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By the Moab Information Center

Join the Moab Information Center on Thursdays throughout the summer months for the Moab lecture series, where local scientists and park rangers discuss their work.


Lectures are hosted at the Moab Information Center (3015 S. Hwy 191) at 5 p.m.

May 8 ~ Nair Perez-Torres ~ Stories of Work, Community, and Change ~
Moab has always been shaped by the people who live and work here, but not all of their stories are well known. In this talk, we will dive into the experiences of longtime residents whose voices haven’t always been heard. Through interviews and research, we’ll explore the histories, struggles, and contributions of Moab’s working people, preserving their stories for future generations.

May 15 ~ Mike DeHoff ~ Returning Rapids ~
A group of river runners from Moab Utah had a simple question: “When will the next rapid in Cataract Canyon return?”From this singular curiosity a ragtag group of people started out on a treasure hunt that became a pivotal role in the study of a declining reservoir and a water and river management system that is in dire crisis.What the research team found was an incredibly rapid rate of ecosystem return. Areas of the Colorado and San Juan Rivers that were once affected by Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell Reservoir were able to recover from the effects of man-made engineering gone wrong. The Returning Rapids Project team will present the on-going story of how a river can restore itself from massive impacts of a water storage project that some deem one of the greatest environmental catastrophes of modern times. Using historic photos, pre-Glen Canyon Dam Maps, and ongoing monitoring will show how they have been able to document a river’s return and a canyon’s recovery.

Looking ahead
June 19 | Climate Change in Utah’s High Mountains: Implications for Natural Resources and Biodiversity by Scott Hotaling
June 26 | Juneteenth: Freedom Day by Robert Anderson
July 10 | Site Stewardship Program by Ian Wright (State Historic Preservation Office)
July 17 | Our Time in the Parks by Rhodes Smartt
July 24 | Resilient Food Webs in a Changing Environment by Moria Robinson

Have a press release or story you’d like to see published on Discover Moab? Email asst. marketing director Alison Harford at aharford@discovermoab.com.

A bald eagle perched in a gnarly tree.
Photo by Kegen Benson, BLM Wildlife Biologist.

Press Release by the Bureau of Land Management


Media Contacts:
JD Mallory – BLM Utah, jmallory@blm.gov, 801-539-4089
Robyn Macduff – RINS, rmacduff@rins.org, 801-554-0807

For immediate release

Need an excuse to spend more time in Moab this year? The Bureau of Land Management’s Utah State Office is calling for community involvement in the Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS), a unique opportunity to participate in a critical citizen science project focused on the state’s raptors, including eagles, hawks, falcons, osprey, and owls.

Through the RINS programs, citizens help collect data on these birds of prey, including identifying their presence and nesting behaviors. The data collected is crucial for the management and protection of these species in Utah.

Volunteers for this project do not need a scientific background. The program is open to anyone with a love for Utah’s natural landscapes, especially remote areas, and a commitment to conserving raptors. The key requirement is a willingness to engage in this important environmental initiative.

Training workshops for prospective volunteers are scheduled for February and March. These sessions will provide the necessary skills for identifying raptor nests and collecting vital data. Participants are encouraged to have their own binoculars, GPS unit, digital camera, and an active email address. The commitment involves regular monitoring visits to an assigned area from March through July.

For more information on the workshop locations, timings, and training details, interested individuals are encouraged to contact RINS at 801-554-0807 or via email at info@rins.org. Additional information about the Raptor Inventory Nest Survey can be found at http://rins.org/.

Have a press release or story you’d like to see published on Discover Moab? Email asst. marketing director Alison Harford at aharford@discovermoab.com.