Tuesday, June 7, 2011

UPLAN

UPlan is an interactive planning and analysis tool developed by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) that provides access to data that supports informed discussions and decisions. UPlan also facilitates synchronizing plans and projects with other state agencies, local governments, federal agencies, utility companies, and within UDOT’s many departments.

UPLAN Screenshots (click for detail)

Land Use View


Environmental View


Thursday, April 7, 2011

University of Utah Health Care Debuts iPhone App to Access Patient Medical Records

University of Utah Health Care will begin offering a free app for patients to access their personal medical records on-the-go, becoming the first health system in Utah to offer MyChart for the iPhone. MyChart is a program that allows patients to access their own medical records through a secure online portal.

The MyChart app, designed by Epic Systems Corporation, provides patients instant access to their electronic medical records directly from an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Many of the same convenient and personalized tools found through the University’s online patient portal now can be accessed through a smart phone.

More details on the University Hospital website

Wildlife open houses to be held

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will host two Public Open Houses in Northern Utah on April 14 in Cache Valley and April 21 in South Ogden. Wildlife and habitat biologists from the Division's Northern Region will be on hand at these events to gather input from the public and to share their experiences in leading deer recovery efforts.

Learn more at Wildlife.Utah.gov

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Utah SBDC Offers Online BizSmart Class

BizSmart is our 8-week online with local coaches, entrepreneur training program - for more information on BizSmart, please contact Len Erickson at len.erickson@dixie.edu or by calling 435-652-7752.

The Utah Small Business Development Center also offers many additional resources and classes for Utah businesses.

Check out the whole listing on the SBDC website and get started now!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Jordanelle State Park: A Great Getaway

Jordanelle State Park is located in a picturesque mountain setting near Heber City. The park offers an array of recreation opportunities near the Wasatch Front. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking are some of the activities to do at this very popular park. Anglers fish for trout, bass, and perch. The park offers two recreation areas, Hailstone and Rock Cliff.

Hailstone is a large developed campground and day-use area on the west side of the reservoir, and is a favorite location of boaters and RV campers. Many of our campsites offer water and electric hook-ups.

Rock Cliff Recreation Area is located on the southeast corner of the reservoir and offers visitors a quieter experience. Nestled in the tall cottonwoods on the Upper Provo River, Rock Cliff offers camping, a nature center and a boardwalk. These campgrounds are walk-in and dogs are not allowed.

Learn more at Stateparks.Utah.gov

Growing the Economy is #1 Priority for Utah's Chief Executive

"Utah will lead the nation as the best performing economy and be recognized as a premier global business destination." That's Governor Gary R. Herbert's vision for Utah. "We have a goal and a mission," he declared to more than 1,000 business and political leaders during the Governor's Economic Summit Mar. 28 at the Grand America Hotel.

"It's nice to see a U.S. governor with a head on his shoulders," whispered one businessman at the event who said he was from Switzerland and was visiting Utah on a ski/business trip. Governor Herbert's leadership was also noted during the morning keynote address when Ray Torto, global chief economist for CB Richard Ellis, drew laughs from the audience by saying, "Your governor is smarter than my governor. Your governor went to China. My governor went to Europe."

Read the rest of this story on UtahPolicy.com

Utah History: Uintah Reservation Created 150 Years Ago

In 1861 Abraham Lincoln created by presidential proclamation a reservation for Ute Indians in the Uintah Basin. By 1870 several bands of Utes had been forced to move there.

The relationship between the American Indians in the Utah Territory and the Mormon settlers was complicated, and as the Mormons began to expand their settlements throughout the rest of the territory, it only got more difficult.

Read the rest of this story on State History's new website.

Monday, April 4, 2011

The Utah Beacon Community and Health Information Technology

The Utah Beacon Community Program, called the IC3, "Improving Care Through Connectivity and Collaboration," aims to improve the care that patients receive, particularly those with diabetes and other life-threatening conditions; decrease unnecessary costs in the health care system; and improve public health. Specifically, it is working to achieve four primary objectives:
  • Improve the health and health care for people with diabetes through management and coordination of care
  • Reduce avoidable hospital stays and emergency department visits for people with diabetes
  • Improve consistency between patient wishes and care provided during the last six months of life
  • Improve communicable disease-reporting capacity among hospitals

Check out the new "I Love History" website!



I Love History was created to provide learning resources for young people, teachers, and anyone interested in Utah's past. In supporting students and teachers engaged in Utah history, the website seeks to encourage:
  • An understanding of how past actions and events affect the present.
  • Critical thinking.
  • Greater understanding and respect for all peoples.
  • A vision of possibilities, and a motivation to contribute to the unfolding story.

Utah Archaeology Week

During Utah Archaeology Week you can learn about Utah's long-ago past and have fun while doing it.

Utah Archaeology Week, May 7 – 14, 2011

Statewide events will give you insight into groups who made their lives here for thousands of years before people started writing history.

The week begins with State History’s annual Archaeology Week Open House at the Rio Grande Depot on Saturday, May 7, 2011, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

More details from Utah State History

Mule deer trends on the Manti

On Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m., the Division of Wildlife Resources will hold a public meeting in Castle Dale at the Museum of the San Rafael located at 70 N. 100 E. to discuss mule deer management.

As we are all aware, deer and deer hunting have become hot button issues, attracting the attention of state and local policy makers, businessmen, sportsmen, and the public at-large.

Read more at Wildlife.Utah.gov

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Permitting: NSR Intents-to-Approve Out for Public Comment

The Division of Air Quality has a public comment period for permitting before new requests are approved.

Visit this site for permits that are currently out for public comment.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Recreation Opportunities Abound in Eastern Utah

The Bureau of Land Management oversees thousands of acres throughout Utah, including some great travel destinations in eastern Utah such as Nine Mile Canyon and the Book Cliffs.

To learn more, visit the Utah BLM website.

U of U MBA Students Claim Top Honors in First ACG Utah Cup

University of Utah MBA students have claimed top honors in the inaugural mergers and acquisitions case competition sponsored by the Utah chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth.

Under the guidance of Bonita Austin, a professor in the David Eccles School of Business Management Department, the team recently beat out competitors from Brigham Young University, Utah Valley University and Westminster College to claim the ACG Cup Utah crown.

Read more at Utah.edu

Avalanche program on Science Questions Radio

Science Questions Radio is a local public radio program that covers topics of interest in science and technology. Over the past several years, producers Sheri Quinn and Suzi Montgomery have done in-depth profiles on USTAR researchers.

An off-the-cuff conversation several months ago between Sheri Quinn and USTAR’s communications director Michael O’Malley turned into a 30-minute program on avalanche science and control. Many of the techniques used by ski areas and other snow safety experts around the world were actually developed in Little Cottonwood Canyon back in the 1950s and 1960s. Today Utah resorts and the Utah Avalanche Center continue to be at the forefront of efforts to minimize the impact of avalanches on the lives of on-piste and off-piste recreational enthusiasts.

Read more on InnovationUtah.com

I-15 Core Project Hot Spots










Construction Hot Spots
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March 25-27, 29-30: I-15 in Orem Restricted to One Lane, Geneva Road Closed
Week of March 28: I-15 in Provo Restricted to One Lane for Bridge Work
Beginning week of March 28: Provo Center Street Lanes Shifting
Through March: Orem 800 North Restricted to One Lane Nightly
April 1-4: Northbound I-15 On-Ramp at University Parkway Closed Three Nights
April 2-4: U.S. 6 to Northbound I-15 On-Ramp Closed

For more information, please visit I-15 Core on Utah.gov

Brian Head Spring Carnival

Apr. 2 - Brian Head
Brian Head Spring Carnival - Brian Head Spring Carnival & Dummy Jump. Brought to you by Brian Head Resort and Chamber of Commerce. For information call 888-677-2810 or visit www.brianheadchamber.com

Phone: 888-677-2810
Location: Brian Head, Brian Head
Web Address: www.brianheadchamber.com

For more Utah events, visit travel.utah.gov

Sandhill Crane Lecture

Mar. 31 - Park City
Sandhill Crane Lecture - Sandhill cranes are one of the most spectacular and highly visible birds on the Swaner Preserve, specifically for their unique courtship dance and prehistoric call. Come join local birding expert and author, Bill Fenimore, to learn about crane behavior, migration, and their uses on the preserve. The lecture will be held in the Swaner EcoCenter Theater, with a book signing to follow. Reservations for this lecture are required. There is an $8 fee for non-members and $4 for members. To RSVP, please contact us at 435-649-1767 ext. 113 or Savannah@SwanerEcoCenter.org.

For more events, please visit travel.utah.gov

Ride On! Video Contest

Grab your riding gear, your friends and your camera and create your own off-highway vehicle safety video. You, your teacher, and your school could each win up to $1,500 in cash and gift certificates! *No taxpayer money is used for prizes.

Utah State Parks and Recreation, Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA), and the Larry H. Miller Group co-sponsor the RIDE ON! Video Contest.

Your winning videos will be used by Utah State Parks and SITLA to share safe OHV riding messages, and communicate the importance of protecting and respecting SITLA land.

Vote.Utah.Gov Campaign Receives National Recognition














WASHINGTON D.C. (March 11, 2011) - Love Communications was featured on the red carpet tonight at the "Oscars of Political Advertising" to accept a national award for the firm's recent voter outreach campaign.

The firm won a 2011 Pollie Award from the American Association for Political Consultants for its Vote.Utah.Gov campaign for the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office.

Winners were announced today at the 20th annual Pollie Awards at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington D.C. The annual awards represent the "best of the best in political communication." Agency President Tom Love and John Youngren, vice president of Strategic Communications, were on hand to pick up the firm's recognition for "Best Use of Humor" in the TV Public Affairs category.

"We had a lot of fun working on this campaign with Lieutenant Governor Greg Bell and his entire staff, and are honored that our hard work has been recognized nationally," Tom Love said. "We were able to design and execute a fun and creative voter outreach campaign that resonated with Utahns and helped drive them to the polls last November."

The Vote.Utah.Gov campaign included television and outdoor advertising, web design and social media outreach efforts. The Pollie specifically recognized the TV component of the campaign, which featured a humorous married couple asking questions about voting and driving people to the new Vote.Utah.Gov website.

The site received nearly 195,000 visits, including nearly 140,000 new visitors, and boasted 1.2 million page views by Election Day, Nov. 2.