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Authority outlines 2026 outreach, carp-removal changes and new fundraising arm after heavy 2025 activity
Summary
Staff reviewed 2025 accomplishments (carp removals, festivals, field trips), proposed a condensed April–June carp bounty program with guaranteed per-fish payments, announced an ambassador volunteer program, and reported the Utah Lake Foundation received IRS 501(c)(3) approval to boost fundraising.
Events and communications director Kelly Cannon O'Day reviewed a full calendar of 2025 activity and 2026 plans, telling the Utah Lake Authority that staff intend to reposition public messaging away from crisis language for harmful algal blooms and toward preparedness and safe use guidance. "We are really focusing on changing the perspective and narrative around harmful algal blooms," she said, urging messaging that helps people and pet owners recognize when to avoid water rather than treating every bloom as an immediate emergency.
Kelly highlighted the Authority's outreach metrics…
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