Utah TWS Conference
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Project ID: 7462
Status: Pending Completed
Fiscal Year: 2025
Submitted By:
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Project Manager: Rusty Robinson
PM Agency: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
PM Office: Salt Lake Office
Lead: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
WRI Region: Statewide
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Description:
Multiple UDWR staff (25-30 individuals) are attending the TWS Conference to present research, learn from current research and management leaders and to network and facilitate partnerships and collaboration. Conservation partners are going to financially contribute to the conference to facilitate the exchange of information between sportsmen, biologists, researchers and others to improve the management of wildlife in Utah
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Location:
Price, UT
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Project Need
Need For Project:
Multiple UDWR staff (25-30 individuals) are attending the Utah Wildlife Society Conference to present research, learn from research and management leaders to network and facilitate partnerships and collaboration. Conservation partners are going to financially contribute to the conference to facilitate the exchange of information between sportsmen, biologists, researchers and others to improve the management of moose
Objectives:
The objectives are to facilitate the exchange of information between biologists, sportsmen, researchers, and other stakeholders that share an interest in wildlife conservation and management.
Project Location/Timing Justification (Why Here? Why Now?):
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Relation To Management Plan:
This conference will help strengthen partnerships and allow biologists to obtain the best available science to incorporate into management plans.
Fire / Fuels:
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Water Quality/Quantity:
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Compliance:
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Methods:
UWSF will contribute funds to help host the conference.
Monitoring:
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Partners:
Utah Wild Sheep Foundation, Utah DWR, TWS
Future Management:
Building partnerships and having current information is vital to progress wildlife management in Utah and in neighboring states.
Sustainable Uses of Natural Resources:
n/a
| Budget | WRI/DWR | Other | Budget Total | In-Kind | Grand Total |
| $0.00 | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | $0.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Item | Description | WRI | Other | In-Kind | Year |
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| Other | Funds to help cover costs of the Annual TWS Conference | $0.00 | $5,000.00 | $0.00 | 2025 |
| Funding | WRI/DWR | Other | Funding Total | In-Kind | Grand Total |
| $0.00 | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | $0.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Source | Phase | Description | Amount | Other | In-Kind | Year |
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| Utah Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) | ECP Funds | $0.00 | $5,000.00 | $0.00 | 2025 |
Species
| Species | "N" Rank | HIG/F Rank |
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Habitats
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Project Comments
| Comment | 01/13/2025 | Type: 2 | Commenter: Alison Whittaker |
| Is this for the upcoming conference in FY25 or for next year? The timing of your submission made me initially thing this was for FY26. | |||
| Comment | 01/13/2025 | Type: 2 | Commenter: Rusty Robinson |
| Good question. It wasn't clear in the project details, but this is for the March 2025 annual conference (FY25). | |||
| Comment | 08/20/2025 | Type: 2 | Commenter: Alison Whittaker |
| This is just a reminder that completion reports are due August 31st. Expenses in the Through WRI/DWR column on the finance page have been entered. Please do not make any changes to numbers in the Through WRI/DWR column. 1. Any "Through Other" or "In-kind" expenses will need to be entered by the PM or contributors. 2. Update your map features (if applicable) and 3. fill out the completion form. 4. Don't forget to upload any pictures of the project you have of before, during and after completion. 5. Be sure to click on the finalize button on the completion report when you have your completion report ready to be reviewed by WRI Admin. If you have any questions about this don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks. | |||
| Comment | 08/29/2025 | Type: 2 | Commenter: Alison Whittaker |
| Thank you for submitting your report on time. Please work with Travis to upload some type of proof of payment document to the images and documents page. Thanks. | |||
Completion
Start Date:
03/12/2025
End Date:
03/14/2025
FY Implemented:
2025
Final Methods:
Utah WSF donated $5000 to the Utah Chapter of the Wildlife Society to help fund the annual TWS Conference.
Project Narrative:
The Utah Chapter of TWS holds an annual conference dedicated to science and professional development. Donations to this conference help offset rising costs to wildlife professionals and agencies in order to maximize attendance and provide the facilities and resources for optimal learning and development.
Future Management:
Wildlife management science and techniques are advanced through the development of scientists, managers, educators, technicians, planners, students, consultants and others who manage, conserve, and study wildlife populations and habitats.
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