Stay ConnectedThe official podcast for Utah Lake. Hosted by the Utah Lake Commission, this podcast discusses the facts, fiction and fun to do with Utah Lake. Topics include projects at the lake, answering questions and dispelling rumors, featuring popular recreation activities at the lake and more. Each episode aims to share the works and wonders of Utah Lake.
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In this episode of our series sharing recordings of speakers from the FFSL Science, Policy and Management Summit for Utah Lake, you will hear from John Mackey. John is the Director of the Division of Water Quality, and in this episode he will speak on what the water quality study is, how long its been going on, the goals that it is trying to accomplish, and what it means for the lake in providing long-term solutions to harmful algae blooms.
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In this episode of our series sharing recordings of speakers from the FFSL Science, Policy and Management Summit for Utah Lake, you will hear from Candice Hasenyager, the Director at the Division of Water Resources. Listen in to hear all about the drought response and water conservation efforts that are happening, as well as the things we can do to help in a short-term and long-term way, to work to save the precious resources that we have.
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In this episode of our series sharing recordings of speakers from the FFSL Science, Policy and Management Summit for Utah Lake, you will hear from Teresa Wilhemsen. Teresa is the Director of the Division of Water Rights, and in this episode she explains more about how water rights function and how Utah Lake is managed around those water rights.
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The next few episodes will be part of a series, where we will share recordings of speakers from the Utah Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands Science, Policy and Management Summit for Utah Lake. In this episode you will hear from Brian Steed the Executive Director of the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water and Air at USU. Listen in to hear more about finding solutions to some pressing problems we have as a state and connecting land, water and air researchers to Utah problem solvers.
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Utah Lake, Science, Management, and Policy event: full video :
In this episode our staff discusses Utah Lake's preservation fund and management plan. Currently the Utah Lake Commission is transitioning over to be the Utah Lake Authority. The Utah Lake Authority will provide a bigger budget and direct management authority that will provide a more focused work on Utah Lake. There will be more collaboration, communication and a comprehensive view of the lake and how to make it better. You will hear more about how this is coming together and the next steps the Commission is taking!
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This episode you will learn all about the Utah Lake Adopt a Shoreline Program. The Adopt a Shoreline program was created many years ago to address the issue of litter at Utah Lake and help to keep the shoreline litter-free. Listen in to hear more about the 45 sections of the lake that have either been adopted and are being cared for or have the opportunity to be adopted!
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In this episode you will hear all about some of the exciting updates regarding Utah Lake! These updates highlight the Life Jacket Loaner Program, Lake wide marina camera network, Saratoga Springs City Marina, Provo River Delta Project trail closer update and more! Listen in to find out more!
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Saratoga south marina expansion
Ep. 46 - Living on the Utah Lake Shoreline
Ep. 59 – Saratoga Springs Lakeshore Projects
Ep. 61 - Vineyard Lakeshore Projects
Ep. 71 - Windy Lookout Creation
The Utah Lake fourth grade field trips are back!! These field trips are a way to educate 4th grade students in Utah Valley about Utah Lake. The presenters at these field trips are agencies and researchers at the lake who have volunteered their time to teach these students about topics including water conservation, water quality, water safety, wildlife and more! Listen in to hear more about this fun experience!
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As the drought is an ongoing concern this summer season with all of the heat, in this episode our staff decided to discuss some of the topics related to the drought. Some of these include the the drought in regards to the lake, tips from the slow the flow organization to decrease water usage, the impact you can make as well as work being done to try and enhance our efforts outside of just homeowners. Listen in to hear some of these informing topics.
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Understanding Utah Lake water levels blog post
UtahLake.org water levels page
Central Utah Water Conservancy District reservoir levels page
KSL article - Gov. Cox comments on water conservation efforts
Deseret News article - agriculture water optimization efforts
Boating is a blast and safety is key! There are a variety of people help to keep us safe and aware and in this episode we hear from two of the many. Ty Hunter from the Division of Outdoor Recreation and Devan Chavez from the Division of State Parks speak to us in this podcast episode about their efforts to help make people aware of boating and water safety, life jacket loaner programs, and some of the safety precautions you can take to stay safe.
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