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 Intro2:12 What is the Great Salt Lake?4:45 North arm vs. south arm11:36 Snowpack and lake levels14:34 Ecosystem of the lake18:39 Sea Monkeys20:53 Lake's effect on the climate22:15 Recreation on the lake26:05 Shrinking of the lake28:44 Mineral Extraction30:50 Quantifying drops in lake levels36:30 Toxic Dust as a result of the exposed lakebed40:27 Solutions to help save the lake48:54 How can residents help out?53:32 Optimism for the lake55:28 Closing🎧 Listen to more episodes & follow us here: https://linktr.ee/h2oandbeyondFeedback Form: https://forms.gle/RNjdFLY2wSrk7PW2AUtah Department of Natural Resources linkshttps://www.instagram.com/utah_dnr/https://www.youtube.com/c/UtahDepartmentofNaturalResourceshttps://www.facebook.com/UtahDNR/https://twitter.com/utahdnrIf you liked this episode, please Like and Subscribe!

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