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 we hear from Hannah Bonner and Ashley Sumner from the Division of Water Quality, to understand more about who DWQ is and the role they play with harmful algal blooms. Hannah and Ashley share all about the structured process to monitor in advance, to react if there is one reported and to help notify people to be safe afterwards. There are also some fun stories towards the end of this episode, so listen in!
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Harmful Algae Blooms Website (HABs.utah.gov)
Utah Water Watch citizen science effort
Department of Environmental Quality Instagram (weekly algae bloom updates on Fridays!)
The Utah Lake Authority is the Utah Lake Commission 2.0. HB232 created the Utah Lake Authority and our staff and the new governing board are working to set things up. The first board meeting was on July 21, so Sam Braegger, ULC/ULA Program Manager and Eric Ellis, Executive Director of the ULC/ULA discuss the setup process, the transition from ULA to ULC and some teasers to what is coming soon at Utah Lake!
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In this episode we hear about what is going on in regards to algae blooms including their current status, things to know before you go to the lake, facts about blooms, long term and short term treatment efforts, new opportunities of funding for enhancing water quality and lastly a Utah Lake water quality study.
Links from the Episode:
3 Things you Need to Know about Algae Blooms at Utah Lake
Algae treatment efforts presentation
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Whether you have heard the rumor of the alligator in Utah Lake or not, you better listen in to hear the Facts, Fiction and Fun behind the rumor! In this episode our staff tells all about the story and how the rumor came to be! This is a fun one, you don't want to miss it!
Links from the Episode:
Follow up article from the Tribune
Alligator found in Jordan River in 2003
Deseret News article on the hoax
Sean Thornton tells our staff about the app he created called Windy Lookout. Windy Lookout is an alert system for lake recreational users. Sean tells about how this app works, how it can help everyone safe and have updates on the forecast and what he has planned for the future!
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In this episode our staff shares about a few of the recent event that happened involving Utah Lake. Listen in to hear more about the results from our Utah Lake Scavenger Hunt, Photo Exhibit Fundraiser, Paddle with Care, and the Summer Fishfest!
Chris Crockett, who works for the Division of Wildlife Resources, speaks to us about the Utah Lake Fisheries Management Advisory Committee. Listen in to hear more about their vision statement and how they are working to make Utah Lake a great public resource for wildlife and visitors of the lake. Chris also tells about the great things that are happening as a result of the June Sucker Recovery Program!
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In this episode our staff talks about Utah Lake's accomplishments from 2021 and the work of Utah Lake Commission and its partners. Listen in to hear about the projects, funding, and outreach efforts from this previous year as well as some of the ways volunteers have been involved. All of these efforts work to help the lake and the public that use it!
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In this podcast episode our staff was able to speak with Dr. Janice Brahney who has worked on the Utah Lake paleolimnology research study. In this episode she talks about the research they have been able to find and the evidence that shows in the recent past there has been a shift from a clear water dominated system to an algal dominated system. If you want to hear more about what Utah Lake looked like 200 years ago, listen in!
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The Commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the June Sucker Recovery program was celebrated on May 24th! Listen in to hear from a few people who have been involved in this program about the progress, what has been accomplished and the hopes for the future!
These interviews were recorded at the June sucker commemoration event, held outdoors at Utah Lake State Park. You may hear some planes flying into Provo Airport in the background.
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