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Vernal City Mayor Concerned For Ashley Springs Water Supply Following Letter From Uintah County

By basinnow.com · July 29, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah News spotted this story published July 29, 2026 at basinnow.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

Vernal City Mayor Corey Foley is very concerned about the safety of the area’s water supply at Ashley Springs as he says Uintah County’s determination to grow their access to the Via Ferrata in Ashley Gorge has escalated. Foley received a letter from Uintah County via certified mail at his home address, dated June 30, 2026, regarding the ‘Ashley Gorge Easement Agreement’.

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