Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title
The Water Report
Publisher
Sky Island Insights LLC
Publication Date
2023
Issue
237
First Page
8
Last Page
21
Abstract
Great Salt Lake is the largest saline lake in the Western Hemisphere (Wilsey et al. 2017) and plays an important role in Utah’s economy, environment, and ecology (Baxter and Butler 2020; Great Salt Lake Advisory Committee 2021). It has a long history of commercial and recreational activities including mineral production, brine shrimp harvesting, waterfowl hunting, boating, and sightseeing (Utah Department of Natural Resources 2013a, 2013b). The Great Salt Lake ecosystem supports over 10 million birds representing 338 species and acts as an important stopover for migratory birds between North and South America (Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Program; Wilsey et al. 2017). In 1991, Great Salt Lake was designated as a site of “hemispheric importance” by the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (Wilsey et al. 2017).
Recommended Citation
Welsh, Lisa W.; Endter-Wada, Joanna; and Kettenring, Karin M., "Strategies to Secure Water for Great Salt Lake: Public Support and Survey Results" (2023). The Water Report, Issue #237:8-21. November 15, 2023. Published at https://www.thewaterreport.com. Available with permission through Utah State University Digital Commons at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/envs_facpub/1665
