Weather, high water force Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge closure

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The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge — including the Auto Tour Loop — was closed Monday due to weather conditions and unforeseen water inputs on the Bear River.

The closure occurs 2 miles west of Interstate 15 in Box Elder County.

Refuge staff are evaluating conditions as new information is available and will re-open when conditions are safe, according to a news release, which cited an "unusual water event."

Refuge Manager Bob Barrett stated in the news release: "Concern for visitor safety is the highest priority."

For updates, please call the front desk at (435)723-5887 or visit the Refuge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bear-River-Migratory-Bird-Refuge-197933216900961/

Or twitter: https://twitter.com/usfwsbearriver?lang=en