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S5 E8: More Love for a Big Lake That's Often Belittled

S5 E8: More Love for a Big Lake That's Often Belittled

FromConstant Wonder


S5 E8: More Love for a Big Lake That's Often Belittled

FromConstant Wonder

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Aug 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Utah Lake has long had a poor reputation for being murky and prone to algal blooms, but efforts to save the once-endangered June sucker fish are bringing new life to the massive lake. In this episode of Constant Wonder, see how a coalition of scientists, government officials and regular folk are looking out for an ecosystem unlike any other.

Guests:
Josh LeMonte, Professor of Geology at BYU
Michael Mills, Executive Director at the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission
Melissa Stamp, Projects Manager the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission
Ben Abbott, Professor of Plant and Wildlife Sciences at BYU
Henry Jones, Anna Monson, and Feyan Hoffman, volunteers at Utah Lake

Web photo credit: Keith Lane
Released:
Aug 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Stay in tune with our phenomenal world. Join Marcus Smith for explorations of hidden marvels in nature, forgotten heroes of history, and life stories that both humble and inspire. Constant Wonder is a production of BYUradio.