Utah Department of Natural Resources

While Great Salt Lake as we know it has existed for hundreds of years, its full lifespan extends into the past across millennia! Explore this story map published through the Utah Department of Natural Resources to learn more about Great Salt Lake’s rich geological history.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources – Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Program

The Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Program manages the avian and aquatic communities of Great Salt Lake. Visit their site to learn about the wildlife, wetlands, and industries that surround the lake.

Larisa Bowen – The Nature Conservancy

In this narrative about Great Salt Lake’s beauty, ecosystem, decline, and future, The Nature Conservancy provides a more personal perspective on the effects of a shrinking Great Salt Lake and introduces readers to efforts that a few of many non-profit organizations are making to save the lake. Read through the article to learn more about the lake from this unique perspective.

Utah Division of Water Resources and the Great Salt Lake Strike Team

The Utah Division of Water Resources recently partnered with the Great Salt Lake Strike Team to create a story map outlining the different challenges that complicate the process of saving Great Salt Lake. Read through the map to learn more about the different factors that drive both the problem and its possible solutions.

Utah State University – Watershed Sciences Faculty Publications

While this white paper from 2016 may seem dated compared to the droves of new research being published about the lake, its logic, data, and analysis still stand in its clear explanation of how water development in Utah has drastically impacted Great Salt Lake’s elevation levels.