by Sam Hawkins | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
The South Arm of Great Salt Lake has dropped to 4,192 feet—the official threshold at which Utah warns of “serious adverse effects” to the state’s economy, environment, and public health. According to the state’s strategic framework, anything below this level is a...
by Sam Hawkins | Jul 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
A dust event swept across northern Utah on Monday, July 21, 2025, driven by 25-35 mph winds blowing northward across the exposed lakebed at Farmington Bay. Throughout the day, dust was visibly carried into Layton, Syracuse, and Ogden. With a shrinking Great Salt Lake...
by Sam Hawkins | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
As drought conditions persist and Great Salt Lake continues to recede, Utahns are growing increasingly concerned about toxic dust storms blowing off miles of exposed, dry lakebed. These dust events, laden with dangerous pollutants like arsenic and heavy metals, pose a...
by Sam Hawkins | Jul 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Brine shrimp are the foundation of Great Salt Lake’s ecosystem. These tiny crustaceans feed on algae and bacteria, and in turn, they feed millions of migratory birds that stop at the lake each year to rest and refuel. They’re also the basis of a multi-million-dollar...
by Sam Hawkins | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
This weekend, Utahns will celebrate with barbecues, parades—and, for many, fireworks. With more than 90% of Utah in “drought status”, and toxic dust stirred up by a shrinking Great Salt Lake, there’s growing concern about the environmental and public health risks...
