Courtesy of Utah Wildfire
State and local officials are rescinding fireworks permits, banning activities that could lead to wildfires and vowing to prosecute people who violate restrictions in an effort to hold the line against fire conditions that are more dangerous than normal amid a historic drought.
Multiple blazes have cropped up across the state in recent days, including two near Summit County’s borders. Fire officials tell of bone-dry vegetation, high winds and a water shortage that increases the negative impacts of fighting any fire.
Summit County Fire Warden Bryce Boyer said on Thursday that the county has been relatively unscathed so far. There weren’t any active fires within the county and hadn’t been any since a few escaped planned burns in April. But he said that could change rapidly, and that the unusually dry weather had pushed fire conditions to levels normally seen in the middle of summer.
East Canyon State Park
On May 15, we’re partnering with East Canyon State Park to offer the 3rd Annual Women on the Water Women’s Fishing Tournament. This a women’s trout tournament offering two age brackets: 17 years of age and younger; and 18 years of age and older. This tournament will provide a great avenue for women anglers to showcase their abilities, and is conducive to all levels of fishing skills.
Prize categories include:
– Largest “unique” species (any species other than trout).
REGISTRATION
– Registration closes Friday, May 14 at 5 p.m. All participants MUST be registered before fishing.
– Tournament registration is free, but participants must pay the $20 day-use fee to enter East Canyon State Park. https://go.usa.gov/xHxKP