03-04-2005, 03:24 PM
The state legislative session is over and I wanted to give an update on the proposed DWR and state parks cutbacks.
The funding cuts for DWR ($210000) and State Parks ($299700) enforcement were not restored. Fortunately, for the DWR, they picked up a few budgetary crumbs from the legislature which will help partially offset the original cuts, so the total effect may not be as bad for them as originally thought. The same probably can't be said for State Parks, and they will likely lose up to 6 enforcement officers. (Please remember this, during the summer, when you are reading on this forum the innumerable complaints about the lack of boating enforcement at our favorite lakes.)
As for the State Park closures, I couldn't find any new information on this in my searches. It would appear this is still a concern. Decisions on this issue will likely come in April, so stay tuned. Just as a reminder, originally, 2 or 3 on this list of 10 State Parks were slated for closure.
1. Camp Floyd 2. East Canyon 3. Green River (Emery) 4. Huntington 5. Hyrum 6. Iron Mission 7. Otter Creek 8. Piute 9.Quail Creek 10. Starvation
If any members know any additional info on this, let me know.
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