(Washington, D.C., May 21, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be in Utah, the 50th state he has visited since becoming Secretary, TOMORROW, May 22nd.
Secretary Perdue and Governor Gary Herbert to sign Shared Stewardship Agreement
WHAT: Secretary Perdue and Governor Gary Herbert will sign an agreement between the Forest Service and the State of Utah focused on shared stewardship. Following the signing ceremony, Secretary Perdue will hold a media availability.
WHEN: TOMORROW, May 22nd beginning at 9:30am MT.
WHERE: Capitol Boardroom, State Capitol, 350 N State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
Secretary Perdue and Governor Gary Herbert to tour Watershed Restoration Initiative Project Site
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will tour the Watershed Restoration Initiative project and discuss the Watershed Restoration Initiative impact on sage-grouse, wildfires, and water conservation.
WHEN: TOMORROW, May 22nd beginning at 11:00am MT.
WHERE: Vernon Reservoir, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache Forest, 39.989342, -112.384727, Utah
Secretary Perdue to tour Salt Lake City Welfare Square
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will tour the Salt Lake City Welfare Square. The Latter-Day Saints operate Welfare Square, an alternative to state-run food assistance. Following the tour, Secretary Perdue will hold media availability.
WHEN: TOMORROW, May 22nd beginning at 3:00pm MT.
WHERE: Welfare Square, 751 W 700 Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
*NOTE: Media interested in attending must RSVP to press@xxxxxxxxxxx by TODAY, May 21st at 5:00pm ET.
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