[ECONET] June 22, Firefly Park Bioblitz, 8-10am, 810 W 2200 S, Nibley, UT

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Firefly Park Bioblitz
8-10am, June 22, 2024
810 W 2200 S, Nibley, UT

Ribbon Cutting for new Outdoor Classroom, 9 am

Join us for a morning of adventure as we
document the biological diversity of our local
nature park! We will provide nets and experts to
help you identify your discoveries

Hosted by the CV Wildlife Association and the
Pollinator Week Planning Crew
https://tinyurl.com/Pollinator-Week-2024

ECONET: Environmental News for Cache, Rich, Box Elder, and Franklin Counties. Sponsored by the Bridgerland Audubon Society.
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[ECONET] Action Alert: Protect Habitat for Greater Sage-Grouse Before It’s Too Late (Last Day: June 13)

Sage Grouse Courtesy US FWS

Sage Grouse
Courtesy US FWS

Thursday June 13th is the deadline for public comment on the plan for sage-grouse habitat on BLM-managed lands across 10 western states, including Utah. This is a huge opportunity to ensure good management actions on 67 million acres! Good sage-grouse habitat management also translates to benefits for other sagebrush birds like the Brewer’s Sparrow, Sage Thrasher and Sage Sparrow — all species that are struggling to survive and thrive.

Tell the BLM to implement science-based management plans to ensure a future for Greater Sage-Grouse before it’s too late. The deadline to comment is June 13.

Please consider signing this action alert from National Audubon:
https://act.audubon.org/a/sage-grouse-habitat?ms=chapter-W52

ECONET: Environmental News for Cache, Rich, Box Elder, and Franklin Counties. Sponsored by the Bridgerland Audubon Society.
To subscribe or unsubscribe send an email with subject heading “ECONET” to hilary.shughart@gmail.com
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Logan, UT 84323-3501
435-213-3668
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Job Postings: National Audubon-Utah

Job Posting: National Audubon-Utah -- National Audubon Logo, Courtesy and Copyright National Audubon Society

Visit National Audubon Jobs Posting Page
National Audubon Logo
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Utah Jobs with National Audubon Society Saline Lakes Program & Gillmor Sanctuary Office:

  • Snowy Plover Monitoring Project Community Recreational Use Intern https://audubon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Audubon/job/National-Audubon-Society-Saline-Lakes-Program–Gillmor-Sanctuary-Office/Snowy-Plover-Monitoring-Project-Community-Recreational-Use-Intern_JR141
  • Land Management Assistant, Gillmor Sanctuary https://audubon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Audubon/job/National-Audubon-Society-Saline-Lakes-Program–Gillmor-Sanctuary-Office/Land-Management-Assistant–Gillmor-Sanctuary_JR270
  • Program Director, Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust https://audubon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Audubon/job/National-Audubon-Society-Saline-Lakes-Program–Gillmor-Sanctuary-Office/Program-Director–Great-Salt-Lake-Watershed-Enhancement-Trust_JR99

    Visit the National Audubon Jobs Page for a Complete List https://audubon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Audubon

  • Solar Project Planned for Mojave Desert Will Destroy Thousands of Joshua Trees and Endangered Tortoise Habitat

    Joshua Trees in Lost Horse Valley, Joshua Tree National Park, Courtesy US NPS, Bill Bjornstad, Photographer

    Joshua Trees in Lost Horse Valley
    Joshua Tree National Park
    Courtesy US NPS
    Bill Bjornstad, Photographer

    https://www.ecowatch.com/solar-project-mojave-desert-joshua-trees-tortoises.html

    (and this is the rarer of the two species of Joshua Tree; Yucca brevifolia does not for example occur in Utah as currently understood)

    When this species was denied for ESA listing based on the latest petition, the conclusion by the FWS was:

    “The best available information indicates that substantial habitat loss due to development, military training, or renewable energy development is unlikely in the foreseeable future. ”

    See:
    https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/09/2023-04680/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-petition-finding-for-joshua-trees-yucca-brevifolia-and

    This solar panel project represents a substantial loss of habitat and the destruction of a long-lived, slow growing species.

    Tony Frates
    (Information courtesy Utah Native Plant Society Hotline & Hilary Shughart, Bridgerland Audubon Society)

    Additional References:
    Joshua Trees Pages & Images, Joshua Tree National Park, US National Park Service,

    1. https://www.nps.gov/places/joshua-trees.htm
    2. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/nature/jtrees.htm
    3. Yucca brevifolia Engelm. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/nature/yucca_brevifolia.htm

    Joshua Tree National Landmark, US BLM, https://www.blm.gov/visit/joshua-tree-national-landmark

    Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia), iNaturalist, https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/47785-Yucca-brevifolia

    Utah Native Plant Society, https://www.unps.org/

    Special Great Salt Lake License Plate

    https://www.utahsenatedemocrats.org/gslplate

    Special Great Salt Lake License Plate
https://www.utahsenatedemocrats.org/gslplate
    Special Great Salt Lake License Plate
    https://www.utahsenatedemocrats.org/gslplate
    Introducing the Special Great Salt Lake License Plate – Show Your Support for Preserving Utah’s Natural Wonder!
    Calling all nature enthusiasts, conservationists, and proud Utah residents! Here’s your chance to make a tangible difference and showcase your love for the majestic Great Salt Lake. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Special Great Salt Lake License Plate—a unique opportunity for you to support the preservation and restoration of this incredible natural treasure.

    By signing up and applying for the Special Great Salt Lake License Plate, you become an advocate for the ecological health and vitality of one of Utah’s most iconic landmarks. The Great Salt Lake holds immense ecological importance, serving as a vital habitat for countless bird species and supporting a delicate balance of ecosystems. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a lasting impact. Apply for your Special Great Salt Lake License Plate today and be part of a movement that supports the ongoing conservation efforts for this irreplaceable natural gem.

    The first step is for 500 people to apply for a plate. We would love to start seeing these plates on cars as soon as this fall… so sign up now, share this with your friends and family, and join your fellow lake supporters!

    Together, we can ensure that the Great Salt Lake continues to inspire, educate, and captivate for years to come.

    FAQ
    If you have a question about timelines, personalization, the preservation fund, collector’s plates, etc. please visit our FAQ page at :

    https://gslplate.weebly.com/faq.html