Friday July 9, 2021

When visitors embark on Moab’s most popular trails, they’re not only carrying snacks, water and sunscreen, but also different levels of knowledge about stewardship and the desert ecosystem. Grand County is hoping to increase visitor understanding of trail systems and how to care for them through a trail ambassador program planned for launch this fall. Trail ambassadors will be stationed at Mill Creek and other popular destinations to answer questions and educate recreationists. Today on the news, we speak with Maddie Logowitz, who will oversee the program through Grand County Active Transportation and Trails.

Plus, our Weekly News Reel, where we check in with other reporters and about their latest stories of our area. The Times-Independent’s Doug McMurdo (8:00) discusses a snag for the affordable Walnut Lane Apartments development as well as some extra millions in Grand County’s coffers. The Moab Sun News’ Maggie McGuire (16:30) talks about a decline in wellbeing in Moab as well as the resignation of San Juan County’s often controversial Clerk/Auditor.

Show Notes:

Photo: Grand County's trail ambassador program will station people at popular Moab trails to answer questions and discuss land stewardship principles.

7/6/21 Trail Ambassador Program Update (starts at 53:00)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqkNoV51_FI

Grand County Active Transportation and Trails
https://www.grandcountyutah.net/971/Active-Transportation-and-Trails

Weekly News Reel Mentions –

The Times-Independent: Walnut Lane builder can’t get bonded
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/walnut-lane-builder-cant-get-bonded/

The Times-Independent: Thanks to tourism, Grand County has an extra $8.4M
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/thanks-to-tourism-grand-county-has-an-extra-8-4m/

Moab Sun News: Survey indicates decline in Moab wellbeing – USU study of Moab residents showed 62 percent decline in personal wellbeing
https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_ed05cf28-df9d-11eb-b2f7-638c0946ea27.html

Moab Sun News: San Juan County clerk resigns – Nielson’s tenure notable legal challenges
https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_b24c6ddc-dfa8-11eb-8046-9f508c4f83fd.html