Imagine a better utah lake
We’re taking on the biggest water restoration project in Utah’s history to correct 150 years of degradation of Utah Lake—making it a clean, healthy body of water once again. Our long-term, sustainable solutions will also increase water storage capacity, mitigate drought effects, and restore habitats for native plants and animals.
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Watch these videos to learn about the ongoing studies regarding the restoration
Imagine Utah Lake cleaner, healthier, and full of life
Imagine visiting public islands with sandy beaches where your family can enjoy swimming, picnics, and exploring.
Imagine native wildlife thriving in their natural habitat.
Imagine beautiful, ecologically-friendly island communities with lakefront living, recreation, and entertainment.
Together, this is the Utah Lake we can make a reality.
Imagine Utah Lake cleaner, healthier, and full of life
Imagine visiting public islands with sandy beaches where your family can enjoy swimming, picnics, and exploring.
Imagine native wildlife thriving in their natural habitat.
Imagine beautiful, ecologically-friendly island communities with lakefront living, recreation, and entertainment.
Together, this is the Utah Lake we can make a reality.
HOW WE PLAN TO DO IT
The restoration design is led by an expert team of scientists, engineers, and researchers with decades of experience restoring impaired waterways.
MAP OF PROPOSED ISLANDS
The remaining area of the lake will still be large enough to fit the surface areas of Jordanelle, Deer Creek, Strawberry, Pineview, Yuba, and more – Combined!
MAP OF PROPOSED ISLANDS
The remaining area of the lake will still be large enough to fit the surface areas of Jordanelle, Deer Creek, Strawberry, Pineview, Yuba, and more – Combined!
Recreation Islands
Camping, beaches, and trails for everyone
Estuary Islands
Wildlife habitat and conservation
Community Islands
Includes public access, parks, and recreation
BY THE NUMBERS
40+
major organizations and gov’t agencies reviewing project
Including EPA and Army Corps of Engineers
18-24+
months in permitting process
15-20
years until project completion
40+
# of major organizations and gov’t agencies reviewing project
Including EPA and Army Corps of Engineers
18-24+
months in permitting process
15-20
years until project completion
Disclaimer: The numbers presented on this site are based on conceptual plans and preliminary modeling. Numbers are subject to change as additional data, engineering, modeling, and modifications to the plan result from the permitting process led by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
DRIVEN BY SCIENCE.
POWERED BY PASSION.
We’re working with world-class scientists and engineers to save Utah Lake after more than 150 years of degradation. Our plans are informed by proven technology and data to ensure a responsible, sustainable path forward for the lake and surrounding area. Learn all about the partnerships, studies, and assessments that are driving this project from concept to reality.
LEAD SCIENCE CONSULTANTS
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Rudolph Bonaparte
PhD, PE, D.GE, F.ASCE, NAE
Geosyntec Consultants – Chairman and Senior Principal Engineer
MARINE BIOLOGY and SOILS
Howard Cumberland
BS, MS
Geosyntec Consultants – Senior Principal Marine Scientist
ECOLOGY and WETLANDS
Scott Walker
CWB, PWS, CE NEPA PROCESS
Geosyntec Consultants – Principal Ecologist
WATER QUALITY
Rob Annear
PhD, PE
Geosyntec Consultants – Senior Principal Environmental Engineer
GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERING
Rudolph Bonaparte
PhD, PE, D.GE, F.ASCE, NAE
Geosyntec Consultants – Chairman and Senior Principal Engineer
MARINE BIOLOGY
and SOILS
Howard Cumberland
BS, MS
Geosyntec Consultants – Senior Principal Marine Scientist
ECOLOGY and
WETLANDS
Scott Walker
CWB, PWS, CE NEPA PROCESS
Geosyntec Consultants – Principal Ecologist
WATER
QUALITY
Rob Annear
PhD, PE
Geosyntec Consultants – Senior Principal Environmental Engineer
