Uintah County

Vernal and the rest of Uintah County have always been a land of adventure for millions of years. With an historic economy focused on natural resources and agriculture, Uintah County is experiencing employment growth in education, retail trade and tourism. With a population of 37,000, a significant portion of west Uintah County is taken up by the Uintah and Ouray Reservations, the Ashley National Forest and BLM land, leaving the county in the unique position of having relatively little private land. Because grassroots engagement is key to making long-term societal change in the initiative A Bolder Way Forward (BWF), Uintah residents partner with Daggett and Duchesne counties to amplify research-based efforts and bring the BWF message to every city, town, business, neighborhood, and family.  Since the “whole is greater than the sum of the parts,” we look at individuals and organizations currently doing the work in each area of focus (spoke) and what programs and efforts already support women and families in the Uintah Basin to elevate existing efforts. By lifting women and girls, we lift all residents.

When we understand the data, in addition to listening and responding to concerns regarding the needs of girls and women in Uintah County, we will be better able to change harmful or ineffective policies and programs, continue effective action, support effective leaders, identify and solve local problems, and create responsive initiatives for Utah families.

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