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Show Sunday. February M. 19M THE HERALD. Prow, Utaa-P- SA ae U.S. Hands Over Canal Zone The 1970s marked the end to U S ownership of the shortcut from the Atlanor vice msa. tic to the Pacific The Panama Canal Zone passed into history on Oct 1. 1979. as the Lotted States stars and stripes were taken down and ownership of the waterway turned cer to Panama. Residents of the Canal Zone were overcome with emotion as their territory left NO LONGER EXPECTED regiea. a kerd of u be aleatifal at ike Ml elk tcurk far Im4 amid MtKtnnl Herald Staff Beparter Sigmficant changes have been fraud in the wildlife situation throughout Utah County over the past decade, and more will occur ia the future as maa continues his progressioa into areas historically set aside far animals, wMife spwialist Desas Srky. of the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources, las predicted. Shiriey said wildlife has definitely diminished ia numbers of some types, especially deer, over the past 10 years. He alio said as the next decade comes into full play, the Bombers will continue to diminish as new hosing projects, highways and other accelerations in mat's deopmeat that woskl sob-trafrom wildlife habitate centime to increase. Shirley speculated that from past experience ia tins' area, hoosisg will continue to be built farther and higher into toe moontaia regions snrroandmg Utah County. Re said this will cause the deer population in flie corarty lo seek winter refuge ia'higher altitudes, and cany will not survive the winters as they had in the lower realms of the valley. More hunters and fishermen in the aHey will also decrease the numbers of the wildlife population. Shirley said he hopes measures tales by the government wiO help prevent heavy losses. Bet be stated that he doesn't "know what we'd do in a bt of instances. We're not throwing in the towel." Already the government is supplying wildlife with grazing land ia many of the surrounding canyon areas. Spanish Fork and Loafer Canyons will be in- - - The tranacttOB al the Panama Canal will be complete by the end of this century when Panama wiQ assume complete control and sovereignty over the canal. The dissolvffig of the Canal Zone was a result of a 1977 treaty which President Carter and Ges. Omar Tomjos signed to turn the canal over to Panama ownership The treaty was a source of bitter controversy in both countries mul-btad- m' Vke Presided Walter Sfcaidal at tended the ceremonies and called it a "landmark time and place " However, nai many Americans who lived in the Zone wept when the Bag was lowered to make room for Panama s flag. I'-- S grasses, Ygw County Wildlife Populations Change With Growing Cities By DARLENE WHITE the hands of thea- native L'i while of Panamanians raced into the area wrtafawl. "The? are Ttev are stranental hi wildlife preservation. But water supplies ia the areas are expected to change, creating further difficBltws. Land animals are sot the only creatures m tne y experiencing chaage. Water&fe also is increasing and decreasicg ia species Bombers. Shirley pointed tat that wtsk seme specks, sea as the catfish, are decreasing in Bombers, others, sack as the bass rai-le- 11 kJ m KldDGiJii inosDuiiesSo . LifJfJm 555S55 f U J b 4mduttmi aSBBSBaSaBBaSBBBBSSSBBBSBBW 1 V7V kf 1 aa and white Caa, art easing. Utah County has at least two endangered species living hi the area, although one has not beta seea for a Banker of yean. Bald eages winter west of Utah Lake and ki some of the canyon areas. The pargoa fakon, which was knows to nest in Slate and Rock Caayons, kas not bees seen ia the areaia the past few years, bMShirky predicted the next decade would see them returning to their old nesting grounds. Another type of animal kas been introduced to the state within the past few years and has recent ven-bt- -i into the county. The Rocky Mmtam is finding a home near the Alpine drainage area. Eat still others suffer, Shirley pointed out that pheasants, squirrels, and all other small animals are m numbers as their natural going to decrease habitat is orercome by progress. He said that as man multiplies in the region creating greater demands on wildlife and aatsral resources, more and more species of wild life wiO suffer from the progression. The 1330s could see wildlife, now of plentiful Bombers, being added to the endangered species list tt National Park Service Adopts Environmental Plan for River t " Si Electronic ignition and Heatsaver flue damper make this the most efficient gas furnace yet Exclusive DURACURVE heat exchanger provides extra quiet extra dependable operation. Built for lasting com- fort. Oore Gas Eleaf Per Dollar! UlSn Cm Cl2ACLASS II Prtleass Servict Life. This special adds glass coating years to heal exchanger Efe. Protects against moisture and corrosion. Gives you an added dimension of sBtBIGV A management plan which will phase out form in August 1979 for a public review period. motorized river running craft on the Colorado River That period was extended to 60 days at the request of at Grand Canyon National Park over a five year members of Congress and concessioners who operate period has been adopted. National Park Service raft trip services on the river. Director WSuam J. Whales has anansBggd The plan will gradually reduce the number of This plan, which has been under public discussion motorized trips allowed between Lees Ferry and and review since January 1978, will provide a "uniSeparation Cairjon over a five year period beginning que river experience to match the incredible diver- in Die 1983 season. Beginning in 1385, all trips will be sity of the natural and cultural resources of the oar powered. The plan establishes use levels. ami xtahliAx afpty and m- Grand Canyon," Whales said. rxtiffrjlffifrj l?mrh The Ural plan contains several modifications of the vironmectal protection regulations so that river rundraft which was released for final public review on ning will have a minimal and temporary impact on Aug. 3, 1971, Whales said. Is response to comments tile soils, vegetation and wildlife on the river banks received, adjustments were made in the quotas for and Inside canyons. The popularity of floating the Colorado River grew certain smaller commercial operators to ensure a viable economic base for them during the five year rapidly in the late 1960s, from 2.099 persons in 1967 to motor phase out period. 1M3 in 1372. In 1973 the National Park Service esmake-ufor and tablished temporary limits on river use and began a trips "By eliminating provisions modifying the length of some trips we have kept the comprehensive river research program which suptotal mnnber of boat launches and user days at the plied the data used in preparing the river management plan. levels proposed in the draft plan," Whakn said. The draft management plan was issued by the Copies of the final plan are available for review at : National Park Service in January 1978. Seven public Division of Ranger Activities, National Park Sermeetings were held in February and March 1978 to vice, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C provide for citizen participation in the development 2(240; Grand Canyon National Park, P.O. Box 129. of the final plan. 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