Due to state budget cuts, the harmful algal bloom program is being funded by EPA through a one-time grant. This limits DWQ’s monitoring to 18 priority waterbodies in Utah. Utah County Alerts To sign up for updates go to alerts.utahcounty.gov and create an account. Select contact methods. Create a profile, select location. Choose alert subscription …
Read MoreUpdate July 9, 2019 The Lindon Beach beach advisory was lifted on July 9, 2019, since E. coli levels were well below the health advisory threshold over a period of more than four months. While routine sampling on February 19, 2019, showed E. coli levels of 686 Most Probable Number (MPN) per 100 mL, subsequent …
Read MoreUpdate June 27, 2019 Response sampling at Lincoln Beach from June 17 to June 27, 2019, showed E. coli levels well below the advisory threshold. The beach was cleared on June 27, 2019, since levels were below the health advisory threshold over two consecutive weeks of sampling. Update June 13, 2019 A Division of Water …
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Here are a few of the ways Utah’s Division of Water Quality scientists are detecting, monitoring, and preventing HABs across Utah.
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This summer, permanent Harmful Algal Bloom education/awareness signs have been installed around Utah Lake at common access points. These signs will help communicate conditions on the lake and what visitors should do to protect their health.
Read MoreSee photos from Utah Lake showing harmful algal blooms (HABs) in 2019.
Read MoreFind the latest 2019 harmful algal bloom monitoring updates and health advisories for Utah Lake here.
Read MoreUpdates New Documents Coming soon: Literature review and study work products page. Events Science Panel Call #12 May 21, 2020 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Steering Committee Call #4 May 26, 2020 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Science Panel Call #13 May 28, 2020 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Steering Committee Call #5 June 4, …
Read MoreSteering Committee and Science Panel Meeting Schedule (547 KB) The Science Panel is a disciplinary-based panel whose members have scientific expertise relevant to Utah Lake. The Panel identifies data gaps, provides recommendations to the Steering Committee, oversees research activities, and implements a process for independent peer review, among other responsibilities. Next Meeting May 21, 2020 …
Read MoreSteering Committee and Science Panel Meeting Schedule (547 KB) Steering Committee meetings take place on an as-needed basis following the phased study approach. The timing of Steering Committee meetings is based on the project timeline, Science Panel findings, and public outreach efforts. Next Meeting May 26, 2020 Steering Committee Call #4 Agenda (579 KB) June …
Read MoreThe Utah Lake Science Panel was established by the Steering Committee in 2018 to provide independent and unbiased scientific advice to the Steering Committee. Science Panel members were selected to provide a full range of scientific expertise relevant to the unique characteristics of Utah Lake. The Science Panel is charged with guiding the development of …
Read MoreThe membership expertise of the Science Panel for the Utah Lake Water Quality Study.
Read MoreUtah Lake Water Quality Study Steering Committee membership details including stakeholder interest, affiliation, and contact info.
Read MoreThe Utah Lake Water Quality Study Steering Committee is a 16-member committee representing a diverse group of stakeholders interested in protecting and improving water quality in Utah Lake through a collaborative, transparent, and consensus-based decision-making process. The Steering Committee was formed in 2016 by a stakeholder-led initiative to establish a formal process by which committee …
Read MoreDuring the implementation planning phase of the study, the Steering Committee will review the recommendations of the Science Panel and formulate a plan that achieves and/or maintains water quality protective of designated beneficial uses while also balancing costs and benefits. During this review, the Steering Committee will: Evaluate current use designations and the scientific and …
Read MoreThe Steering Committee and Science Panel will evaluate the factors that impact the lake’s designated beneficial uses, including the factors that lead to harmful algal blooms on Utah Lake, during Phase 2 of the Study. This evaluation will guide additional research needed to address data gaps and develop site-specific numeric criteria for phosphorus and lake …
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