Deseret News – A rare Utah fish that once numbered in the millions but had dwindled to less than 1,000 is showing signs of recovery, according to wildlife officials. The June sucker, which lives only in Utah Lake and its tributaries, made its first appearance this year at a restored creek near Springville.

Weekly Lineup of Topics on Backcountry Utah

June 22, 2009– June 26, 2009

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June 22, 2009
Monday Morning (Track 1) Efforts to Restore Utah Lake—Jackie Watson, DWR

Monday Afternoon (Track 2) The June Sucker Recovery Program—Jackie Watson, DWR

June 23, 2009

Tuesday Morning (Track 3)  Warmwater Fishing Fun throughout Utah—Drew Cushing, DWR

Tuesday Afternoon (Track 4) Newton Reservoir and Tiger Muskies—Drew Cushing , DWR

June 24, 2009

Wednesday Morning (Track 5) Development of a Warmwater Hatchery Program—Drew Cushing, DWR

Wednesday Afternoon (Track 6) More than 70 Rides at the Rocky Mountain ATV Jamboree—Kevin Arrington, Sevier County

June 25, 2009  

Thursday Morning (Track 7) Setting a New ATV World Record—Kevin Arrington, Rocky Mountain ATV Jamboree

Thursday Afternoon (Track High School Students help Endangered Fish—Melinda Bennion, DWR

June 26, 2009

Friday Morning (Track 9) Recovery Efforts on the Virgin River—Melinda Bennion, DWR

Friday Afternoon (Track 10) – Deep Fried Pickles and Oreo Cookies —Steve McGrath, Camp Chef