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Show Page (Elje 10 (Timre-Crfa- Wednesday, January 27, 1999 Nephi, Utah s Unregistered private ponds, anglers and birds biggest threats to whirling disease spread in Utah spreading the disease to the disease spread to enough of Utahs rainbow trout fisheries, Oho Despite a recent discovery of firmed in cutthroat trout exam- Buckhorn Reservoir, of which whirling disease being spread ined by Division fish pathologists Geyser Ditch is a tributary, said into Utah from an adjoining in Geyser Ditch, a small stream Chris Wilson, fish health spestate, the greatest threat to the in the LaSal Mountains in south- cialist at the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fisheries spread of whirling disease in eastern Utah. which believed the state disease, Its the lies within still Experiment Station. Utah While Valentine said its poscauses various deformities and itself, officials say. I would say this was unusu- sometimes death in young trout sible the disease could be spread al Joe Valentine, aquatic cul- and salmon, was spread to the from an adjoining state in the ture supervisor for the Utah Di- stream from whirling disease pos- future, its more likely whirling vision of Wildlife Resources said itive fish stocked by the Colorado disease in Utah would be spread after whirling disease was con Division of Wildlife in Colorados within the state itself. The good news is that of the almost 1,000 sites stocked annually in Utah, only 64 have tested positive for Myxobolus the whirling disease parcere-brafi- s, asite. I j Valentine hopes that with the help of anglers and private pond owners, it will stay that way. How Anglers Can Help Anglers can do much to help prevent the spread of whirling disease, by following a few simple rules: Clean all equipment of mud (boats, trailers, waders, boots, float tubes and fins) before leav- Good Imkin, incredibly durable, easy to clean. That's the beauty of Vtilsonart Fkxicini;. 20 wooJtT.im styles tile 20 stone-loo- k warranty Remarkably durable Coi rJ males w ith all Wilxmart lntematmnal Roger Huffman Floors 151 North 800 East, Nephi 3 (435) WiUtVMrt i ing. Flitirmi' t "Y1 W1LSONART' 623-472- y surtacini: proJucts Made in the U.S.A. ing your fishing water. Thoroughly dry equipment in the sun, if possible, before reuse. If you are traveling directly to other waters, clean your equipment with a strong solution of chlorine bleach or use another set of equipment. Dont dispose of fish heads, skeletons or entrails in any body of water. Fish parts should be disposed of in the garbage, by deep burying or by total burn- vysi Dont transport live fish be- tween bodies of water. This practice could spread disease and is strictly illegal. hatchery. Presently, all of the Divisions 10 sport fish hatcheries are cerVatified whirling disease-frelentine said. Each hatchery is tested annually, with hatcheries in close proximity to whirling e, If you observe the symptoms of whirling disease in fish (various deformities of the head, twisted spines, a black tail or fish swimming in whirling motions), or if you observe illegal fish stocking, contact your local Di- diseased waters tested twice each year. The Possible Future Impact of Whirling Disease on Fishing in vision conservation officer or call Utah It will pay for anglers to follow the Divisions poaching hotline at the tips provided, as the spread 3337. of whirling disease in Utah could Pond Owners Valentine reminds private have a significant impact on the pond owners that they must ob- future of the states fishing. For example, Utahs favorite tain a permit before building a fish the rainbow trout is the in Utah. Requiring private pond do most fish allows so to the owners susceptible to being pond Division of Wildlife Resources to infected with the whirling discontrol prohibited diseases, in- ease parasite. Should whirling cluding whirling disease, in each private pond in the state, Valentine said. Pond owners also are reminded that they may not take fish Many Utahns take potted azafrom the wild and plant them in leas they receive as a "get well their ponds. This illegal practice or holiday gift and plant them could result in whirling disease outdoors in hopes they will acand other diseases being spread climate to our climate, thrive and from one watershed to another, bloom once again. Valentine said. 1 have it on good authority Relocating fish may establish that most azaleas do not like new species and strains of fish Utah," says Jerry Goodspeed in watersheds where they dont Utah State University horticul-turalibelong, which may harm native and azalea spokesperfishes and upset fisheries man- son. Im sure it is nothing peragement plans and the success sonal. Our great state has very of those fisheries," he said. alkaline soils, harsh winters, and Keeping Birds Out of Division dry summers 'three things most Hatcheries azaleas simply detest." Most potWhile there isnt much that can ted azaleas are not meant to be be done to prevent birds from planted outdoors, he explains. feeding on whirling diseased fish They are grown from the start and then spreading the disease, with one goal in mind, to bloom the Divisions rebuilt Kamas once and then slowly die. AlFish Hatchery will have race- though this seems to be cruel and ways that are completely cov- unusual punishment for a plant, ered, preventing birds that may it is often worse to plant them in have fed on infected fish from the yard and subject them to AegOggg ILILDY Sys-100- 0 , O'"- - Tta'' - B2K ra .! 1 - I i rj- r- , in m Clottfe temperatures, propagation techniques, and resting periods in order to offer blooming plants anytime of the year. There are both evergreen and deciduous azaleas, with colors ranging from deep red and purple to a light yellow and orange. Most greenhouse azaleas are evergreen types. Potted azaleas are bred and hybridized to be propagated, grown and budded in a greenhouse and then sold as they begin to bloom, he says. They are grown for a one time splash of color and then to be discarded... Once a potted azalea is purchased and brought indoors, it should be placed in a sunny, well-l- it room with indirect lighting, over-wat- er fertilize a potted azalea, d says. "The nutrients in the pot should last until the flowers fade and the plant is ready to be sent to that great compost pile in the back yard. Good-spee- The curriculum breaks down into two distinct areas of emphasis from which U. students, enrolled in an appropriate graduate program, can choose: the information systems track and product innovation track. The information systems track e is a (21 semester-hour- ) program focusing on the design, development and management of information systems. It will be taught from a managerial standpoint, Moore explains. "Were not teaching students to become database programmers, but how to design and use information systems to make better business decisions, he says. The product innovation track is a (20 semester-hour- ) seven-cours- WO 10 CHANNIL (hoi V oyem r- . TV Hsso'ris EJEg:: if iw urmwiii five-cour- se program designed for stu- dents who want to work for companies where product innovation is critical to competitive success. Heavy in theory, the two tracks also provide field study opportunities where teams of students can apply what they learn in the classroom to the d problems of sponsoring companies. Some of the courses required for the certificate, have been taught at the U. for several years, says Moore. "We think this curriculum is valuable whether or not a formal certificate is involved, he says. As its now, the program wont require reallocation of existing funds or new real-worl- FOyOODg) J) re- searching different varieties, From page 7 programing per month S3n: lea propagators spend years a potted azalea, he adds. The blossoms will remain longer if the plant stays healthy, which means only watering after the top two to four inches of soil dries out. Tbo much water causes rot and an unhappy plant. "There is usually no need to $1 9.35 IUIOH foul months when not much else is in bloom. It is a true art form to get azaleas to bloom and keep them producing year round, he says. Aza- Do not J 3 light during the cold winter lighting. Once a desirable location is found, try to keep it there until it is through blooming." Complete Home COURT CSPAN c SPAN 2 Some greenhouse plants, such as azaleas, spend up to two years in a greenhouse before reaching the market, Goodspeed says. Many potted or greenhouse-grow- n azaleas are produced and sold throughout the year as flowering plants to cheer up a hospital patient or bring color to an otherwise lifeless winter room. Their colorful blooms are a de- it has spent its whole life in a greenhouse and is used to that Self-Installati- on &. fME & Utahs challenging environment Goodspeed says. "Remember, Buy a complete DISH Network Digital Satellite TV System for just $99. 2. Receive a FREE Kit at time of purchase 3. Then, subscribe to DISH Networks Americas Top 40 programming package for just $1 9.99 a month! 1. Only CdgOg ODGah st m the enjoyment of catching Utahs favorite fish may be lost. Brook trout and kokanne salmon also are susceptible to the disease, as are Utahs native trout, the cutthroat. "As far as our native cutthroat trout populations go, we dont want whirling disease to be the straw that breaks the camels back, Valentine said. The trout population in Geyser Ditch is a wild cutthroat population and because ofthe small size of the fish, whirling disease in the ditch may have a devastating effect on it, as it could on all other native cutthroat trout populations in Utah where the disease may spread. TTl?aul Klftl7 SOUTH FREEWAY EXIT "NEPHI state funds. |