The Great Salt Lake is the largest endorheic in the Western Hemisphere - but it's dying fast. Join Mr. Micah Safsten, the Great Salt Lake Water Coordinator for the State of Utah as we uncover the story behind the lake.

We'll talk about the important ecosystem and industry it supports - like sea monkeys and brine flies! We'll also discuss the causes and effects of declining water levels and what it means for the residents of Utah.

0:00 Intro

2:12 What is the Great Salt Lake?4:45 North arm vs. south arm11:36 Snowpack and lake levels14:34 Ecosystem of the lake

18:39 Sea Monkeys

20:53 Lake's effect on the climate

22:15 Recreation on the lake

26:05 Shrinking of the lake

28:44 Mineral Extraction

30:50 Quantifying drops in lake levels

36:30 Toxic Dust as a result of the exposed lakebed

40:27 Solutions to help save the lake

48:54 How can residents help out?

53:32 Optimism for the lake

55:28 Closing

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