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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.

Did you know? A boxing match was once staged at the bottom of Utah Lake

by Eric EllisHistoryPosted on May 12, 2011July 20, 2016Comments are Disabled

At an average depth of just nine feet, Utah Lake is certainly not the deepest. Still, it’s hard to picture the third largest lake in the West as a giant …

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Announcing the 7th Annual Utah Lake Festival

by Eric EllisEventsPosted on May 10, 2011July 20, 2016One Comment

Now in its seventh year, the Utah Lake Festival has grown into a great opportunity to entice people to Utah Lake to partake

More than just fishing or water skiing: Utah Lake home to unique mix of rich activities

by Eric EllisRecreationPosted on May 5, 2011July 20, 2016Comments are Disabled

When the weather is right, Rick Heninger can reach speeds of 40 miles per hour on Utah Lake. Slow by speedboat standards.

Your tax dollars at work: Utah Lake renewed with staycation-friendly website

by Eric EllisCommunity, Utah Lake CommissionPosted on April 26, 2011July 20, 20162 Comments

It’s your lake. New utahlake.gov website helps you make the most of it.

About us: It’s your lake. We help you make the most of it.

by Eric EllisCommunity, History, Utah Lake CommissionPosted on April 26, 2011August 16, 20215 Comments

Utahlake.org is operated by The Utah Lake Commission, a government agency funded and empowered by 17 area governments, including neighboring municipalities of Utah County, the Department of Natural Resources, and …

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Attractions overview: Getting the most out of your next visit to Utah Lake

by Eric EllisRecreationPosted on April 26, 2011September 4, 20203 Comments

I like lakes. A lot. Natural, man-made, at sea level, at altitude—I don’t care. I’ve enjoyed many across America my entire life.

So long, carp! Here’s how Utah Lake could have clear water by 2017

by Eric EllisCommunity, Plants & WildlifePosted on April 26, 2011May 14, 202435 Comments

If there’s one thing Utah Lake isn’t known for, it’s clear blue water. But there’s no reason it can’t be translucent again, preservationists say. Which is why local officials are …

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