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Wildfires, water and public access dominate Emery County Public Lands Meeting

By etvnews.com · August 10, 2026 · 1 min read
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CASTLE DALE — The Emery County Public Lands Council discussed wildfire response, forest management, water projects, public access and proposed energy development during its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, Aug. Chairman Rod Player opened the meeting by cautioning against misinformation circulating online, specifically addressing claims that recent bear sightings in Price were caused by wildfires.

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