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Discover the wild side of Cedar Valley. From animal sightings and conservation efforts to coexisting with nature in growing neighborhoods, we explore how wildlife and humans share the landscape.

How to Help Injured Wildlife Safely

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

If you’ve ever come across an injured animal and felt unsure of what to do, you’re not alone. Should you try to help? Should you leave it alone? It’s not always clear—and that’s exactly what an upcoming class aims to address. On Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. in the Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers…

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Balancing Growth with Wildlife Corridors in Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

As Utah County’s fastest-growing cities continue to expand, a centuries-old mule deer migration corridor faces increasing pressure from development. Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs are now at the heart of a statewide debate: Can rapid urban growth coexist with meaningful wildlife conservation? Rapid Growth and Habitat Pressure Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs in Utah County…

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The Eagle Mountain Kestrel Project: A Community-Driven Conservation Success

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

The Eagle Mountain Kestrel Project is a citizen-science initiative dedicated to the conservation of American Kestrels in Eagle Mountain, Utah. It was founded in 2015 and has been highly successful in providing artificial nesting sites for these small falcons. The project has been supported by the community including Cedar Valley Sentinel, EM City, Mayor(s) and…

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Categories: Kestrel / Wildlife

Spring Awakening: How to Stay Safe Around Utah’s Rattlesnakes This Season

April 14, 2025April 9, 2025

As Utah’s trails and canyons fill with hikers, bikers, and nature lovers this spring, another group is also making its seasonal debut — rattlesnakes. With warmer temperatures coaxing these reptiles from their winter dens, outdoor encounters are more likely than ever. While their presence may spark fear, rattlesnakes are not only a vital part of…

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Avian Flu Spreads to More Utah Counties Amid Ongoing Outbreak: What You Need to Know

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025

Avian flu, or avian influenza, is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects birds but can sometimes infect humans and other animals. It is caused by influenza A viruses, with strains like H5N1 and H7N9 being particularly concerning due to their potential to cause severe illness. The virus spreads through direct contact with infected…

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Categories: Health/Wellness / Wildlife

Eagle Mountain Helps DWR, UDOT With Projects and Studies to Help Wildlife Safely Migrate

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

DWR, UDOT and other partners complete 5 projects, 2 studies to help wildlife and fish safely migrate across Utah in 2024 SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Department of Transportation, as well as other partners, are working hard to reduce wildlife/vehicle collisions around the state and to also make…

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Categories: Recreation and Parks / Wildlife

Utah Has Four of The Top Ten Best National Parks for Stargazing

January 15, 2025January 16, 2025

The best national parks for stargazing – Canyonlands, Utah, placed third A new study looked at which national parks are the best for stargazing, with Canyonlands National Park, Utah, placed third.  The study, conducted by vacation rental site Lake.com, looked at data from the National Park Service’s Night Sky Data Collection Sites to see which national parks…

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Categories: Lifestyle / Recreation and Parks / Wildlife

Eagle Mountain Resident Riley Peck named new DWR director 

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

Salt Lake City — Utah Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Joel Ferry named Riley Peck as the new director for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, effective Monday, Jan. 13. A resident of Eagle Mountain, Utah County, Peck started working for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources in 2006 as a native aquatics technician….

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Mule Deer and Antler Shed Hunting In Eagle Mountain

January 1, 2025January 1, 2025

Mule deer migration is a critical wildlife issue in Eagle Mountain, Utah, and is impacted by various human activities, including shed antler hunting. The city has been working to protect the mule deer migration route, particularly as development increases through vital wildlife corridors. The Eagle Mountain Wildlife Corridor is a crucial part of the Great…

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Found a baby bird on the ground? Here’s what to do.

April 20, 2024April 18, 2024

The article offers guidance from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources on what to do if you encounter a baby bird. It advises to place featherless birds back in their nests or on branches, leave fledglings alone if they have feathers, avoid feeding them, and not to disturb bird nests with eggs or babies. Additionally,…

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