In a collaborative effort, Unified Fire Authority and the Eagle Mountain City Streets Department have coordinated plans for a controlled burn scheduled for Monday, March 18. The burn aims to address the accumulation of tumbleweeds along Eagle Mountain Blvd., specifically in the vicinity of Carriage Hill Dr. Beginning at 8 a.m., this scheduled operation is… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Wildlife & Conservation
Monitoring storm drains helps prevent illicit discharge
Unlike sanitary sewer systems, storm sewer systems do not clean or filter the water that passes through them. In sanitary sewer systems, the water is cleaned, treated and recycled for reuse. In storm sewer systems, the water is channeled untouched out of urbanized areas and back into nature. Because of this, it is important for… Read more »
Winter reappears in Eagle Mountain
After several mild winters with little snowfall, Eagle Mountain has experienced a plentiful winter. Current snowpack, as of today, from 8-20 inches was reported depending on the location and elevation, according to WeatherStreet.com. Living in a desert region, one might think that would mean dry and hot, but in the Cedar Valley, a rich array… Read more »
Responsible plastic bag use keeps community clean
Ghostly apparitions can appear when plastic grocery bags float by on the wind, or are caught on a fence or shrub. Multiply that experience by billions and it’s more than just an apparition, but a problem being addressed by governments around the world. “Our number one problem here at the landfill is single-use plastic grocery… Read more »
Summit within Lake Mountains officially named Eagle Mountain
Since Eagle Mountain City’s founding in 1996, residents and visitors alike have mistakenly assumed a nearby mountain bears the same name. That assumption is no longer a mistake. In cooperation with the United States Geological Survey and the Utah Committee on Geographic Names, Eagle Mountain City worked for two years to locate a point within… Read more »
Dark-sky compliance preserves views, assists wildlife
Less than 100 years ago, anyone could look up on a clear night and see thousands of stars. Now, millions of children cannot experience the Milky Way where they live. The increased and widespread use of artificial light at night is not only impairing views of the galaxy, but also adversely affecting the environment, safety,… Read more »
Climatologist: Water conservation needed despite strong winter precipitation
It has been a banner year for precipitation here in Eagle Mountain, as well as the entire state of Utah. After years of low snow totals, the weather pattern has shifted, according to Utah State University researcher and assistant state climatologist Dr. Jon Meyer. Many residents are asking why Utah has experienced so many storms?… Read more »
Proposed Lower Hidden Valley site reviewed for development amendments
An action item that came before the Eagle Mountain City Planning Commission this week is generating a response from affected residents. The proposal amends the Lower Hidden Valley Master Development Plan in preparation for the construction of new residential dwelling units near Hidden Hollow Elementary School. The land developer hopes to begin construction as early… Read more »