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Climate change gave us the Great Salt Lake, but it's not the reason it’s shrinking today, says John Sutter.
Sutter: The lake has persisted within its historical size range for nearly 13,000 years.
The proposed Bear River Development Project would take 30% of the average Bear River water flow, mostly to water lawns.
The Great Salt Lake is a major tourist attraction for water sports, for viewing migratory birds and for enjoying the spectacular Utah scenery in quiet contemplation.
William Hayden Smith: Water diversion is the greatest threat to the Great Salt.
Smith: The lake’s wetlands are essential resting and feeding sites for migratory bird habitats.
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