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An Alternative Futures Study For The Uintah Basin: Exploring 2030, Nicholas E. Kenczka
An Alternative Futures Study For The Uintah Basin: Exploring 2030, Nicholas E. Kenczka
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
The Uinta Basin is located within the Colorado Plateau consisting of various ecosystems ranging from high elevation mountainous regions to sage and juniper woodlands. The basin rests in the northeast corner of Utah with the largest communities being Vernal, Roosevelt, and Duchesne. Other key features include the Flaming Gorge Recreation Area, Green River, and Dinosaur National Monument. The basin historically has been a major region for natural resource extraction, and the population fluctuation has mirrored the "boom" and "bust" cycles of the industry. The Uintah Basin has recently recognized the need for developing a comprehensive plan for identifying the critical …
Alternative Futures 2030: Ogden Valley, Louis Alan Hurst
Alternative Futures 2030: Ogden Valley, Louis Alan Hurst
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
Ogden Valley is a high mountain community located in the northern Wasatch Mountain Range (Figure 1), and is located entirely within Weber County, Utah. Three communities sit within the valley: Huntsville, Eden, and Liberty. Early Mormon settlers established these communities in the mid-1800s; however, only the town of Huntsville is incorporated. The rural valley is in close proximity to the densely populated Wasatch Front, in particular, Ogden City. Ogden Valley is approximately 331 square miles and has an elevation that ranges between 4400 and 9700 feet. This wide range in elevation provides a diverse environment for humans, wildlife , and …