Scientists have discovered a new species in Utah's Great Salt Lake that could change what we know about its ecosystem. An investigation into the 950-sqaure-mile water body began when a researcher ...

The species is threatened with extinction because of the imminent collapse of these lakes, including the Great Salt ... Fish and Wildlife Service biologist; Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment; ...

Since November, more than 15,000 wild birds have died along the shore of the Great Salt Lake from avian influenza (or bird flu), according to state officials.

It provides habitat for millions of migratory birds and supports a variety of industries, including brine shrimp fishing ... toxic pollutants. “The Great Salt Lake is of critical global importance for ...