Deseret News:
Bear Lake the ‘Caribbean of the Rockies’ – Bear Lake and Bear River share a name — but for 10,000 years, their waters did not mingle. Earthquake activity had shifted the course of the river that horseshoes around the lake, cutting off the lake.
Plan for Jordan River rehabilitation moves forward – The Salt Lake County Council became the first government entity to sign off on an ambitious plan to rehabilitate the Jordan River, preserve and acquire neighboring open space and develop a “lake-to-lake” trail along its 50-mile corridor.
Salt Lake Tribune: Groups say Great Salt Lake needs help staying wet – The idea of a Great Salt Lake with too little water might seem hard to fathom. But some of the iconic lake’s biggest fans spent three days this week discussing signs it might be water-starved already and what the fallout might be if it shrinks more.
Salt Lake Tribune – Editorial: River revival – A plan to reinvigorate the Jordan River is gaining momentum. A coalition of river advocates called the Blueprint Jordan River Implementation Committee has put together an intergovernmental agreement that would bring together 15 cities and three counties to revive the Jordan.
Ogden Standard Examiner: Officials, advocates debate Great Salt Lake management – A massive dust storm Tuesday turned Top of Utah gray, raised particulate pollution and served as a coincidental introduction for this year’s Great Salt Lake Issues Forum.
KSL:
Groups float Great Salt Lake water right idea – Some of the biggest fans of the Great Salt Lake are floating a new idea in response to concern the lake is starved for water and could shrink even more. Giving the lake its own water share, through a dedicated water right or conservation pool, was one of the proposals discussed at the Friends of Great Salt Lake forum this week.
State and city leaders kick off Water Week! – Leaders, residents and businesses across the state are gearing up to raise awareness of the importance of water conservation in Utah.
The St. George Spectrum: St. George starts Water Week 2010 – Water Week kicks off Saturday and the theme for 2010 is “Water Works.” St. George and the Washington County Water Conservancy District have teamed up to provide several events and tours to celebrate the week and showcase some of the water works. All the events are free.
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