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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.

Foreigner on Utah Lake: “It’s the best state park I’ve visited”

by Eric EllisCommunityPosted on July 8, 2011July 20, 2016Comments are Disabled

I recently had the opportunity to explore Utah Lake by boat. It wouldn’t be the first time, but it was certainly one of the most memorable.

Top 10 things to do at Utah Lake that don’t involve water

by Eric EllisRecreationPosted on June 30, 2011July 20, 2016Comments are Disabled

You know—of that lake, but not in the lake. Here are a few quick ideas to get the creative juices flowing:

Vile weed! Restoring shoreline with controlled reed removal

by Eric EllisPlants & WildlifePosted on June 23, 2011July 20, 20162 Comments

Utah Lake has roughly 75 miles of shoreline, which serves as a gateway for water sports, recreation, and the development of wetlands.

Utah Lake: Top 19 most interesting facts

by Eric EllisCommunityPosted on June 16, 2011July 20, 20165 Comments

You want facts? We got ‘em—some of the more fascinating ones you’ll find:

Launch into summer at one of five Utah Lake marinas

by Eric EllisRecreationPosted on June 9, 2011October 12, 202111 Comments

*Please check each marina’s website for up-to-date information on entrance fees, rentals, etc. For the uninitiated, there are five public marinas at Utah Lake: Utah Lake State Park in Provo, Saratoga Springs …

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Utah Lake better prepared for 1983-like flooding, officials say

by Eric EllisCommunity, History, WeatherPosted on May 26, 2011July 20, 2016Comments are Disabled

Three decades ago, after considerable snow and rainfall, severe flooding occurred throughout much of Utah, including Utah Valley.

Utah Lake Festival Canceled Due to Weather Related Conditions

by Eric EllisEvents, WeatherPosted on May 25, 2011July 20, 2016Comments are Disabled

This year’s Utah Lake Festival scheduled for Saturday, June 4, has been canceled due to high water levels and flooding at the Utah Lake State Park.

Nearly extinct June Sucker now making a comeback at Utah Lake

by Eric EllisPlants & WildlifePosted on May 19, 2011July 20, 201626 Comments

Ten years ago, the total population of the June Sucker fish (found only in Utah Lake) was fewer than 1,000.

Utah Lake Festival Photo Contest

by Eric EllisContestsPosted on May 16, 2011July 20, 2016Comments are Disabled

NOTE:  EVEN WITH THE RECENT CANCELLATION OF THE UTAH LAKE FESTIVAL, THE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST WILL CONTINUE.

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