At least nine beavers and a vole have been found dead in Utah after an unusual outbreak of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, which can infect and kill humans, cats and dogs. Experts warn people to be wary of ticks, which can transmit the disease across species.
Provo’s preparation for spring flooding helped stave off disaster. But that does not mean large rains or next winter’s runoff won’t affect those in Provo’s floodplains. There is always a flood risk, and new housing and business development near those floodplains could one day be in danger, according to the Utah Division of Environmental Management. […]
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