Public Notice of Emergency Changes to the 2004 Fishing Regulations Established by the Wildlife Board for Taking Fish and Crayfish

I, Miles Moretti, by authority granted in Section 23-14-8 of the Wildlife Resources Code of Utah, declare an emergency amendment to the 2004 Utah Fishing Regulations. The following has been amended:

MATT WARNER RESERVOIR (Uintah County):

Matt Warner Reservoir is reopened to fishing. Anglers are allowed to harvest 4 trout as outlined under the bag and possession limits in the 2004 Fishing Proclamation.

Anglers should be aware that the Tri-County Health Department in the Uintah Basin has issued a health advisory restricting the consumption of water by livestock and other animals, and requesting people not to drink or swim in the reservoir. This health advisory is a result of recent cattle deaths associated with a blue-green algae bloom (Microcystis aeruginosa) in the reservoir water. According to this health advisory, some strains of Microcystis sp. produce toxins that have been reported to result in skin irritation and gastrointestinal discomfort in humans that come into contact with these particular algae blooms.

Except for any other emergency changes made since January 1, 2004 all other rules established in the 2004 Utah Fishing Regulations remain in effect.

UTAH DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES

By: Miles Moretti, Acting Director

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of October 2004.

Rebecca Johnson, Notary Public

My commission expires: April 7, 2007