Naturalist Shauna Hart speak to KVNU For the People host Jason Williams on 8-17-2023
BRIGHAM CITY — Something that has actually been moving along at a relatively quick speed is the preparation for an inland port in northern Utah. An inland port is a shipping, storage facility and circulation point that is targeted at helping with business activity and financial development in the state.
But the Golden Spike Project Area, as prepared, will butt up versus the popular Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge west of Brigham City.
On KVNU’s For the People program on Thursday, wildlife professional photographer and biologist Shauna Hart said that lots of people have actually remained in the dark about this advancement.
“I will tell you, when I contacted a business owner and long-time resident of Brigham City and told him about this two days ago. He has regular contacts with the city council there, very aware of the politics and everything that goes on, he had heard absolutely nothing about this. So, it was an indicator that nobody does,” she said.
Hart said she learnt more about it about last weekend through a social networks post on a bird professional photographer’s Facebook page in Utah. She said it was rather the shock for her as she went through the post.
Hart said she has actually invested hundreds and numerous hours over the last couple of years at the sanctuary.
“I have learned how to photograph birds out there, I’ve learned about the light at sunrise and sunset,” Hart included. “I’ve learned about the species, and it’s actually a worldwide-known location because of the species that come from South America that fly and stop there on their way north and vice versa.”
Hart said she has a business background, so she requires comprehends the requirement for facilities to manage development. She is not versus advancement however she explained herself as being pro-smart and smart advancement.
Hart feels the inland port authority has actually not taken into consideration all of the interested and invested entities, consisting of the citizenry in this location, when it concerns the bird sanctuary.
She said it is a “jewel in the crown of northern Utah” and ought to be secured.
The port authority board is fulfilling to discuss and vote on this problem on Monday. She advises that worried people go to that conference at 2 p.m. at the Utah State University Brigham City school auditorium situated at 989 S. Main in Brigham City as there will be a public remark duration.
