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KZMU News: Wednesday April 3, 2019

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English - April 03, 2019 19:30 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MB - ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
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Warming weather in Moab typically means increased visitation. For Mill Creek Canyon, that combination of sunny days with more tourism poses significant threats to its cultural and natural resources – as well as public safety. It’s not unusual for the parking lot to overflow, while hordes of visitors drag coolers and blast music down the trailhead. A collaborative group of city, county, public lands and nonprofit representatives are now looking for answers to mitigate impacts associated with increased recreation. They're creating a survey about Mill Creek Canyon and want to hear from community members. Tune in and learn more.