GSL Politics

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GSL Mercury Levels

A recent study by the U.S. Geological Survey found mercury in every body of water and in every tested fish.  Great Salt Lake has some of the highest levels of mercury.  Take a look at these articles to get an idea of why and what, if anything, we should do.

http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_13319327 "Utah needs federal mercury regulations for gold mines"

http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2009/08/21/Great-Salt-Lake-high-in-mercury-pollution/UPI-66391250868851/ "Great Salt Lake high in mercury pollution"

http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_13172533 "Great Salt Lake stands out -- for mercury pollution"

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7011507/ "Great Salt Lake mercury worries scientists"

GSL Development Plan

The state Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands is updating the 2000 Great Salt Lake Comprehensive Management Plan.  What should be done?

http://www.clippertoday.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Funds%20needed%20for%20GSL%20support-%20official%20says%20&id=3543388-Funds%20needed%20for%20GSL%20support-%20official%20says&instance=secondary_stories_left_column "Funds needed for GSL support, official says"

http://www.localnews8.com/Global/story.asp?S=11030378&nav=menu554_2_3 "Great Salt Lake plan review process under way"

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705327020/Review-set-for-Great-Salt-Lake-plan.html "Review set for Great Salt Lake plan"

http://www.sltrib.com/outdoors/ci_13223961 "Update in the works for Great Salt Lake plan"

http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2009-07-27/4098/ Search "Two Proposals Compete for Future Management of Great Salt Lake"

Expanding Evaporation Ponds on GSL

Great Salt Lake Minerals wants to expand their evaporation ponds, but are being met with considerable resistance.  Find out why:

http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_12863150 "Great Salt Lake expansion plan works"

http://www.localnews8.com/Global/story.asp?S=10707302&nav=menu554_2_3 "Comments rolling in Great Salt Lake Proposal"

http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_12749537 "Mineral firm seeks to double footprint"

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315094/Plans-stir-up-debate-about-Great-Salt-Lakes-fate.html "Plans stir up debate about Great Salt Lake's fate"