F&G Working on Prescribed Burns at Sand Creek WMA

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is involved with prescribed controlled burns at the Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area outside of St. Anthony. "We are burning the wetlands for vegetation management," said Josh Rydalch, regional habitat biologist who manages the area. "Helping to produce nesting cover waterfowl is part of our goals." The burns began on Monday, October 15, and will continue as long as conditions allow and until the goals of the burn have been met. Anyone heading out to Sand Creek WMA should be aware that certain areas may be posted closed as part of this operation. Because of the burning, atmospheric conditions may result in dense patches of smoke in the surrounding area. For more information contact the Fish and Game regional office in Idaho Falls at 208-525-7290.