Description: Provo River Delta Restoration Project, PRDRP, Environmental Impact Statement, EIS
The Provo River Delta opened to the public on a gorgeous Saturday, October 26 with a celebration at the delta’s new Skipper Bay Trailhead. A couple hundred members of the public came out to traverse the new Skipper Bay Trail, take in the vistas from the viewing tower and pick up a treat or kernel of knowledge from those tabling at the event. Special thanks goes to BYU Mountain Strings for setting a festive tone for the day and to all Event Participants shown below that contributed their time, resources and
In addition to helping with June sucker recovery, the delta will be managed as a multi-use recreation area, for which a management plan is being developed. Utah County will operate and manage the new trails and trail amenities, gates, viewing tower and Skipper Bay Trailhead. And Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) will own and manage the delta, partially as a Waterfowl Management Area which is now open to fishing and waterfowl hunting, but hunters should note there are several no-shooting zones in th
The No Shooting Area (safety zone) exists to ensure the safety of all those in the delta, nearby Provo High School, and adjacent private properties. Respecting the safety zone and private property boundaries will help ensure the future of hunting on the Provo River Delta. Visitors should note they will find many large, easy-to-spot signs that identify the hunt area boundaries within the delta, as well as multiple maps and signs along the trails to serve as a reminder that hunting is allowed only in specific