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 Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve - Utah Posted by:  Lord Mot
N 41° 02.455 W 112° 01.537
12T E 413796 N 4543805
The Conservancy’s Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve protects over 4,400 acres
Waymark Code: WMB959
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 04/21/2011
Views: 15
Utah's Great Salt Lake is the largest natural saltwater lake in North America, and is internationally recognized for its importance to migratory water birds.
The Mitigation Commission and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have partnered to preserve valuable habitat around the Great Salt Lake, particularly in the Layton-Kaysville area, where TNC has established the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve. The Preserve is an undiked natural landscape located on the eastern periphery of the Great Salt Lake and consists of approximately twelve contiguous shoreline miles and roughly 4,400 acres. Its visitor center features an open-air pavilion, 30-foot-high observation tower, and mile-long boardwalk trail through prime bird-watching habitat. Educational exhibits along the boardwalk offer lessons about the Lake's birdlife, habitats and need for its protection.
Since 1994, the Commission and TNC have acquired over 1,750 acres with Commission funds, primarily in the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve. These purchases have complemented other area acquisitions, some by The Nature Conservancy and some by private entities for wetland mitigation banking. All the acquisitions result in securing the area for wetland restoration and wildlife values.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 4400
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
1 mile Boardwalk. Wheel Chair Accessable
What points of interest are there?:
open-air pavilion, 30-foot-high observation tower, and mile-long boardwalk trail through prime bird-watching habitat. Educational exhibits along the boardwalk offer lessons about the Lake's birdlife, habitats and need for its protection.
What activities are available?:
Hiking, Birdwatching, Educational displays, art, poetry and related exhibits.
Hours of accessibility?: 7 days per week, April - September 7am - 8pm, October - March 8am - 5pm
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
None
Dogs Allowed?: No
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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