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06/19/2026
Lakefest 2026 😍
Thanks to our sponsors, partners, and—most importantly—all of YOU who made last Saturday so wonderful! Water to the lake 💙💙💙
06/17/2026
Great Salt Lake is moving one step closer to long-term federal support, with Congress approving an initial $10 million to launch a new Watershed Recovery Program.
The funding would establish a dedicated role within the Department of the Interior to coordinate restoration efforts and oversee projects aimed at improving water flow into the lake.
Lawmakers describe this as the beginning of a broader effort that could eventually total up to $1 billion in federal investment over time—though that funding would come gradually.
The Interior Department is expected to deliver detailed plans within 180 days, outlining priorities, costs, and measurable goals for restoration.
This is just the first step—but it signals a shift toward national-level involvement in the future of Great Salt Lake.
Join us TONIGHT at 6pm in Sunset Utah for a discussion about water, development, and data centers! We've just received confirmation that Stuart Adams, along with the other republican primary candidates in Senate District 7 will be attending. We'll start out with a panel of experts on the proposed Stratos data center and then bring up the candidates to continue the discussion.
RSVP at the link in our bio to submit your questions and reserve a spot. Data center yard signs will be available after the event.
06/15/2026
Learn where Senate District 7 Republican primary candidates stand on the Stratos data center, water conservation, and the future of Great Salt Lake. Q&A with science, policy, and community leaders to follow. Hosted by Grow the Flow, a nonpartisan Great Salt Lake nonprofit.
Candidates:
Stephanie Hollist (Senate District 7, Republican primary candidate)
Braden Hess (Senate District 7, Republican primary candidate)
Panelists:
Ben Abbott (Grow the Flow & BYU Environmental Science)
Brenna Williams (Box Elder Accountability Referendum)
Rhonda Lauritzen (Box Elder Accountability Referendum)
Nat Williams (Stewardship Utah)
Brigham Daniels (University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law)
June 16th, 6-7:30 PM
Little Theater, Sunset Junior High (1610 N 250 W, Sunset, UT)
Virtual livestream link will be sent out on the day of the event.
RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdprma__x55afrLLlNpJ4yKuzd_F36MubSj6jqhaJLQsyE7xQ/viewform?usp=dialog
Lakefest aims to reconnect Utahns with the Great Salt Lake at a pivotal moment.
Great Salt Lake—a significant part of Utah’s economy, climate, and biodiversity—has lost more than half its water. And after a winter with record-low snowpack, Great Salt Lake is projected to approach its all-time low by this fall.
The lake’s continued decline threatens widespread consequences, from toxic dust storms and ecosystem collapse to economic downturns. Yet, many Utahns remain unfamiliar with the lake and have never visited its shores.
Lakefest invites the community to celebrate the lake while deepening public understanding of what’s at stake. Through cardboard boat races, hands-on art activities, educational workshops, and lakeside recreation, the event brings people into direct contact with a place many have only seen from afar—fostering a deeper connection to one of Utah’s most vital and threatened landscapes.
We’ll see you on Saturday, June 13th (10 am-4 pm) at Great Salt Lake State Park & Marina
06/10/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined the Box Elder forum on May 26. Your support has not gone unnoticed.
And thank you to all of our panelists for sharing your expertise.
Ben Abbott–Executive director of Grow the Flow
Brenna Williams–Sponsor of the citizens referendum
Rhonda Lauritzen- Box Elder Accountability Referendum
Piper Christian–Air Quality Policy Associate at Stewardship Utah
Rob Davies–Physics Professor at Utah State University
Watch the full recording at the link in our bio.
Come to our next public forum on Tuesday, June 16th @ 6 pm. RSVP at the link in bio!
06/09/2026
T-minus 4 days until Great Salt Lake’s annual LakeFest!
A day of FREE fun and activities celebrating Great Salt Lake
Here’s what to expect:
Schedule
10:00 am
Open Registration for Kayaking
Naturalist Walk #1
10:30 am
Ida Grey, an acoustic singer/songwriter based in Utah County
11:00 am
Crafts start!
Food trucks arrive!
Food Trucks
11:30 am
Liam Lars, an SLC-based indie pop singer and piano player .lars
12:00
Cardboard Boat Race! Anyone can participate, just bring your boat and get ready to complete a short marina race course (free entry)
12:30 pm
Pepper Rose a SLC-based musician .rose.slc
Naturalist Walk #2
2:00 pm
Sailboat Race (TBD)
2:30 pm
Lavender Menaces, SLC’s first all women, non-binary, & trans brass band
3:00 pm
Opportunity drawing
Opportunity drawing
Grand Trunk- $500 worth of outdoor camping gear & Hammock
Scheels-$150 Gift Card
Deer Valley-2 Day Passes for Summer Biking
Kura Door-Spa Gift Card
Ibis-Gift Box w Coffee
Grow the Flow-Gift Basket w/ Merch
Rachel Lake-Framed Native Plant
Jake Dreyfous-Guided Bird Watching
Book Bundle-Refuge From Terry Tempest Williams, Chris Book, Mary Ann K, Bookmark
Thank you to all our amazing sponsors who makes celebrations like this possible.
Picot Landscaping Company
GSL Artemia
Tracy Aviary
Jordan valley water Conservancy
Visit Salt Lake
Maple Groves
Epic Brewing
Nature Conservancy
Scheels
Grand Trunks
Deer Valley Ski Resort
Ski Utah
Les BBQ
Cafe Ibis
The Kura Door
06/08/2026
A special collaboration between Grand Trunk and Grow the Flow.
This Great Salt Lake double hammock is inspired by the waterways, wetlands, and wild places that connect us.
🌊Spacious Double Deluxe design comfortably fits two
🌊Lightweight and durable
🌊Includes hanging straps
🌊Packs down small
🌊$59.99
A portion of every purchase supports Grow the Flow’s conservation efforts.
Get it at the link in our bio
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