GSL Leadership Academy: Brine Shrimping and a Conservation with Legislative Leaders

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ORGANIZATION: Grow the Flow

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Join us for a unique day of education and discussion focused on the Great Salt Lake’s vital brine shrimp industry and water conservation efforts. The event begins with a tour of a brine shrimp processing facility, where participants will learn about this crucial industry and its environmental impact, led by Tim Hawkes, a respected voice in Utah water policy. Following the tour, enjoy lunch and engage in a discussion with prominent leaders, including Rep. Casey Snider and Joel Ferry, Director of the Department of Natural Resources. The day will conclude with reflections on the future of the Great Salt Lake and strategies for its preservation.

Schedule:

9:30 AM: Meet at the Brine Shrimp Processing Facility
10:00 AM: Facility tour and educational session with Tim Hawkes
12:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Panel discussion with Tim Hawkes, Rep. Casey Snider, and DNR Director Joel Ferry
3:00 PM: Reflections and dismissal

This event offers a rare opportunity to connect with experts and legislative leaders working on the urgent issues facing the Great Salt Lake, while learning firsthand about one of the lake’s key industries.

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About Grow the Flow

Location:

462 E 800 N, OREM, UT 84097, US

Mission Statement

Great Salt Lake is collapsing. Failing to reverse its decline will harm our health and home for generations. Grow the Flow is a citizen-led movement that exists for just one reason: replenish the lake we love and depend on.

Description

Grow the Flow is a citizen-led initiative in Utah focused on restoring and preserving the Great Salt Lake. Operating under Conserve Utah Valley, the organization addresses the lake's severe water loss, which threatens local ecosystems and human health. The movement unites scientists, lawmakers, and the publicto advocate for water conservation, create innovative solutions, and support legislation aimed at reversing the lake's decline. By fostering community engagement and collaborating with various stakeholders, Grow the Flow seeks to secure the future of this vital natural resource​.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Education & Literacy
Politics
Community, Education & Literacy, Politics

WHEN

Sat Oct 12, 2024
09:30 AM - 03:00 PM

WHERE

1750 West 2450 SouthOgden, UT 84401

(41.22277,-112.02184)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 14
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