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Pearl River Watershed Council outlines upstream projects to cut nutrients feeding Utah Lake’s algal blooms
Summary
At a Utah Lake Authority meeting, Rachel Winder of the Pearl River Watershed Council described source‑water protection work on the Provo River—its monitoring map, an EPA‑approved Heber Valley plan, Pine Valley restoration and stormwater outreach aimed at reducing phosphorus and sediment that fuel harmful algal blooms.
Rachel Winder, presenting for the Pearl River Watershed Council, told attendees that the Provo River ‘‘flows directly into Utah Lake. It is the largest tributary and delivers approximately 40% of the lake's total inflow,’’ and outlined the council’s work to reduce upstream nutrient and sediment loads.
The council’s strategic plan guides short‑term (five‑year) and long‑term (20‑year) actions to identify and manage the watershed’s highest risks, Winder said. The plan includes a ranked risk assessment across subwatersheds and a funding packet the council has made available for download.
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