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Special Great Salt Lake License Plate

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https://www.utahsenatedemocrats.org/gslplate

Special Great Salt Lake License Plate https://www.utahsenatedemocrats.org/gslplate
Special Great Salt Lake License Plate
https://www.utahsenatedemocrats.org/gslplate
Introducing the Special Great Salt Lake License Plate – Show Your Support for Preserving Utah’s Natural Wonder!
Calling all nature enthusiasts, conservationists, and proud Utah residents! Here’s your chance to make a tangible difference and showcase your love for the majestic Great Salt Lake. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Special Great Salt Lake License Plate—a unique opportunity for you to support the preservation and restoration of this incredible natural treasure.

By signing up and applying for the Special Great Salt Lake License Plate, you become an advocate for the ecological health and vitality of one of Utah’s most iconic landmarks. The Great Salt Lake holds immense ecological importance, serving as a vital habitat for countless bird species and supporting a delicate balance of ecosystems. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a lasting impact. Apply for your Special Great Salt Lake License Plate today and be part of a movement that supports the ongoing conservation efforts for this irreplaceable natural gem.

The first step is for 500 people to apply for a plate. We would love to start seeing these plates on cars as soon as this fall… so sign up now, share this with your friends and family, and join your fellow lake supporters!

Together, we can ensure that the Great Salt Lake continues to inspire, educate, and captivate for years to come.

FAQ
If you have a question about timelines, personalization, the preservation fund, collector’s plates, etc. please visit our FAQ page at :

https://gslplate.weebly.com/faq.html

Feb 13, Webinar: Beyond the Backyard-All About the Great Backyard Bird Count

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Beyond the Backyard-All About the Great Backyard Bird Count: Sign-up to Attend our Webinar-Beyond the Backyard: All About the Great Backyard Bird Count, Courtesy BirdCount.org

The Great Backyard Bird Count
Courtesy BirdCount.org

Beyond the Backyard: All About the Great Backyard Bird Count Webinar
Tuesday, February 13, 11:00 am -12:00 p.m. Mountain
Beyond the Backyard-All About the Great Backyard Bird Count
Get ready to flock together for the 2024 Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)! Panelists will explain how to participate in this exciting global event and how participation might extend past your back door.

How to Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count:
Bridgerland Audubon: Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb 16-19, 2024
National Audubon: Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb 16-19, 2024
BirdCount.org: Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb 16-19, 2024

Join our YouTube Live Stream!
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
12:00–1:00 p.m. Mountain

Get ready to flock together for the 2024 Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)! This annual four-day event is right around the corner. Panelists will explain how to participate in this exciting global event and how participation might extend past your back door. Discover how to join a group taking part in the GBBC and explore fun ways to involve kids. From bird ID tips to counting birds with ease, this webinar is your ticket to an engaging and confident GBBC experience.
Beyond the Backyard-All About the Great Backyard Bird Count
Learn More-Sign Up to Attend the Webinar

Nov 11, Native and Youth Voices Honoring the Great Salt Lake

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Native & Youth Voices Honoring Great Salt Lake Saturday, November 11, 2023, 1:30-4pm Salt Lake City, Utah State Capital South Steps Courtesy & Copyright Great Salt Lake Audubon

Native & Youth Voices
Honoring Great Salt Lake
Saturday, November 11, 2023, 1:30-4pm
Salt Lake City, Utah State Capital South Steps
Courtesy & Copyright Great Salt Lake Audubon

Great Salt Lake Art Puppets. Designed by the Great Salt Lake Artist Collaborative. A STEAM Project for Schools & Libraries. See Supply Grant Information. Courtesy Great Salt Lake Artist Collaborative-Sponsored by Great Salt Lake Audubon Society and Bridgerland Audubon Society

Great Salt Lake Art Puppets
Designed by the
Great Salt Lake Artist Collaborative
A STEAM Project for Schools & Libraries
See Supply Grant Information
Courtesy Great Salt Lake Artist Collaborative-Sponsored by Great Salt Lake Audubon Society and Bridgerland Audubon Society

Join us on our state capitol south steps for “Native and Youth Voices Honoring the Great Salt Lake”, Saturday, November 11, 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
You and your students, or club members, are invited to participate in person, or through a student art project.

The art project, sponsored and funded by Great Salt Lake Audubon, Bridgerland Audubon chapters, and Making Waves for the Great Salt Lake team is constructing bird, brine flies, and brine shrimp puppets representing critical components of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem. Your puppets will appear at the capitol event if you wish. We will arrange transportation for your puppets if needed.

Guidance on building Lake Puppets
Great Salt Lake Thought Questions for Upper Elementary and Above.
School/Library Art mini-grant applications

May 15, 5-7 p.m. Virtual Mtg
BLM – Public Lands Rule

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Courtesy US Bureau of Land Management No Endorsement Implied with Use

Courtesy US Bureau of Land Management
No Endorsement Implied with Use

BLM announced that they are considering changing how they manage public lands in a proposed ‘Public Lands Rule’. BLM is considering how they should balance the many demands on these public lands – to consider conservation, recreation, wildlife, and cultural lands protections.

There will be in-person meetings in Denver, Reno and Albuquerque
Here’s info on the 2 virtual meetings … registration required:

Background provided by Audubon Rockies:

  • BLM manages 1 in every 10 acres of land in the US and approximately 30% of the nation’s minerals.
  • BLM is responsible for 22.8 million acres of public land in UT – that’s 42% of the state!
  • In March, BLM announced that they are considering changing how they manage these public lands in a proposed ‘Public Lands Rule’. BLM is considering how they should balance the many demands on these public lands – to consider conservation, recreation, wildlife, and cultural lands protections. This is a REALLY big deal

“Because of the importance of public lands to many of you, providing amazing recreational opportunities and habitat for wildlife, I wanted to make sure that you’re aware of these upcoming virtual meetings. It’s also worth noting that recent science has reported that we’re losing – get ready for this – 1.3 million acres of functional sagebrush habitat a year (that includes a lot of public land). So big decisions are being considered, right now, on how public lands across the West can be managed to be more resilient to wildfire and drought, and all the other challenges.”
Daly Edmunds
Policy and Outreach Director, Audubon Rockies

FACT SHEET: Proposed Public Lands Rule
https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2023-04/Public%20Lands%20Rule%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

UPDATE: BLM RELEASES PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION FOR PROPOSED PUBLIC LANDS RULE (May 10)
Rule would protect healthy public lands, promote habitat conservation and restoration and further thoughtful development
https://www.blm.gov/press-release/update-blm-releases-public-meeting-information-proposed-public-lands-rule
Original press release May 3: https://www.blm.gov/press-release/bureau-land-management-releases-meeting-dates-proposed-public-lands-rule