The Wild Horse is an icon of the American West. As such they were protected under the Horse and Burro Act in 1971. 43 years later that very protection may be one of the biggest threats to Wild Horses.
This week the program looks at the Wild Horse program administered by the BLM and the challenges that land managers face following rules, regulations and laws that have been put in place to protect Wild Horses. We also met with County representatives who are frustrated by the issues created by the overpopulation of Wild Horse herds. The issues on the ground affect a number of users of both Public and Private Lands.
Tune into the program this Sunday at 8:30 am on ABC4UTAH to see the discussion. Or look it up on our You Tube Channel: (May not be uploaded until Sunday Morning)
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLum3SCQ9mGZTvVoJgnI38np2P-oa4ernj
You may also want to watch our previous discussion on County Councils from last week’s show.
http://youtu.be/Gv6j1yx4Sgo?list=UUutDmZVNNXEFm4J9ipI4LTg
Or you can find more details from the BLM:
http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/whbprogram.html
Including a great documentary on the Wild Horses and Burros:
http://youtu.be/eAmKRCH6908 Good Background
If you think you might have a solution to the Wild Horse and Burro problem check out the BLM’s prize challenge for a solution:
http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/whbprogram/Prize_Challenge.html
Thank you for your interest in County Government and the important issues that affect your life on a daily basis. Below is a list of fun events taking place this weekend.
Great Events Around the State:
Tooele County:
Utah County
Casino Royale UTAH LAKE http://ayltv.com/casino.html JULY 19th
Jiggle Fest http://www.thanksgivingpoint.org/events/jigglefest JULY 19th
Sevier and Piute County:
http://www.candymountainresort.com/info/paiute-atv-trail/
http://www.blastfromthepastcarshow.com/ July 25-26
Rich County:
Bear Lake Monster Swim July 19
Uintah County: