Overview
- Utah’s Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands confirmed the flag and pole are back on the Great Salt Lake outcrop after earlier damage.
- The original pole was discovered Tuesday cut near its base with the flag missing, which the Department of Natural Resources condemned as vandalism.
- Black Rock is state-managed and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, so constructing structures there without a permit is illegal.
- Authorities have not identified who is responsible for either installation or removal, though an unnamed group has claimed credit for placing the flag.
- Officials urge respectful, lawful expression and say preservation and enforcement actions are under review.