Did you know? The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere and arguably the most important waterfowl habitat area in the Intermountain West. The problem? It's shrinking at an alarming rate. Due to years of severe drought, water levels are historically low, creating a dire situation for millions of waterfowl and countless other wildlife that rely on this irreplaceable wetland ecosystem. In fact, the Great Salt Lake is a critical migration and breeding area, utilized by 35 different species of waterfowl alone. In 2021, the lake fell to its lowest ever recorded area at an estimated 950 square miles – down from the average area of 1,700 square miles. And a once-in-a-generation crisis for one of the most important breeding grounds in the Pacific Flyway requires a once-in-a-generation conservation effort. DU and our conservation partners look forward to continuing our work alongside policymakers in Utah to increase our shared investment in improving conditions at the lake so that it remains a productive hub for waterfowl and other wildlife for generations to come. #DucksUnlimited #FallFlightFriday #GreatSaltLake #wetlands #conservation #ducktok #waterfowling