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Outdoor notes
Wildlife biologists captured 30 desert bighorn sheep and placed them in a new home.
The Division of Wildlife Resources captured the sheep at several sites in southeastern Utah. The biologists then transplanted them to John's Canyon, a tributary of the San Juan River. The river empties into the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell.
Bill Bates, DWR biologist, says wild sheep once lived in John's Canyon but were extirpated decades ago. The recent transplant is the first step in bringing sheep back to the canyon. The biologists collected surplus animals from healthy herds near Green River and Moab and then trucked them south.
The new herd consists of five rams, 22 ewes and three lambs. The habitat in John's Canyon is similar to the habitat in the areas they were taken from. The canyon features craggy cliffs and a permanent water source.
5K TO BENEFIT SCHOOLS
The opportunity to run, walk or crawl to help raise money for nine local schools during the 8th Annual Goldenwest Credit Union 5K on March 29.
Last year 2,100 participants registered for the 5K for Schools, raising more than $45,000 to benefit public education.
Registration forms are available at www.gwcu.org, Goldenwest branches and participating schools. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. at 5025 S. Adams Ave. in South Ogden.
Race fees are $10 for student and $15 for nonstudents who register for the race that day. For information visit www.gwcu.org or call 621-4550.
ROCKPORT TO CLOSE
The bridge located at the entrance to Rockport State Park on state Route 302 will be replaced by the Utah Department of Transportation, forcing closure of the park from March 31 through April 14.
Throughout construction, public access is unavailable and all park facilities will be closed until construction is complete.
For current construction information, call 435-336-2241.
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