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Author: Eric Ellis

Eric Ellis was hired as the Executive Director of the Utah Lake Commission in March of 2015. Eric comes to the Utah Lake Commission with a well-rounded mix of experience and education, which you can read about in his bio section on our About page.
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Why Does Utah Lake Get Algal Blooms?

by Eric EllisUtah LakePosted on October 12, 2023October 12, 2023Comments are Disabled

In the last few decades, many groups have joined in the effort to restore Utah Lake to its original splendor. Projects such as carp removal, phragmites treatment, and wetland restoration …

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Utah Lake Winter Fish Fest 2022

by Eric EllisUtah LakePosted on January 11, 2022May 11, 20235 Comments

Fish, Fun and Prizes We want you to get out and enjoy yourself fishing at Utah Lake. This isn’t your typical fishing tournament; we like to think of it as …

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We need a new Executive Director! Apply here! (CLOSED)

by Eric EllisUtah Lake CommissionPosted on February 11, 2015July 1, 2019One Comment

After seven-and-a-half years, the Utah Lake Commission’s first executive director, Reed Price, is moving on.  He has accepted a new position with the City of Orem.

Caution: Dangerous algae bloom at Utah Lake

by Eric EllisPlants & Wildlife, WeatherPosted on October 7, 2014July 1, 2019One Comment

Utah Lake is a highly eutrophic lake.  That means it’s rich in nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen.  You may recognize these compounds as fertilizers that will help your grass to grow …

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Utah Lake Youth Photography & Art Contest 2015

by Eric EllisContestsPosted on August 29, 2014July 1, 20194 Comments

The Utah Lake Commission is excited to announce the 1st annual Utah Lake Youth Photography and Art Contest.

2015 Utah Lake Photography Contest

by Eric EllisContestsPosted on August 15, 2014July 1, 2019Comments are Disabled

***Please be aware that an updated post about the contest is available on our website. Click here to see it. The information in this article is slightly outdated, please see the …

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Wow! That’s a lot of carp! Efforts to remove carp continue through the ice.

by Eric EllisPlants & Wildlife, WeatherPosted on January 22, 2014July 1, 20192 Comments

We’ve been gearing up to approach the legislature to fund the carp removal efforts that have been going on over the past three years.  To date, we’ve removed over 13.5 …

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Brrrrr!!! Freezing weather forming ice on Utah Lake

by Eric EllisWeatherPosted on December 11, 2013July 1, 20192 Comments

If you haven’t noticed, it’s been pretty cold outside for the past couple of weeks.

Have you ever seen a piano played on water?

by Eric EllisCommunityPosted on October 24, 2013July 1, 2019Comments are Disabled

Earlier this summer, when we were deep into a phragmites removal project, we got word that our contractor, Cross Marine was asked to help figure out a way to get …

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