7/18: "Tiny But Mighty—Brine Shrimp" Presentation by GSLEP

Discover the lake's micro-marvel! Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Program biologists show how brine shrimp connect Utah to the world.

Millions of birds. A multimillion-dollar global industry. One tiny shrimp.

We know Great Salt Lake is vital, but the real powerhouse of the ecosystem is a creature you can barely see. Led by Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Program biologists, this upcoming seminar uncovers the global footprint of Utah’s native brine shrimp.

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What to expect

You’ll get to view these tiny, living crustaceans up close, and learn how they:

• Sustain millions of birds during critical migratory stops along the Pacific Flyway.
• Balance the lake by acting as the ultimate natural algae managers.
• Fuel global food supplies through a massive aquaculture market that ships brine shrimp cysts worldwide.

Come see how we manage this incredible resource and why a healthy planet relies on a healthy lake!

About the Presenters

The bright minds who comprise the Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Program manage the avian and aquatic communities of the lake.

Kyle Stone — wildlife biologist and project leader — has been with DWR for 16 years. He earned degrees from USU and WSU and feels most alive when he is knee-deep in the mud of Great Salt Lake’s wetlands.

Jessalyn Bowman — wildlife biologist — earned a MS in Psychology and a BS in Zoology. She's passionate about wildlife conservation and bridging the gap between human and wildlife relationships. She takes pride in contributing to the preservation of the Great Salt Lake and its entire ecosystem.

Conner Simon — wildlife biologist with a passion for aquatic systems — earned his B.S. and M.S. from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and Georgia Southern University, respectively. He feels incredibly fortunate to participate in the conservation of Great Salt Lake and to have access to such a globally unique ecosystem outside his backdoor.

This event is free, but we ask that you bring a non-perishable canned food item to donate. We have partnered with the Bountiful Food Pantry to support those in our community facing food insecurity.

Event Contact

Crystal Ross | 385-566-5802 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.