Representatives from Conserve Utah Valley interview various scientists and advocates for Utah Lake in an effort to keep the community informed about the lake's current status and proposed restoration projects. Photo by Jared Tamez.
Carol-Lyn Jardine, Craig Christensen, and Ben Abbott sit down and review the milestones that have occurred over the last year in relation to Utah Lake, including where the island proposal now stands as well as the outcome for Dr. Abbott's lawsuit. They mention the need to turn our attention to the Great Salt Lake because these two bodies of water are connected. For more information, visit gsl.byu.edu
14 Nov 2022
Can I Take Down My Yard Sign?
Carol-Lyn Jardine, Ben Abbott, and Katy Knight talk about the recent happenings with Utah Lake and when we can expect to take down our "Don't Pave Utah Lake" yard signs. You can thank your legislators by signing a petition at https://conserveutahvalley.org/petition/
14 Nov 2022
Post-Island Utah Lake
Carol-Lyn Jardine, Ben Abbott, and Katy Knight talk about the future of Utah Lake now that the island proposal has been rejected by the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
6 Jun 2022
Smith Family Archeological Preserve: a conversation with Jen Morrison, part 2
For more information about the Adelbert Doyle Smith Family Archaeological Preserve, visit their Facebook page.
2 Jun 2022
Smith Family Archeological Preserve: a conversation with Jen Morrison, part 1
For more information about the Adelbert Doyle Smith Family Archaeological Preserve, visit their Facebook page.
16 Feb 2022
The Legislators are Listening (HB 240)
Craig Christensen, executive director of Conserve Utah Valley, chats with Carol-Lyn Jardine, also of Conserve Utah Valley, and Dr. Ben Abbott, professor of aquatic ecology at Brigham Young University. They discuss House Bill 240, sponsored by Representative Keven Stratton, and the purpose of this amendment. They encourage citizens to get involved by calling their representative and senator and showing support for this bill. Citizens can also become informed by reading this scientific review ...
16 Feb 2022
Utah Lake Authority (HB 232)
Craig Christensen, executive director of Conserve Utah Valley, chats with Carol-Lyn Jardine, also of Conserve Utah Valley, and Dr. Ben Abbott, professor of aquatic ecology at Brigham Young University, about the Utah Lake Authority (HB 232). They discuss what is in the bill and any benefits or concerns that should be considered. This episode was recorded on February 15, 2022 and is approximately 9 minutes long.
31 Jan 2022
Islands on the Lake
Craig Christensen, executive director for Conserve Utah Valley sits down with Dr. Ben Abbott, an ecosystems ecology professor at Brigham Young University. The briefly discuss the history of the proposal to build islands on Utah Lake and the related legislation. Visit conserveutahvalley.org, sign a petition (dont pave Utah Lake), and write your legislators.
28 Jan 2022
A Lake in Recovery
Craig Christensen, executive director for Conserve Utah Valley sits down with Dr. Ben Abbott, an ecosystems ecology professor at Brigham Young University. The briefly discuss the history of Utah Lake and various restoration projects that have been completed and are on-going. Craig also mentions ways people can get involved in protecting Utah Lake. Visit conserveutahvalley.org, sign a petition (dont pave Utah Lake), and write your legislators. Dr. Abbott mentioned a website, utahlake.byu.edu ...
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