May 15th –Thursday Evening Banquet – 6-10 pm
Special thanks to GSL Minerals Company, The Great Salt Lake Brine Shrimp
Cooperative, Inc., and The Nature Conservancy for their generous
sponsorship of this event.
Nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, overlooking the Salt Lake Valley is Heritage Village, part of “This is the Place” State Park. This replica village of 19th Century Utah will be the site of the Thursday evening conference banquet.
We’ll assemble at the Bowrey, a replica of the historic meeting place of the Mormon pioneers who settled the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Tickets for purchasing beer and wine will be available. A sumptuous dutch oven buffet of garden fresh greens, a yummy vegetarian option, chicken, barbequed ribs, and fresh peach cobbler ala mode should satisfy even the most discerning palate.
Music will be provided by the Avenues Jazz Trio.
Rainer Hoenicke, Environmental Scientist will provide the keynote: How Much is Enough? The Need for Local Watershed Goals
Special award recognitions include the Williams Award, the Doyle Stephens Scholarship Award and the Friend of the Lake Award.
The Friend of the Lake Award is given to a person, organization, or business performing outstanding work in education, research and/or advocacy to benefit Great Salt Lake. Established in 2002, the purpose of the award is to acknowledge the vibrant and active community of people working on behalf of the lake.
Their efforts help increase our understanding and awareness of our big salty neighbor. Understanding can lead to positive action for preservation of Great Salt Lake. To recognize these talents and contributions, FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake has created the award to be given at the Biennial Great Salt Lake Issues Forum.
Recipients of the award-
2002 - The Late Dr. Donald R. Currey - geomorphologist in the Dept. of Geography, University of Utah
2004 - Joy Emory -environmental engineer
2006 - Al Trout - former manager of the USFWS Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Brigham City, Utah
Spring in the Rockies can be cool and unsettled, so bring along some warm clothing so you can relax and enjoy the evening.
Transportation by bus to the Heritage Village will leave from the entrance of the University Guest House promptly at 5:30 pm and return by 10 pm.
If you are driving, refer to this map