The far horizon

A lively recreational jewel

A flood of trivia

Great tales surrounding the lake

TODAY

Ecosystem under threat

Lake has impact on weather

Small island is a refuge for birds

Islands in the salt

Lake defines geology of northern Utah

Great Salt Lake timeline

THE FUTURE

Looking ahead

Lake pumps still waiting for flood

Myriad firms thrive off lake

Dike it, dye it, blow a hole in it

Is plan for lake great?

Associated Press

      In a departure from normal procedure, the Department of Natural Resources has consulted an outside group to determine if its new management plan for the Great Salt Lake is scientifically sound.
      The department's independent scientific review committee is considering the plan and should release its results soon.
      "We're a mini-National Academy of Sciences," said former Utah State geologist Genevieve Atwood, referring to the group that often reviews studies done by the federal government.
      The panel is examining whether the plan correctly estimates how development is affecting the lake's chemistry and what policies should be instituted.
      Brine shrimp harvesters and mineral extractors are particularly interested in their findings because the salt content in sections of the lake dramatically impacts the health of their respective industries.