Coordinator
Great Salt Lake Sentinel Landscape
Bio:
Marisa Weinberg is the Coordinator for the Great Salt Lake Sentinel Landscape. A skillful facilitator and strategic leader, Marisa draws on seven years of experience working on Great Salt Lake to bridge partners across federal, state, local, and private jurisdictions. She specializes in identifying synergies and fostering collaboration where it hasn't previously existed, connecting diverse interests to achieve shared conservation goals and enhance national security. Marisa holds a Master of Natural Resources from Utah State University and a B.S. in Ecology and Conservation from the University of California, Berkeley. She currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Title: The Great Salt Lake Sentinel Landscape Implementation Plan: A Strategic Roadmap for Partnership
Abstract: The Great Salt Lake Sentinel Landscape (GSLSL) represents a landmark intersection of conservation and national defense interests, serving as a vital framework for cross-boundary resilience. This presentation explores the GSLSL’s foundational goals and the collaborative methodology behind its Implementation Plan, a strategic roadmap designed to synchronize diverse stakeholder efforts. By serving as a dynamic tool for partnership, the plan outlines a shared vision for the GSLSL’s future and integrates Utah into a robust national network. This connection brings innovative resources and multi-agency tools to the forefront, creating a powerful mechanism to protect and preserve Great Salt Lake through unified, large-scale action.
