Praise THE Lake that connects the Americas
A quarter million Red-necked Phalarope travel
from the oceans of South America to the Arctic tundra,
fueling their 3,000 mile flight with Great Salt Lake's brine shrimp.

Praise THE Lake that supports entire populations of birds
The largest breeding locale for the tiny shorebird, the Snowy Plover.

Praise THE Lake that is life for the birders
One of the greatest destinations for birders
with nearly 300 species thrilling amateurs and experts alike. 

Praise THE Lake that is life for the hunters
A 150+ year old tradition of sport and waterfowl conservation. 

Janice Gardner is a wildlife biologist whose greatest memories are birding on Great Salt Lake. She provides science based solutions for wildlife conservation at Sageland Collaborative, a Salt Lake City-based non-profit.