What can be done to save the Great Salt Lake?

By Kelli Spackman

Climate change and evaporation, an increase in population, agricultural irrigation and human consumption of the lake water are all contributing factors to water levels dropping in the Great Salt Lake.

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• Layton F.E.S.T.

  Friday, Aug. 29, 5:30-9 p.m.

  Layton Commons Park, 465 N. Wasatch Drive

• Rock the Park Concert Series: Ultimate Poison - Poison Tribute

  Friday, Aug. 29, 6-9 p.m., FREE

  Station Park Fountain Square, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington

• Summer Movie: Wonka

  Friday, Aug. 29, 7 p.m., FREE

  Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr, Layton

• Guided Birding Walk

  Saturday, Aug. 30, 8 a.m., FREE

  Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington

• Gibson Heritage End of Summer Boutique

  Saturday, Aug. 30, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

  1235 N. 325 East, Bountiful

• Carbon Cat Rescue Adoption Event

  Saturday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  Tractor Supply, 511 S. Wellington Dr., Kaysville

• Concert: Broadway Under the Stars

  Sunday, Aug. 31, 7 p.m., FREE

  Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr, Layton