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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING This is to notify the public that the regular meeting of the Pope County Board of Adjustment will take place on Thursday, August 27th, 2026 beginning at or about 6:00 pm or shortly thereafter in the Pope County Courthouse, 3rd Floor Board Room, to consider the following agenda items: • Review meeting minutes from July 23rd, 2026 BOA meeting • Old Business • New Business o Variance hearing on the application by Rachel Goe…

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

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. 4. 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. Player said drought, heat and a lack of fo…