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Farmington Bay volunteer honored with ‘Birder of the Year' nomination after more than 20 years of service
FARMINGTON, Utah () — Volunteers across the state help the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources fill in the gaps with programs and facilities here in Utah. One of these volunteers received a special nomination for his dedication. In Farmington, volunteers help the provide a gateway to the Great Salt Lake Wetlands. When you get there, you might meet Larry McClurg. He's been welcoming guests and sharing this beautiful part of our state for over 20 years. 'It's such a neat place, there's wildlife, there's scenery. It's beautiful,' Larry McClurg explained. Just west of I-15 in Farmington sits the Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area, an 18,000-acre wetland complex that is managed for waterfowl and a variety of water birds. It's a place many may not have noticed. A Utah woman's passion for kindness transforms lives in Downtown Salt Lake 'I don't know the percentage, but I would guess it's pretty high of people who don't even know this area exists. That's why I try to inform them,' McClurg shared. This place has been a weekly stop for 85-year-old McClurg. He has been volunteering at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center off and on for more than 20 years. 'When people come in to visit us, they need some information. So I give them information about the Farmington Bay Wildlife Management Area,' McClurg said. It is volunteers, just like McClurg, who help make the education center work. They host students on field trips and anyone else who wants to learn about the 18,000 acres for migratory and nesting shore birds. Ashley Kijowski is the coordinator for the center. She explained that the volunteers help to make up the difference at the center. They clean, they maintain the grounds, and they help run the education center when visitors arrive. 'I honestly think we couldn't do anything that we do out here without our volunteers,' Kijowski said. Follow the Flag raises gigantic flags and patriotic spirit Ashley has been so grateful for the volunteers — she nominated McClurg for the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival Birder of the Year. McClurg thought it was unnecessary, but he did it. 'I think there are people more qualified than I am, but I said yes, I would,' he said. For the people McClurg has helped, his 20 years of kindness and wisdom have made a difference as he shares the beauty of this part of Davis County. 'The more you learn about nature, the more beautiful this world is,' McClurg shared. There are events throughout the year at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center; you can learn more about them on their Facebook Page. Father's Day Gift Guide: &Collar's spill proof shirts are a great get for dad! VIDEO: UTA released footage of 4-vehicle crash involving bus on I-15 'Immaturity': Rand Paul rips White House after being 'uninvited' from picnic Remains of Texas family missing in Alaska believed to be recovered Driver arrested after crash injures 3 children at lemonade stand in North Carolina Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Mountain View Corridor closing to all pass-through traffic for five weeks
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah () — The city of Saratoga Springs announced that Mountain View Corridor is going to be closed to all pass-through traffic between Pioneer Crossing and Pony Express Parkway for approximately five weeks, beginning on June 16. Saratoga Springs announced the closure in and stated that it is happening 'due to unforeseen conflicts involving multiple third-party utilities.' Residents will need to access their neighborhoods from the west, as shown in the map below. The city also said that they expect 1200 N to reopen to local traffic after the first few weeks, and additional access points to neighborhoods should open as construction progresses. UDOT: Bangerter Highway construction updates According to the city, the good news about this closure is that it will allow for a 'more aggressive construction schedule' and will help shorten the overall timeline of the project. The city is also working closely with the Fire Department to make sure that emergency services are unaffected by the construction. For updates about the construction, visit the city's . Farmington Bay volunteer honored with 'Birder of the Year' nomination after more than 20 years of service Utah Attorney General joins 23andMe lawsuit objecting sale of private genetic data Mountain View Corridor closing to all pass-through traffic for five weeks BMW's new flagship SUV to debut in US Los Angeles-area mayors demand that Trump administration stop stepped-up immigration raids Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
