We want you to stay safe out on Utah Lake. We want you to have fun too, but safety comes first. There are some tips and great resources to help you stay safe. Wear a life jacket, download the Windy Lookout app to be notified of wind event forecasts specifically for Utah Lake, get some education from State Parks or a similar organization, etc. There are some basic things that can improve your safety while out on the water.

Links from this Episode:

How to Enjoy Utah Lake, Safely

Windy Lookout app

Utah State Parks Boating Certifications

Russ Franklin with the June Sucker Recovery Implementation Program shares the latest updates on their recovery efforts. The June sucker has been downlisted from endangered down to threatened, carp removal is adapting to the reduced number of carp left, northern pike are being monitored to prevent negative impacts on the lake ecosystem and more! Listen in to hear the latest on the June sucker.

Links from this Episode:

Utah Lake Legacy documentary

Provo River Delta project website

June Sucker Recovery Implementation Program website

Sam and Audrey share tips on what is the Utah Lake Scavenger Hunt, the when/where/why and don't forget, how to increase you chances of winning prizes! Two inflatable paddleboards is the grand prize giveaway, but you'll probably end up playing just for the fun and educational missions that help you learn more about Utah Lake. The scavenger hunt runs June 5-13, so join now to get a head start!

Links from this Episode:

Utah Lake Scavenger Hunt event details

Melissa Stamp with the Mitigation Commission updates us on how things are going down at the Provo River Delta Restoration Project. Almost 1/2 of the delta channels and ponds are completed already and they expect to make fast progress again this year. Melissa also shares some cool occurrences during excavation, like finding mollusk shells in the soil that are no longer found in the lake! There are even site tours available, if you want to see the project site. Listen in to to learn how to sign up.

Links from this Episode:

Provo River Delta Restoration project website

Utah Lake Scavenger Hunt details

This episode discusses the lake as a gathering place. Over the course of a hundred years, there were over 20 resorts on Utah Lake. Swimming, restaurants, excursion boats, races, dancing, a mock naval battle and more were included in these resorts. Listen in for highlights on several of the resorts, their amenities and what people loved about the lake.

Links from this Episode:

Utah Lake: Legacy online book

Utah Lake: Legacy video

Utah Lake Water Levels

UtahLakeCommission.org/Podcast, leave us a voice message!

Battle of Midway on Wikipedia

What are harmful algae blooms? How can you stay safe while visiting lakes this summer? Is Utah Lake the only one dealing with algae issues? Learn the facts about algae, harmful algae blooms, cyanobacteria, and more in this episode. Dr. Kate Fickas with Utah Department of Environmental Quality answers common questions and concerns about algae. For example, did you know that algae blooms don’t just happen in Utah Lake? Dr. Fickas answers this question and many more to help lake users make educated decisions as they visit Utah water bodies this summer.

Links from this Episode:

HABS.utah.gov– Harmful algae bloom website

Utah Lake Water Quality Study website

UtahLakeCommission.org

Camping is extremely popular of late, might have something to do with people feeling trapped at home and wanting to get outside during the past year??? Utah Lake has 4 different campgrounds that you should have on your list of places to camp this summer! Lincoln Beach, Utah Lake State Park, Lakeside RV Campground and Lindon Marina all have great campgrounds. No long drives, peaceful scenery, great amenities, and it is surprisingly quiet. This episode covers why YOU should consider camping at Utah Lake.

Links from this Episode

Lincoln Beach webpage

Utah Lake State Park website

Utah Lake State Park Facebook Page

Lakeside RV Campground website

Lindon Marina website

Tiny Home AirBNB at Lindon Marina

Pat Scouten, aka TubeDude, share insights on how to target walleye at Utah Lake. Pat has fished at Utah Lake for over 60 years and is renowned in the fishing community at Utah Lake. He talks about everything from time and place to take and bait to improve your odds of catching one of the elusive walleye in Utah Lake. Listen until the end to hear some sneak peeks on future fishing events and projects at the lake!

Links from this Episode:

Utah Lake Fishermen Facebook Group

Big Fish Tackle fishing forum

$9.8M is going to projects as Utah Lake this year! In this episode we talk about where that money will be going and highlight 7 conservation and improvement projects that are making progress in 2021. An open-space park, a river delta, trails, new beaches and more are all covered here. Make sure to check out the links from this episode to learn more about each project.

Links from this Episode:

Walkara Way Conservation Project

Provo River Delta Restoration Project

Saratoga Springs Trail Improvements

Vineyard Shoreline Improvements

Phragmites Treatment at Utah Lake

Utah Lake Projects Page

Making plans for summer time? There are several events happening at Utah Lake this year from spring through fall. In this episode, we share some details on those events PLUS, if you listen until the end, a sneak peek of a possible new event this year! 

Links from this Episode:

Utah Lake Photo Contest

Lindon Marina

Bonneville School of Sailing

Timpanogos Yacht Club