were on hand skiing in a fun dual giant slalom race against Wasatch Adaptive Sports participants on Snowbird's Gad Valley Race Hill. Presented by the Forever Young Foundation and Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, the Steve Young Ski Classic included an evening fund-raiser at the Cliff Lodge with a silent auction, reception, dinner and awards.

NFL players on hand included Lee Johnson, Chad Lewis, Shawn Knight, Mark Bellini and Jim Herrmann. The cast of Olympians and Paralympians included Lincoln DeWitt, Tristan Gale, Muffy Davis, Monte Meier, Chris Waddell and many more.

Park City's Hudak, Wise Take Third U.S. Halfpipe Skiing Titles Park City's Jennifer Hudak took her skiing to the next level March 28th to win her third straight U.S. title in women's skier halfpipe during the Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships at Park City Mountain Resort.

"The pipe was really good today. I took a rough spill this morning on one run and it kind of threw me off, but I did what I had to do in finals and it was a good day," Hudak said. "I'm really happy with the final result. My roots are with the USSA and it means a lot to me to win nationals. This is my third year winning the event and I'd like to keep it that way for many years to come"

Gina Gmeiner (Steamboat Springs, CO) followed Hudak in second place, and Jessica Cumming (Wilton, CT) was third. "It's an amazing pipe and a great venue," Gmeiner said.

David Wise (Caldwell, ID) also had a three-peat performance, winning the men's U.S. title with a run of big flair, alley-oop flat-spin five, back to back nine left nine, right nine, and big seven. Walter Wood (Evergreen, CO) was second in the men's halfpipe and Kyle Smaine was third.

"The pipe was amazing. It's so big. It's probably one of the best pipes I've skied," Wood said about Park City Mountain Resort's superpipe.

Salt Lake City's Tanner Hall, who's been out for most of the season with injuries, made a special appearance at the Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships, and even took a couple of runs down the pipe.

Torito, Morse Win U.S. Moguls Skiing Titles at Deer Valley Michael Morse (Duxbury, MA) and Emiko Torito (Steamboat, CO) each laid down spectacular runs to win gold in the moguls skiing competition of the Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships at Deer Valley Resort in Park City March 29th.

"We had a great day. Everybody put together some really good stuff," said U.S. Ski Team Moguls Head Coach Scott Rawles. "We have a competitive group and they came out and skied hard. It was awesome."

Torito was especially pleased to be competing for her title at Deer Valley Resort.

"Deer Valley is my favorite course. It's so challenging but you can also rip. I couldn't be happier to win here."

Shelly Robertson (Reno, NV), who's best World Cup result for the season came when she won dual moguls at Deer Valley in February, captured the silver while 2006 Olympian Hannah Kearney (Norwich, VT), who was sidelined most of the season, took the bronze. In the men's competition, Park City's Nate Roberts followed Morse with the silver and David Babic grabbed the bronze.

"It's another day in a judged sport and I'm definitely pleased to be in front of my home town and friends," Roberts said.

Morse, Roark Win Dual Moguls Skiing Titles at Deer Valley The U.S. Ski Team's Michael Morse (Duxbury, MA) pulled out all the stops to earn his second U.S. moguls skiing title in as many days as he and Michelle Roark (Denver) won the Nature Valley Freestyle Challenge dual moguls competition, concluding the 2008 Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships at Deer Valley Resort on March 30th.

"I was a little tired after yesterday and wasn't sure how everything was going to go," Morse said. "It hasn't hit me yet [that I won], but it feels great to lay down some runs and do well in this competition. It's always nice to go out with a win and ski well."

"I'm very excited for Michael to win the singles and the doubles titles," said U.S. Ski Team Moguls Head Coach Scott Rawles. "It put him in a great spot for next year and that's just awesome."

Wintersteiger Creative Recognized with Top Honors Wintersteiger's "Park and Pipe: Feet" poster won a Silver ADDYR Award in the Utah Advertising Federation's ADDY awards, the first of a three-tier national competition. Wintersteiger, the global market leader in ski and snowboard servicing machines, engaged Crowell Advertising in Salt Lake City to create the poster. The full-service marketing agency is also charged with managing Wintersteiger's U.S. branding strategy.

"For a European brand deeply rooted in the ski racing scene, we knew we needed to be strategic with our marketing as we shifted our focus to the U.S. recreational ski market," said Ryan Eittreim, sales manger at Wintersteiger. "One wrong move and our brand could have been permanently alienated. So, we challenged Crowell to design collateral to meet the needs and trends in the ever-changing ski world."

The winning poster depicts a snowboarder riding a half pipe with a team of bare feet stemming from the base of the snowboard. In the trademark "Wintersteiger Green" color way, the feet illustrate the unique, quality performance achieved when tuning boards with Wintersteiger products and services.

"Admittedly, the poster is a little weird," said Chip Haskell, vice president and creative director for Crowell. "Sometimes that's good, and sometimes, that's not so good. In this case, the weirdness works in the sense that snowboarders and skiers like the abstract design and the silent message. Not surprisingly, their first comment is usually, 'Where can I get one of those (posters)?' And that's always a pretty good indicator that you've created a real connection with your target audience."

The "Park and Pipe: Feet" poster won Silver in the "Collateral Material - Posters" category.

USSA Names New Athletic High Performance Post U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) President and CEO Bill Marolt has named Olympian Luke Bodensteiner as associate athletic director of high performance. Bodensteiner will be responsible for providing support services to the directors of each of the USSA's six sport programs.

Bodensteiner, a two-time cross country Olympian and three-time U.S. champion, has been with USSA's nordic programs since 1996. In his tenure he has developed greater depth and cohesion in the grassroots sport community resulting in stronger international results.

His responsibilities as high performance director will include overseeing strategic plan development and operational plan management with sports and athletic service departments including education, sport science and sports medicine. In addition, he will work with events, fundraising, sales and marketing, communications and athlete services to maximize support for athletic programs.

Bodensteiner grew up in West Bend, WI and graduated from the University of Utah in 1993, where he won two NCAA titles. He skied in the 1992 and 1994 Olympic Winter Games. He lives in Heber City with his wife, Vibeke, and daughters, Thea and Julia.

Utah Ski Resorts Set Closing Dates Utah has had another great winter. With many resort bases totaling well over 100 inches, spring's sunny skies should create some fabulous conditions for skiing and snowboarding. But all good things must come to an end.

Below is a list of tentative resort closing dates across the state: Alta 4/13 (reopen 4/18-20) Brian Head 4/13 Beaver (closed 3/29) Brighton 4/20 The Canyons 4/13 Deer Valley 4/13 Park City Mountain Resort 4/13 Powder Mountain 4/13 Snowbasin 4/20 Snowbird 5/26 Solitude 4/13 Sundance 4/5 Wolf Mountain 4/12

Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,

Participate in Travel Management Survey

Please Visit Survey Site to Have Your Voice Heard

The BlueRibbon Coalition has teamed up with several national OHV organizations to develop a survey designed to help get a better understanding of how the Travel Management process is unfolding on the Forests you access with your OHV. Even if you are unaware of this process, please proceed with the survey, as that information is useful as well. To take the survey please click here: Travel Management Survey. http://online.svia.org/survey/cgi-bin/qweb.cgi?4YXM42B

ARRA, American Council of Snowmobile Associations, American Motorcyclist Association, BlueRibbon Coalition, Motorcycle Industry Council, National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Off-Road Business Association, Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, Tread Lightly!, and United Four Wheel Drive Associations worked together to develop this survey http://online.svia.org/survey/cgi-bin/qweb.cgi?4YXM42B and your participation will help these organizations get a clearer picture of the process on your Forest(s) and will ultimately help the groups focus advocacy campaigns.

Background:

The U.S. Forest Service finalized its Travel Management Rule in November 2005. The rule requires each Forest to designate roads, trails and areas open to OHV use and to publish a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) indicating those decisions. After the MVUM is published, any use of OHVs on routes or areas not identified on the map will be illegal. While there was no deadline for Forests to publish an MVUM in the rule, the Forest Chief directed Forests to complete work on travel management by December 2009. Virtually every Forest in the nation is currently implementing the rule, and the survey will help us get a better understanding of how you believe the process is unfolding on the Forests you access with your OHV.

Your participation in the travel management process is critical. We encourage you to attend meetings, write comments and to stay involved. Completing this survey will help us have a better understanding of the process on your Forest, and we are here to help, but your involvement will be crucial to ensuring continued responsible access for OHVs on your National Forest.

Thanks in advance for your participation, Greg Mumm Executive Director BlueRibbon Coalition

Tibet: Plant Hunting On the Roof of the World

Special Lecture Details

Join us on Tuesday, April 22nd, as Harry Jans recounts his expedition to the Tibetan Plateau in search of new and exciting plant discoveries. A rock gardener for more than 25 years specializing in rare and unusual plants, Jans infuses his knowledge and expertise with a passion for plants that is sure to inspire the inner gardener in all of us. Co-sponsored by the Wasatch Rock Garden Society.

Green Team Class with Red Butte Garden

Join the Garden and the Utah Rivers Council on

Saturday, May 3rd, for Red Butte Garden’s

Green Team-sponsored class, RIP Your Strip! Learn the ins and outs of transforming your pesky parking strip into a beautiful, drought tolerant area. By replacing your high water-use parking strip with one that uses very little water, you will help keep more of this precious resource in Utah’s amazing rivers.

http://www.redbuttegarden.org/Classes_and_Events/?c=Free_Garden_Lectures.inc#GGRB

GoLite® Adventure Racing Team Gives Back

10% of Winnings and Sponsorships Donated to Community and Environmental Efforts

Boulder, CO – The new 2008 GoLite Adventure Racing team is comprised of five accomplished athletes who bring a diverse set of athletic talent to the adventure racing circuit. Team GoLite Adventure Racing has one notable point of difference: the team has committed to GoLite on the

Planet and will donate 10% of winnings and sponsorships to local Colorado organizations committed to social and environmental causes. Team GoLite Adventure Racing will be 100% carbon neutral in 2008 through carbon offsets and has committed to partner with socially responsible, like-minded brands who value community work and giving back. Commenting on the team and its focus, GoLite Marketing Director, Erika Bruhn said, “This group of athletes is incredible—not only are they racing at the top of their game, they are contributing both their time and effort to conservation, access and

education around the outdoors which is a great reflection of the values and mission of GoLite.” Since its inception, GoLite has had strong roots in adventure racing, trail running and fast packing, with a long history of working with athletes who show exceptional talent, endurance, speed and a belief that that the outdoors should be a simple, fun, and unencumbered experience. Consistent with this philosophy, the company created GoLite on the Planet to work towards reducing their environmental impact and has sponsored several expeditions to raise awareness around environmental issues. In 2007, Team GoLite was led by 26-year old Andrew Skurka, named the 2007 “Adventurer of the Year” by National Geographic Adventure, and in 2005, “Person of the Year” by Backpacker magazine. Skurka is most well known for his record setting, 6,875 mile long distance hike, the Great Western Loop, which highlighted the impact of global warming on wild lands throughout the west. Team GoLite 2008 Adventure Racing Athletes & Schedule:

1. Chris Boyd 2. Brooks Beal 3. Tiffanie Beal 4. Mike Thompson 5. Colin True

2008 Race Schedule:

Adventure Xstream April 5 Moab, UT Adventure Xstream May 10 Buena Vista, CO 24 Hours of Erock May 31 Castle Rock, CO Teva Games June 5 - 8 Vail, CO

Adventure Xstream July 26 Summit County, CO

Adventure Xstream Vail

September 6 Vail, CO

Adventure Xstream Expedition

September 25 - 28 Moab, UT

USARA Nationals Nov 8 Blue Ridge, GA GoLite is also pleased to announce the continued support of Team GoLite Trail Running for 2008.

Team GoLite 2008 Trail Running Athletes & Schedule:

1. Marshall Ulrich 2. Dave Mackey 3. Darcie Africa 4. Dan Brillon

Marshall Ulrich: Arguably one of the greatest endurance athletes, Marshall is the only person to ever complete the Triple Crown of Extreme Sports, (completing 100 or more ultra marathons; completing 10 or more expedition length adventure races; and completing each of the 7 Summits on first attempt).

Running America w/ Charlie Engle

May 21 - July 5

San Francisco to New York City

Badwater Ultra marathon July 14 Death Valley, CA Climb of Kilimanjaro July 31 Tanzania Climb of Aconcagua Nov 1 Argentina Dave Mackey: One of the most accomplished long distance trail runners around, Dave has been a top marathon and long distance runner for 12 years, and is a well-known international adventure racer and speed climber.

Miwok 100k May 3 Marin Headlands, CA Bolder Boulder May 26 Boulder, CO Leadville Trail Half Marathon July 5 Leadville, CO Barr Trail Mountain Race July 13 Manitou Springs, CO Pikes Peak Marathon Aug 17 Pikes Peak North Face Challenge; 50 Mile Regional Qualifier Oct 18 Madison, WI North Face Challenge; 50 Miler Championship Dec 6 San Francisco, CA

Darcy Africa: Darcy is the winner of the 2007 Ultra Running Grand Slam, which includes the grueling Western States.

Zane Grey 50 Mile Apr 26 Payson, AZ Jemez 50 Mile May 17 Los Alamos, NM Hardrock 100 July 11 Silverton, CO

Dan Brillon: Dan has competed in numerous mountain marathons and has countless accomplishments, including winning the Spring Desert Ultra 25M. Spring Desert Ultra 25m Apr 19 Fruita, CO Tahoe Rim 50k Jul 19 Lake Tahoe, NV Pikes Peak Marathon Aug 17 Pikes Peak About GoLite

®

Founded in 1998, GoLite is a premier producer of lightweight clothing and equipment for active, outdoor sports. Inspired, designed, and tested in Boulder, Colorado, GoLite® products offer uncompromised performance at the lightest possible weight to maximize performance and enjoyment in the outdoors. Environmental stewardship and social responsibility have been fundamental to GoLite’s mission and core values since its founding. GoLite is committed to minimizing its environmental footprint – to GoLite on the Planet™ - through innovation, resourcefulness and partnership. For more information on GoLite products, ambassadors, environmental or outreach efforts, visit www.GoLite.com or call 888-5-GoLite.

WaveSpin Reels adds two models; gutsier drags Winner of Field & Stream Magazine’s

prestigious 2008 “BEST of the BEST” Award is growing

PORT RICHEY, Fla. – The ripple effect is becoming more of a wave as the latest innovation to fishing, the WaveSpin reel with its patented spool that makes loops irrelevant by eliminating tangles and birdnests, has added two larger models to its lineup, while receiving more accolades. Joining the multi-award winning DH3000 that launched the WaveSpin name are the newest DH4000 and the DH5000 models. The 4000 weighs 12 oz, the 5000 is 12.5 oz. Other than the physical size all three WaveSpin reels are identical in appearance, quality, features, saltwater certified and come with an exclusive two-year unlimited warranty. The reel, with its uniquely designed spool lip of smoothly rounded teeth – “waves” that eliminate tangles –, also features a maintenance port and a patented no-tool quick-strip spool allowing anglers to slip off the entire amount of old line in one clump without tedious stripping.

WaveSpins have heartier drag systems with big game capabilities

Inventor Doug Hannon said WaveSpin is getting calls and letters from anglers using its DH3000 telling of successful big game fish fights they’ve had and the huge benefits of the drag. As he did with the 3000 model, Hannon and his engineers have incorporated gutsier drags employing multiple discs on WaveSpin’s newest reels for the ability to land bigger fish. Using space age technology the 3000 now produces 31 lbs of drag (typically 7 - 11 lbs on other reels) ideal for example panfish, bass, walleye and northern pike. The DH 4000 has 45 lbs of drag and is meant for fish in the 10 - 50 lb range such as muskie, salmon, and light inshore fishing for redfish, blues, snook, bonefish and permit, etc. With 63 lbs of drag the DH5000 is great for larger species i.e. catfish, salmon and

saltwater inshore/offshore fishing for king mackerel, dorado (dolphinfish), tarpon, sailfish, etc. "When big fish outmatch your fishing line, the drag system becomes your only line of defense,” said Hannon. “Jerky drags cause break-offs. The new WaveSpin drag is so smooth that neither you nor the fish can feel when it starts or when it stops. Smooth, yes, but we also offer more than three times the standard drag tension and capabilities of most spinning reels giving you the edge over the biggest and strongest of fish.”

More accolades

In addition to the 2008 “Best of the Best” award from Field & Stream and praise from Outdoor Life Magazine fishing editor Jerry Gibbs who wrote that the reel represents “the first significant improvement in salt- and freshwater spinning-reel design in more than 50 years,” WaveSpin has picked up accolades in other publications. Giving a thorough test to a reel he bought Washington (D.C.) Times outdoors editor Gene Mueller wrote a rave review as did

Miami (Fla) Herald outdoors writer Susan Cocking in a syndicated feature appearing in newspapers across the country (see testimonial page on WaveSpin’s web site: www.wavespinreel.com ).

The quality made yet competitively priced reels retail from $79.95 to $109.95 (the DH 3000 is $79.95; DH4000 is $89.95 and the DH5000 is $109.95). The WaveSpin is marketed by XXX-Stream Tackle through a growing number of sporting (Cabela’s and Gander Mountain) and independent fishing goods stores along with direct sales on its website www.wavespinreel.com.

Cast A Spell On Your Next Spring Gobbler With The Voo Deuce Call From Hunter's

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Elk Foundation Announces Pennsylvania Conservation Grants

MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, an international conservation organization focused on habitat protection and enhancement, has announced its 2008 project grants for Pennsylvania. Four grants totaling $86,571 will affect Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton and Elk counties. The Elk Foundation has allocated another $17,314 for additional Pennsylvania grants to be announced later this year, plus $69,225 in funding for the new Pennsylvania Wilds Elk Country Visitor Center at Winslow Hill. This new conservation education attraction, expected to break ground later this year, is being developed around local input and a wide variety of public and private partners. “This is all about ensuring the future of elk in Pennsylvania and helping the public enjoy this magnificent native species as well as the other wildlife that shares elk habitat,” said David Allen, Elk Foundation president and CEO. “Grants are based on revenues from Elk Foundation fundraising banquets in Pennsylvania, as well as worthy project proposals.”

The newly announced Elk Foundation grants will help fund the following Pennsylvania conservation projects, listed by county: Cameron County—Treat weeds, re-seed, lime and fertilize 1,300 acres in an ongoing program to improve forage for elk and other wildlife on state game lands, Elk, Moshannon and Sproul state forests, Kettle and Parker Dam state parks (also affects Centre, Clearfield, Clinton and Elk counties). Elk County—Reclaim 40 acres of mining lands using lime, seed and fertilizer to enhance habitat for elk and other wildlife at State Game Lands #311; provide funding for educational exhibits and signage at Winslow Hill; manage forage on 55 acres to attract elk to public viewing area and reduce conflicts on surrounding private lands at Winslow Hill.

Since 1984, the Elk Foundation and its partners have completed more than 150 conservation projects in Pennsylvania with a value of nearly $13 million. Partners for 2008 projects in Pennsylvania include Dominion Foundation, Domtar-Johnsonburg Paper Mill, Pennsylvania Game Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, other organizations and landowners.

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Missoula, Mont., the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat. The Elk Foundation and its partners have permanently protected or enhanced over 5.2 million acres, a land area larger than Connecticut, Delaware and District of Columbia combined. More than 500,000 acres previously closed to public access are now open for hunting, fishing and other recreation. To help protect wild elk country or learn more about the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, visit www.elkfoundation.org or call 800-CALL-ELK.

PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT TO OFFSET 100 PERCENT OF POWER FROM

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES BEGINNING IN JUNE 2008

Park City, Utah (April 8, 2008) – Park City Mountain Resort, in partnership with its parent company Powdr Corporation, today announced that it will offset 100 percent of its power from renewable energy sources beginning in June 2008. Park City Mountain Resort’s purchase of 13.9 million kWh of renewable energy credits (RECs) will avoid nearly 19 million pounds of CO2 emissions annually, which is equal to removing 1,853 passenger vehicles from the road or powering 1,100 average American homes for a year. “Our decision to offset 100 percent is another positive step towards our commitment to environmental sustainability,” said Peter Curtis, president and general manager of Park City Mountain Resort. “Our team works to identify ways that we can reduce our carbon footprint to ensure the continuation of our mountain lifestyle and the quality of life it provides us.” In total, Powdr Corp will purchase nearly 50 million kWh of RECs at all seven of its ski and snowboard resorts and one tubing park. Powdr Corp will work with Boulder, Colorado-based Renewable Choice Energy as its renewable energy provider. Renewable Choice Energy is an award-winning renewable energy and carbon offset provider of Green-e certified sources such as wind, biomass and small hydro. The EPA estimates that Powdr Corp’s purchase of RECs will avoid over 85 million pounds of C02 emissions annually, which is equal to removing 8,539 passenger vehicles from the road or powering 6,175 average American homes for a year. “The annual energy consumption of a ski resort is substantial, and we have a responsibility to reduce the carbon footprint of our resorts to help preserve their pristine settings for generations to come,” said Brent Giles, director of environmental affairs for Powdr Corp. “While this switch to renewable energy will be invisible to the guest, skiers and riders can enjoy peace of mind knowing that all of Park City Mountain Resort’s electricity is now coming from 100 percent renewable sources.” Park City Mountain Resort is committed to being the leader in environmental stewardship in Utah. In addition to purchasing renewable energy, the Resort is actively involved in environmental initiatives to reduce its energy use. The Resort is currently working on a refrigeration initiative, which will use the ambient temperature of the outside air to cool walk-

in refrigeration systems when possible instead of using air compressors to cool them. The Resort will finish its lighting retrofit, which includes changing all building facility lighting on the mountain to more energy efficient lighting. In addition, the Resort continues to install programmable timers/thermostats to reduce energy use and maintains its recycling initiative as well as 100 percent use of bio-diesel. This summer, guests and team members will welcome back the grazing goats, which act as a weed management system instead of using harmful pesticides. Since 2005, Park City Mountain Resort’s environmental initiatives have reduced and offset 30 million pounds of CO2 emissions, reducing its carbon footprint by 97 percent. Park City Mountain Resort will close for the season on April 13, 2008 and is currently holding a base depth over 110 inches. The Resort has received 400 inches of snow since the season started, beating its average annual snowfall by more than three and a half feet. About Park City Mountain Resort

Park City Mountain Resort, celebrating its 45th anniversary, is located in the heart of Park City, Utah and is only 40 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport. The Resort is spread out over 3,300 acres and offers groomed Signature Runs™, bumps, powder, trees, eight peaks, nine bowls, four terrain parks, and the Eagle Superpipe, North America’s largest superpipe. The Resort has received numerous accolades, most recently being named a top-ten Resort by the readers of SKI and Skiing magazines as well as earning the title “Terrain Park(s) of the Year” by Transworld Snowboarding magazine for the fourth year in a row. Park City Mountain Resort is committed to being the leader in environmental sustainability in Utah.

About Powdr Corp

Powdr Corp is one of the leading mountain resort owners and operators in the United States. Headquartered in Park City, Utah, Powdr Corp currently owns seven resorts including Park City Mountain Resort in Park City, Utah, Killington Resort and Pico Resort in Killington, Vermont, Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon, Boreal Resort and Soda Springs Resort, both in Donner Summit, California, and Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. Powdr Corp also owns and operates Gorgoza Park, a lift-served tubing park, in Park City, Utah.

About Renewable Choice Energy

Boulder, Colorado-based Renewable Choice Energy (www.renewablechoice.com) is the award-winning, full-service provider of renewable energy and carbon offsets. Founded in 2001, Renewable Choice’s clients include Whole Foods Market, Vail Resorts, hundreds of businesses and organizations, and thousands of individuals across the country. In 2006, Renewable Choice shared the Beacon Prize with Whole Foods Market for its campaign to educate customers about wind power. Renewable Choice is the leading renewable energy supplier to green building projects nationwide. Contra Dances in April

If you're looking for a fun way to spend this coming Saturday night, consider joining us for the Ogden Contra Dance. Our new home is in the gym behind the First Presbyterian Church of Ogden located at the NW corner of Quincy Avenue and 28th Street. It is a wonderful dance venue with a wood floor and plenty of parking. Please bring separate dance or gym shoes to protect the floor. This is an excellent time of year to shake off the winter blues by getting out of the house for a dance! Whether your interests lie in dance, folk music, history, or just plain socializing, contra dance offers something for you; it's America's folk/community dance. We "walk through" each dance before it begins, so no dance experience (or talent!) is needed. Come out and bring some friends! It's a good time for all... Please pass this on to your mailing lists as we are trying to spread the word and get the Ogden, Box Elder, and Davis area communities more involved! We'd also love to see some folks from the Logan and Salt Lake dances as well... Ogden Area Contra Dance First Presbyterian Church 880 28th Street, Ogden, Ut (Dance is in building to the north west in the parking lot) Music By The Blue Sage Trio Calling By Mike Cottle Saturday, April 12th (And continuing on the second Saturday of each month) Beginner Workshop 7:30 Dance 8:00 - 10:30 Recommended donation is $5.00 Adults and $3.00 Children Please bring separate dance or gym shoes to protect the floor! For More Information Contact: Mike or Shauna Iverson at 801-782-0534

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University of Wisconsin Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program Teams with The Perfect

CampfireGrill™; to Raise Money for Women’s Outdoor Education Stevens Point, Wisc., April 7, 2008 – The University of Wisconsin Becoming an Outdoors-

Woman (BOW) program has announced it will team up with The Perfect CampfireGrill,™ manufacturers of high-quality over the campfire and charcoal grills, to raise funds for the program. BOW, part of the College of Natural Resources at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, is an award-winning, non-profit program that provides hands-on outdoor skills workshops to women of all ages in a variety of activities including fishing and hunting, camping and canoeing, survival, outdoor cooking and more. Founded in 1991 in Wisconsin, BOW has expanded to 42 states, 5 provinces and New Zealand. The Perfect CampfireGrill,™ based in Ortonville, Michigan, designs and manufacturers a growing line of innovative, steel-constructed grills for over the open campfire. Founded in 2005, The Perfect CampfireGrill™ is committed to enhancing the outdoor grilling experience through its unique products and by reaching out to groups like BOW.

In the joint fundraising effort, The Perfect CampfireGrill™ will contribute to BOW 10 percent of every sale that originates from the BOW website at www.uwsp.edu/cnr/bow. Visitors to the site will see a special link to The Perfect CampfireGrill™ website at www.campfiregrill.com. They simply click on this to go to The Perfect CampfireGrill™

online camp store.

Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from any The Perfect CampfireGrill™ products all featuring the company’s patented one-inch raised edge to keep food from falling into the fire. Other features include a grill stake enabling the grills to turn 360 degrees for easy food basting and removal and a grill surface that can be easily adjusted to any height for temperature control. Grill sizes range from a large 20 by 25-inches to the company’s new Rebel, which, at 10 by 12 inches, fits easily into bicycle and motorcycle saddlebags. “BOW is all about removing barriers to fun in the outdoors. Many women have told us that cooking over a fire can be intimidating, and that campsite grills often aren’t very clean,” said

Peggy Farrell, International and Wisconsin BOW Director. “The Perfect

CampfireGrill™ is the answer to making campfire cooking fun and accessible. BOW and The Perfect CampfireGrill go together like summertime and bratwurst.” Jeff Walker, president of CampfireGrill LLC which owns The Perfect CampfireGrill™

brand will also teach an outdoor grilling workshop for Wisconsin BOW in August 2008. Walker, an avid camper, outdoorsman and outdoor cook, originally created the grills for his baseball team so they could grill steaks on their camping trips. Walker spent years perfecting The Perfect CampfireGrill™ products before launching them in fall 2005. “We are delighted to be working with BOW and share in their commitment to helping women find greater appreciation of the outdoors,” Walker said. “Today’s outdoor enthusiasts and campers want to know how to bring out the true flavor of game, fish, meats and a wider variety of foods. The mission of The Perfect CampfireGrill™ is to enhance the outdoor grilling experience in ways that were not possible with old-style grills.” Campfire grilling is one of many BOW workshops and events to be featured throughout 2008. Workshops, generally held outdoors at camps or resorts, are noncompetitive and designed for all skill levels. For information and registration, go to www.uwsp.edu/cnr/bow/ or call 877-BOWOMAN (877-269-6626). BOW is funded through a variety of cooperative efforts with individuals, conservation groups and businesses. Contact Peggy Farrell at 715/346-4681 for more information.

Under Armour® Adds New Mossy Oak

® Treestand

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To Several Products In Their LineBALTIMORE, MD - Under Armour (UA) is making a

number of their products available in Mossy Oak's new Treestand pattern in 2008. Under Armour is recognized as a leader in high-tech outdoor clothing from base layers to extreme outer jackets, parkas, and bibs.

The new Treestand pattern utilizes the same silhouette-altering technology found in all the Mossy Oak patterns. It was designed specifically for hunting from an elevated position, effectively erasing the outline of an elevated hunter among the bare limbs of a late fall tree.

Several items that will be offered in the new Mossy Oak Treestand pattern for 2008 are listed below:

Gunpowder Jacket -

Under Armour's ArmourStealth technology in the Gunpowder Jacket combined with ArmourLoft insulation makes it the choice for extreme conditions as well as extreme quiet in the woods. A high density knit sueded face and a PU membrane combine to be the most unique technologies in the market.

Features:

Magnetic dashboard style pocket for organization of gear Fixed hood design Welded laser cut breather Built-in and flanged side for use with the jacket fully zipped Underarm venting Magnetic storm flap closures

Two magnetic cargo style pockets ColdGear gasket cuffs Cinch adjustable waist Metal Mesh heat reflectivity

MSRP - $349.99

ArmourStealth Pant -

Features Under Armour's ArmourStealth technology fabric for extreme quiet and weather protection in the woods.

Features:

A high density knit sueded face 100% waterproof PU membrane Cargo style pockets Hidden knife pocket Rear entry boot zippers PU welded abrasion panels

MSRP - $199.99

Idylwild Shell -

Features Under Armour's ArmourStealth technology fabric for extreme quiet and weather protection in the woods. Use of strategic stretch panels means the Idylwild Jacket follows your every move in the woods without restriction.

Features:

A high density knit sueded face 100% waterproof PU membrane 2 hidden chest pockets Underarm venting Storable hood Mesh lining Cinch adjustable waist

MSRP - $259.99

For more information on Under Armour products, please visit www.underarmour.com.

Browning Introduces New MicroBlast

LED Flashlights MORGAN, UTAH - Browning's new MicroBlast finger-sized lights represent the future of lighting technology. They are rugged and take up little more space than a tube of lip balm, meaning they fit unnoticed in a pocket until the need for a bright light source is needed.

Tough aluminum housings are lightweight and protect the powerful 60 lumen LED (26 lumens for 0.5 watt models). Powered by a single AA or AAA alkaline battery, run times are up to two hours. MicroBlast flashlight features include:

• Type: LED handheld with Deep Pocket Carry Clip™ to secure in pocket and attach to cap.

• Bulb: 0.5 Watt White Luxeon LED on AAA models, Cree XR-C LED on AA models. • Material/Color: Aluminum housing, O-ring seals for water protection. • Length: 2.9" for AAA, 3.8" for AA. • Batteries/Life: (1) AAA Alkaline runs up to 2 hours, (1) AA Alkaline runs up to 2

hours.

The new MicroBlast pocket flashlights feature a twist power switch that locks out the light to prevent it from accidentally being turned

on. Available in black or Mossy Oak New Break-Up in AAA models and in Mossy Oak Treestand or Mossy Oak New Break-up in AA models, Suggested Retail $19.99 - $39.99.

To see complete specifications and pricing or to download hi-res images on new Browning flashlights and other Browning products go to Browning's website at www.browning.com .

Montana Conservation Projects Draw Elk Foundation Grants

MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, an international conservation group focused on habitat protection and enhancement, has announced its first-round grants for 2008 projects in Montana. Twenty conservation grants totaling $188,162 have been awarded. Another $141,981 has been allocated for second-round grants to be decided in June. First-ground grants will affect Broadwater, Jefferson, Flathead, Lake, Lewis & Clark, Madison, Missoula, Park, Phillips, Powder River, Powell, Rosebud, Sanders and Silver Bow counties. An additional project has statewide interest. “This is all about ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat in Montana,” said

David Allen, Elk Foundation president and CEO. “Grants are based on revenues from Elk Foundation fundraising banquets in Montana, as well as worthy project proposals.”

Elk Foundation grants will help fund the following Montana conservation projects, listed by county: Broadwater County—Treat 459 acres of noxious weeds to improve forage for elk in Helena National Forest and BLM lands (also affects Jefferson County).

Jefferson County—Thin 30 acres of encroaching juniper, treat 15 acres of noxious weeds and prescribed burn 1,000 acres to improve forage for elk in south Elkhorns area.

Flathead County—Prescribed burn 1,073 acres to rejuvenate shrubs and grasses, improving forage for elk in Flathead National Forest; treat 35-60 acres of noxious weeds in Flathead National Forest (also affects Powell County and Lewis & Clark County); prescribed burn 1,200 acres to enhance forage in Flathead National Forest.

Lake County—Prescribed burn 550 acres to open and enhance habitat for elk and other wildlife on Flathead National Forest.

Madison County—Treat 512 acres of noxious weeds using herbicides and biocontrols on crucial winter range for elk in Sun Ranch area.

Missoula County—Thin 550 acres of encroaching conifer to improve grasslands habitat for elk in Blackfoot Clearwater Wildlife Management Area; treat 370 acres of noxious weeds to restore native plants on elk winter range in Missoula area; research project to study elk behaviors when residing close to humans.

Park County—Thin and prescribed burn 240 acres to enhance habitat for elk in Gallatin National Forest; treat 300 acres of noxious weeds in Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness. Phillips County—Restore 160 acres of abandoned farmlands to enhance elk winter range in Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge.

Powell County—Prescribed burn 1,000 acres of elk habitat to thin encroaching conifer in Lolo National Forest; thin trees and restore sagebrush habitat on BLM lands.

Rosebud County—Prescribed burn 1,080 acres to open ponderosa pine stands and improve forage for elk in Custer National Forest (also affects Powder River County).

Sanders County—Thin encroaching conifer to enhance elk habitat on 1,000 acres in Lolo National Forest.

Silver Bow County—Treat noxious weeds on 106 acres, and relocate a livestock pasture fence, to enhance habitat for elk in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest; treat noxious weeds on 286 acres and reconstruct 1.3 miles of livestock fence on elk winter range in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Statewide (all counties)—Multi-state research project to study elk calf survival and mortality related to climate, wolves and habitat quality. Since 1984, the Elk Foundation and its partners have completed more than 570 conservation projects in Montana with a value of nearly $104 million. Partners for 2008 projects in Montana include Bureau of Land Management, Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, University of Montana, U.S. Forest Service, other agencies, corporations, landowners and organizations.

Conservation Tip: Sign up now for you free sprinkler check

If you live in Salt Lake or Utah County, and have an in-ground, automatic sprinkler system, call or go online today to request a free Water Check this summer (program runs from May through mid-August). As part of a Water Check, your irrigation system and landscape are tested to determine soil your type, how much water is being applied to your site, and how evenly that water is being applied. Based on this information, a customized watering schedule will be developed for your landscape. Water Checks are administered through Utah State University Extension Services. To sign up call 1-877-728-3420 or visit www.slowtheflow.org .

Hunter's Specialties® highly effective Undertaker

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The 20 gauge is quickly becoming a favorite with many turkey hunters as they discover how

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Undertaker chokes come in both ported and non-

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