Ten years ago, The June Sucker Recovery Implementation Program produced the video Utah Lake: Legacy. As Utahns celebrate Pioneer Day this week, we thought it would be a fitting time to invite Utah Lake users to watch this video and learn more about the important role the lake has played in the state’s history.
A book was created in conjunction with the video. A PDF version can be viewed here. Click on the image below or click here to view the video.
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As you enjoy the lake this summer, please share your experiences with us! Tell us about your adventures by emailing us or connecting through social media.
Feature Photo Courtesy of Roland Strong
Thank you so much for this informative and inspiring video, which I just watched for the first time! Though I have been raising my young family in Utah county for about 13 years, I was fortunate to grow up in southeast Idaho near Bear Lake, and one of the things that made me decide to move to Saratoga last year was the peaceful feeling I had driving along Utah Lake, which reminded me in a small way of my childhood in Bear Lake County. Utah Lake is no Bear Lake at the moment- it faces some unique challenges. But I agree with the makers of this video that it has potential, and that it is improving. I gaze at it every day as I drive through the valley, with hope for its future. I want this lake to be special to my children, as Bear Lake is special to me. I have really enjoyed learning about the history of the lake and surrounding area from this video, and I am grateful for the efforts of the Utah Lake Commission to heal this wonderful resource. Thanks so much for all the good work so far!