07-23-2016, 05:27 PM
At this point the only short term solution would be to put more fresh water in there. Which means draining deer creek and jordanelle some. Who knows if they are willing to do that.
Long term, it's more about what kind of waste, chemicals, fertilizers are allowed in to the lake. A little bit more complicated and will involve many people and industries.
I have another theory that I have not heard here concerning water levels in Utah Lake. Last year they built up the Willard Bay dike. To me, based on current water levels compare to the last few years, they've made an effort to fill Willard. That means they have released less water into the salt lake. To make up for the lack of water coming out of Willard, they have drained a little bit more from Utah Lake into the salt lake. That's why we see lower water levels there even though we had a decent water year.
Just speculation on my part.
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Long term, it's more about what kind of waste, chemicals, fertilizers are allowed in to the lake. A little bit more complicated and will involve many people and industries.
I have another theory that I have not heard here concerning water levels in Utah Lake. Last year they built up the Willard Bay dike. To me, based on current water levels compare to the last few years, they've made an effort to fill Willard. That means they have released less water into the salt lake. To make up for the lack of water coming out of Willard, they have drained a little bit more from Utah Lake into the salt lake. That's why we see lower water levels there even though we had a decent water year.
Just speculation on my part.
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