Weber County


Weber County Priorities

For data gathering purposes the County identified these priorities:

  1. Recreation and Tourism
  2. Water Quality and Hydrology
  3. Water Rights
  4. Land Use
  5. Agriculture

WFRC Plan Review Matrix – Related to Weber County

Goals, policies, and guidelines from plans and studies that pertain to the county and are related to the resources required for County Resource Management Plans are shown below. Visit theĀ WFRC page for similar information for the entire region.

Resource CategorySubcategoryGoals and PoliciesPlanPage
Fire ManagementEcologyIncrease the active use of fire to return fire dependent ecosystems to proper functioning and to reduce hazardous fuels.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-21
Fire ManagementEcologyProvide for sustained diversity of species at the genetic, populations, community and ecosystem levels. Maintain communities within their historic range of variation that sustains habitats for viable populations of species. Restore or maintain hydrologic functions. Reduce potential for uncharacteristic high-intensity wildfires, and insect epidemics. To achieve sustainable ecosystems, meet properly functioning condition (PFC) criteria for all vegetation types that occur in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Focus on approximating natural disturbances and processes by restoring composition, age class diversity, patch sizes, and patterns for all vegetation types.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-18
Fire ManagementEcologyReduce hazardous fuels (prescribed fire, silvicultural and mechanical treatments) with emphasis on interface communities (wildland/urban) and increase proactive participation of communities at risk.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-21
Fire ManagementEcologyRestore or maintain fire-adapted ecosystems (consistent with land uses, historic fire regimes, and other Forest Plan direction) through wildland fire use, prescribed fire, timber harvest or mechanical treatments.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-19
Fire ManagementEcologyTake timely actions to restore proper functioning of ecosystems after wildfire.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-21
Fire ManagementEcologyFire is returned to habitats from which it had been unnaturally excluded, the ?re regime (frequency and intensity) in these habitats generally approximates a natural, pre-settlement regime.Utah Wildlife Action Plan190
Fire ManagementEcologyInappropriate Fire Frequency and Intensity - Fire is excluded from habitats in which potential burns now would be frequent, large, and destructive to soils and native vegetation to the habitats are being actively managed (treated) to reduce components or factors that promote risk of catastrophic ?re, such as cheatgrass, excessive conifer encroachment, or unnaturally large stands of mature Gambel oakUtah Wildlife Action Plan188
Air QualityGreat Salt LakeReduce fugitive dust emissions from exposed lake beds.
1) Coordinate with DSPR and DWR to manage illegal motor vehicle traffic on dirt roads around the lake and
on the exposed lake beds.
GSL CMP3-9
Air QualityGreat Salt LakePromote compliance with emissions standards for industries that use GSL resources.
1) Coordinate with DAQ to evaluate emissions of all criteria pollutants associate with proposed projects and work with DAQ to identify appropriate mitigation strategies to offset major emissions.
2) Coordinate with DAQ to evaluate whether industries with FFSL leases meet DAQ emission standards.
GSL CMP3-9
Cultural ResourcesGreat Salt LakeMinimize impacts to the scenic values of GSL.
1) Consider visual impacts of a proposed project on the visual character of GSL when considering new
actions.
2) Consider how additional lighting from a proposed project would impact GSL resources and visitor
experience.
3) When considering a proposed project, identify strategies to mitigate impacts from surface-disturbing
activities as appropriate.
4)Coordinate with local cities, counties, and other landowners to minimize impacts to visual resources outside of the meander line, but within the GSL viewshed.
GSL CMP3-21
Cultural ResourcesGreat Salt LakeRecognize the importance of cultural resource protection on sovereign lands.
1) Support SHPO on the management of known cultural resource sites on sovereign lands.
2) Consider how future projects using state funds would affect historic properties, according to UTAH CODE ? 8-8-404.
3) Adhere to UTAH CODE ? 9-9-402 and UTAH ADMIN. CODE R230-1 regarding the discovery of human
remains on sovereign lands.
4) Consult with SHPO regarding how future proposed uses may impact cultural resource sites, as needed.ize the importance of cultural resource protection on sovereign lands.
GSL CMP3-25
Cultural ResourcesGreat Salt LakeRecognize the importance of paleontological resource protection on sovereign lands.
1) Support UGS on the management of known fossil locations on sovereign lands.
2) Consider how future projects using state funds would affect paleontological resources, according to UTAH
CODE ? 79-3-508.
3) Consult with UGS regarding how future proposed uses may impact paleontological resources, as needed.
GSL CMP3-25
Economic ConsiderationsAllow for commercial and industrial uses while protecting and sustaining long-term health of GSL resources.
1) Authorize mineral extraction and oil, gas, and hydrocarbon development, brine shrimp harvesting, and
aquaculture under multiple-use, sustained yield principles under UTAH CODE ? 65A-2-1.
2) Coordinate with USACE, DAQ, DWQ, DWRi, and DOGM to evaluate resource impacts of a proposed use
and identify necessary permits.
3) Consult with DWRe, DWR, local cities, and counties to minimize resource impacts associated with permit
authorization.
4) Coordinate with resource extraction industries on potential mitigation strategies as new information
becomes available regarding the industry?s impacts to other GSL resources.
5) Coordinate with DWQ to help ensure compliance with Utah Water Quality Act regulations (UTAH ADMIN.
CODE R317).
GSL CMP3-26
Economic ConsiderationsPromote the development of quantitative metrics to determine the values of GSL noncommodity resources.
1) Recognize the importance of determining accurate valuation of GSL?s resources in coordination with UGS, DSPR, Utah Office of Tourism, DOGM, DWQ, DWR, and cities and counties. Specifically, resource valuations could include recreation (e.g., bird watching, waterfowl hunting, and boating), mineral
extraction, and oil, gas, and hydrocarbon production.
GSL CMP3-26
Energy ResourcesGreat Salt LakeAllow for new oil, gas, and hydrocarbon leasing activities that are consistent with the long-term sustainability of GSL, according to UTAH CODE ? 65A-10-8.
1) Consider new leases according to oil, gas, and hydrocarbon leasing categories and leasing processes
outlined in the MLP.
2) Consider how proposed oil, gas, and hydrocarbon projects would impact GSL resources through review of site-specific analysis.
3) Coordinate with DOGM to incorporate best management practices in new leases.
4) Coordinate with permitting and management agencies to determine the appropriate level of involvement in processes that consider future oil, gas, and hydrocarbon projects.
5) Coordinate with DWQ to help ensure compliance with Utah Water Quality Act regulations (UTAH ADMIN. CODE R317).
GSL CMP3-18
FisheriesGreat Salt LakeRecognize the importance and support a range of salinity levels that support the brine shrimp population, the associated food web, and the brine shrimp harvesting industry.
1) Coordinate with DWRi and UGS to evaluate how authorization of water rights applications would affect
salinity of GSL at a range of lake levels.
2) Coordinate with DWR to evaluate impacts to brine shrimp populations at a range of lake levels when
reviewing new permits/leases and permit/lease renewals.
3) Identify research opportunities with DWQ, DWR, and UGS for studying the effects of lake salinity levels and water quality on brine shrimp.
4) Coordinate with DWQ to help ensure compliance with Utah Water Quality Act regulations (UTAH ADMIN. CODE R317).
5) Continue to support DWQ?s efforts to monitor contaminants of concern in both brine shrimp and the water column.
6) Coordinate with DWQ to help ensure compliance with numeric criteria for pollutants of concern as they
are established.
7) Coordinate with the managing, permitting, and intersecting entities to maintain ideal salinity levels for
brine shrimp resources.
8) Continue to partner with UGS to monitor salinity levels and DWR to monitor brine shrimp populations.
GSL CMP3-12
Flood Plains and River TerracesGreat Salt LakeConsider how changes in land use above and below the meander line could have adverse impacts on GSL resources and development.
1) Coordinate with management agencies listed above to understand how proposed changes in land use would impact GSL resources and surrounding communities.
2) Coordinate with local cities, counties, and land managers that have jurisdiction of lands above the meander line to help ensure future development would not have adverse effect on GSL resources or that GSL would have adverse effects on future development.
3) Support FEMA determination* that residential and commercial development should not occur below 4,217 feet; this would be done to minimize impacts to GSL resources and infrastructure during periods of high lake levels.
GSL CMP3-19
Land AccessGreat Salt LakePromote the importance of access to GSL marinas from land and open water.
1) Coordinate with and support DSPR
to dredge channels, as needed, to provide passages for boats from existing marinas.
2) Coordinate with DSPR to sustain access to marinas from land and open water.
3) Together with DSPR, DWR, and local cities, counties, and marina users, identify marina access issues and concerns at a range of lake levels and support improvements for access.
GSL CMP3-23
Land AccessGreat Salt LakeProtect GSL resources from adverse impacts resulting from transportation infrastructure.
1) Consider how proposed transportation projects would impact GSL resources through review of agencyled analysis.
2) Coordinate with responsible agencies to determine the appropriate level of involvement in processes that consider future transportation projects.
3) Coordinate with DWQ to address potential water quality impacts associated with runoff from transportation projects, which could affect the GSL ecosystem.
4) Coordinate with USACE and Union Pacific regarding a potential increase in boat access to the North Arm with the future modification of the Northern Railroad Causeway.
GSL CMP3-28
Land AccessGreat Salt LakeMinimize damage to transportation infrastructure from GSL.
1) Coordinate with responsible agencies to determine the appropriate level of involvement in processes that consider impacts of future transportation projects.
2) Participate in transportation planning efforts with UDOT, Wasatch Front Regional Council, and the Bear River Association of Governments that promote safe and effective transportation routes that minimize impacts to GSL resources.
3) Encourage transportation and residential and commercial-related infrastructure development to occur above 4,217 feet (FEMA 100-year floodplain).
GSL CMP3-28
Land UseGreat Salt LakeConsider how changes in land use above and below the meander line could have adverse impacts on GSL resources and development.
1) Coordinate with management agencies listed above to understand how proposed changes in land use would impact GSL resources and surrounding communities.
2) Coordinate with local cities, counties, and land managers that have jurisdiction of lands above the meander line to help ensure future development would not have adverse effect on GSL resources or that GSL would have adverse effects on future development.
3) Support FEMA determination* that residential and commercial development should not occur below 4,217 feet; this would be done to minimize impacts to GSL resources and infrastructure during periods of high lake levels.
GSL CMP3-19
Land UseGreat Salt LakeRecognize how human modifications to GSL impact the GSL ecosystem.
1) Together with DWR, Davis County, and Union Pacific, evaluate the use of dikes, berms, and dredging to mitigate impacts of low lake levels on industry and ecosystems.
2) Support continued research by all entities listed above to understand the impacts of human modifications
on the GSL ecosystem due to dikes and causeways.
3) Request site-specific analysis assessments from applicants that consider the impacts of a proposed
causeway or dike on the GSL ecosystem.
4) Consider how proposed causeway projects and mineral extraction projects would impact GSL resources
through review of site-specific analysis.
5) Coordinate with responsible agencies and entities to determine the appropriate level of involvement in
processes that consider impacts of causeway construction or modification
6) Coordinate with DWQ to help ensure compliance with Utah Water Quality Act regulations (UTAH ADMIN. CODE R317).
GSL CMP3-20
Land UseGreat Salt LakeRecognize the potential impacts of geologic navigational hazards to human health and safety.
1) Support and coordinate with UGS on further understanding of potential adverse impacts of shifts in
tectonic tilt and how the shifts could impact the current slope of lake bed and floodplain.
2) Support Division of Emergency Management and local city and county efforts to prepare, recover from,
respond to, and mitigate geologic hazards in and around GSL.
3) Support and coordinate with DSPR, UGS, and local cities and counties to develop educational material
and public notification tools that disclose geologic hazards.
4) Minimize the adverse impacts of windblown ice on lake monitoring structures through support and
coordination with USGS, UGS, and DWR.
5)Minimize the adverse impacts of windblown ice on other infrastructure through support and coordination with DSPR and UDOT.
GSL CMP3-21
Land UseMultiple Use, Sustained YieldFFSL will manage GSL and its resources under multipleuse, sustained yield principles (UTAH CODE ? 65A-2-1) by implementing legislative policies (UTAH CODE ? 65A-10-8) and accommodating public and private uses to the extent that those policies and uses do not substantially impair Public Trust resources or the lake?s sustainability.GSL CMP1-1
Land UseMultiple Use, Sustained YieldUses at GSL include preservation of the lake; availability of brines to lake extraction industries; wildlife protection; protection of recreational facilities; safe boating; availability of appropriate areas for extraction of brine, minerals, chemicals, and petrochemicals to aid the state?s economy; maintenance and protection of marshlands, rookeries, and wildlife refuges; and public access to the lake for recreation, hunting, and fishing (UTAH CODE ? 65A-10-8).GSL CMP1-1
Land UseMultiple Use, Sustained YieldProtect and sustain GSL resources while providing for multiple uses.
1) Request site-specific impact analyses, as deemed appropriate by the FFSL Division Director, for a proposed project. Site-specific analyses required by other permitting agencies may provide FFSL within adequate level of project-specific analysis.
2) Consider the range of ecosystem effects resulting from a proposed project (including cumulative effects) through consultation with all management and intersecting agencies listed above.
3) Consider and evaluate the cumulative impacts of past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects on the GSL ecosystem through consultation with all agencies listed above.
4) When appropriate, upon receipt of a proposed project, identify mitigation efforts in cooperation with all management and intersecting agencies listed above to reduce impacts to and/or benefit the GSL ecosystem.
5) Coordinate with DWQ to promote compliance with Utah Water Quality Act regulations (UTAH ADMIN. CODE R317).
GSL CMP3-4
Law EnforcementProtect GSL resources from impacts resulting from OHV trespassing.
1) Together with the BLM, DSPR, and DWR, identify areas where OHV trespassing is a problem and develop methods to prohibit illegal access.
2) Coordinate with industry groups and landowners on the authorized locations of OHV use on private land around GSL.
3) Coordinate with intersecting agencies to develop educational material and enforcement strategies that
would discourage OHV users from trespassing.
GSL CMP3-23
Law EnforcementProtect GSL resources from adverse impacts resulting from OHV trespassing.
1) Identify areas where OHV trespassing is a problem; coordinate and develop methods to prevent illegal access.
2) Coordinate with BLM, DSPR, DWR, HAFB, and adjacent county sheriff departments to develop enforcement strategies that would discourage OHV users from trespassing.
GSL CMP3-30
Law EnforcementRecognize the importance of search-and-rescue access.
1) Coordinate with DSPR and UGS regarding the identification of bioherms that could cause navigational hazards.
2) Support DSPR and counties? sheriff?s departments (search-and-rescue teams) in facilitating rescues.
3) Coordinate with search-and-rescue entities to identify areas or infrastructure within the lake that have lake level access constraints, including marinas, and identify how to operate safely around constraints.
GSL CMP3-30
Livestock and GrazingProvide grazing opportunities that promote the long-term health of GSL land available for grazing.
1) Coordinate with DWQ, Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, and Natural Resources Conservation
Service to encourage and support best management practices.
2) Manage grazing opportunities and potential conflicts of grazing with other GSL resources.
3) Allow grazing that helps reduce growth and spread of noxious weeds (e.g., Phragmites sp.).
4) Promote research and methods to yield sustainable foraging habitat.
5) Coordinate with DWR to evaluate the impacts to wildlife, including nesting bird habitat, associated with proposed grazing.
GSL CMP3-27
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeAllow for new mineral leasing activities that are consistent with the long-term sustainability of GSL, according to UTAH CODE ? 65A-10-8(b).
1) New leases subject to suspended or modified operation when the lake is trending down and reaches 4,193* feet in October.
Note: existing leases and permits may not be subject to this management strategy.
New leases and permits? may not be authorized if the lake is at 4,193 feet or lower (UTAH CODE 65A-6-5[1]).
2) Follow guidance for mineral leasing process outlined in the MLP.
3) Include a term in new and renewal leases stating that operations may be suspended or modified if the lake
level reaches 4,193 feet on October 15.
4) Consider new leasing activities in areas determined to have potential for leasing, as specified by the mineral
leasing categories in the MLP.
5) Consider how proposed mineral extraction projects would affect GSL resources through review of site-specific
analysis. Site-specific analyses required by other permitting agencies may provide FFSL with an adequate level
of project-specific analysis.
6) Coordinate with permitting and management agencies to determine the appropriate level of involvement in
processes that consider impacts of future mineral extraction projects.
7) Coordinate with permitting and intersecting agencies to identify effective lease stipulations and/or mitigation
strategies.
8) Coordinate with DWQ to help ensure compliance with Utah Water Quality Act regulations (UTAH ADMIN. CODE
R317)
GSL CMP3-17
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeManage at extremely high and low lake levels to reduce impacts to ecosystems, industry, and infrastructure.
1) Support DWRe pumping activities when the lake reaches 4,208 feet to mitigate impacts to GSL resources.
2) Coordinate with industry to monitor and maintain breach near Strong?s Knob to facilitate pumping.
3) New leases subject to
suspended operation when the lake is trending down and reaches 4,193* feet in October. Note: existing operators may not besubject to this management strategy.
4) New leases and permits may not be authorized if the lake is at 4,193 feet or less (UTAH CODE 65A-6-5[1])
GSL CMP3-5
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeInclude a term in new and renewal leases stating that operations may be suspended or modified if the lake level reaches 4,193 feet on October 15.GSL CMP3-5
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeRecognize and better understand the effects of mineral extraction on GSL salt balance.
1) Consider how the salt balance
would be impacted at low lake levels when issuing new leases in coordination with DOGM, DWRe, and UGS.
2) Promote research efforts by USGS and UGS to quantify GSL salt inflow and outflow.
3) Encourage research to understand sustainable levels of mineral extraction for GSL.
4) Encourage salt balance modeling analysis for new mineral leasing proposals, as appropriate.
GSL CMP3-16
Noxious WeedsTarget and treat invasive weed species (especially Phragmites) and eradicate colonizing invasive species in GSL wetlands.
1) Identify concentrations and dispersal vectors for Phragmites during receding lake levels.
2) Coordinate with DWR, USFWS, local cities and counties, and other landowners or managers adjacent to GSL on weed control and removal programs.
3) Develop annual weed management objectives and facilitate their implementation.
4) Aggressively eradicate colonizing invasive plant species. Eradication efforts should focus on areas where there are high-quality and/or numerous resource values (e.g., wetlands and recreation opportunities).
GSL CMP3-8
Predator ControlRecognize the need to maintain the isolation of nesting and breeding habitats for bird species of regional/global importance.
1) Coordinate with DWR and USFWS to determine effects of permitting action on rookeries.
2) Coordinate with DWR to implement activities that protect rookery habitat.
3) Coordinate with DOGM to help ensure compliance with permitting rules that pertain to bird habitat.
4) Consider the impact of recreational activities (hunting and boating) on island rookeries and coordinate
with DWR to minimize impacts to bird habitat.
GSL CMP3-16
Recreation and TourismInterpretation/educationProtect recreation users from navigational hazards on GSL.
1) Support and coordinate with DSPR, DWR, UGS, and USGS to develop educational materials and public notification tools that disclose navigational hazards.
GSL CMP3-24
Recreation and TourismUser groupsRecognize the importance of bird watching and waterfowl hunting and primary contact (e.g., swimming) and secondary contact (e.g., boating, paddle boarding) recreation as multiple-use components of GSL resources.
1) Support and coordinate with DSPR, DWR, DWQ, USFWS, and local cities and counties to provide for high-quality recreation opportunities, including bird watching and waterfowl hunting opportunities and safe
primary and secondary contact recreation opportunities.
2) Consider how management actions impact high-quality recreation opportunities at varying lake levels.
3) Consider the impact of invasive species (e.g., Phragmites) on boating opportunities.
4) Maintain water quality sufficient to protect the recreation beneficial uses designated to GSL.
5) Identify areas where recreation opportunities may be impacted by other uses.
GSL CMP3-24
Water Quality and HydrologyAquatic ecologyUnderstand the components and linkages that define a sustainable GSL ecosystem.
1) Support agency management and permitting actions that strive to attain key ecological targets/benchmarks developed in future peer-reviewed research. Support research by and coordinate efforts with all agencies listed above to better understand the minimum lake level required to support the GSL ecosystem.
2) Identify constraints and opportunities to achieve ecological targets and/or benchmarks established in future peer reviewed research.
3) Identify and support research that further defines GSL ecological condition.
GSL CMP3-3
Water Quality and HydrologyAquatic ecologyGSL is a unique and complex ecosystem of regional and hemispherical importance. Sustainable use of GSL?s natural resources will ensure that the ecological health (e.g., water quality, shoreline condition, salinity, aquatic organisms, wildlife, wetlands), scenic attributes, extractive industries (e.g., minerals, brine shrimp, microorganisms), and recreation opportunities (e.g., bird watching, hunting, sailing) will be maintained into the future. FFSL will coordinate, as necessary, to ensure that he management of these resources is based on a holistic view of the lake-wide ecosystem?including the use of adaptive management, as necessary?to ensure long-term sustainability. Responsible stewardship of GSL?s resources will provide lasting benefit to the Public Trust.GSL CMPXii
Water Quality and HydrologyGreat Salt LakeManage at extremely high and low lake levels to reduce impacts to ecosystems, industry, and infrastructure.
1) Support DWRe pumping activities when the lake reaches 4,208 feet to mitigate impacts to GSL resources.
2) Coordinate with industry to monitor and maintain breach near Strong?s Knob to facilitate pumping.
3) New leases subject to
suspended operation when the lake is trending down and reaches 4,193* feet in October. Note: existing operators may not besubject to this management strategy.
4) New leases and permits may not be authorized if the lake is at 4,193 feet or less (UTAH CODE 65A-6-5[1])
GSL CMP3-5
Water Quality and HydrologyGreat Salt LakeInclude a term in new and renewal leases stating that operations may be suspended or modified if the lake level reaches 4,193 feet on October 15.GSL CMP3-5
Water Quality and HydrologyGreat Salt LakeConsider water quality in all management actions.
1) When considering new permits or permit renewals, coordinate leasing with DWQ-required permits (UPES, general, stormwater, and the associated antidegradation review) where applicable, including research on negative water quality impacts associated with actions.
2) Support DWQ to establish numeric criteria for mercury, nutrients, and other contaminants as they are identified and as they have the potential to impact GSL recreation and aquatic life beneficial uses.
3) Communicate new project proposals to DWQ to help ensure impacts do not affect compliance with the existing narrative standard and the numeric selenium standard.
4) Continue to support DWQ's efforts to assess the water quality condition of the lake and trackcontaminants of concern.
5) Coordinate with DWQ to help ensure compliance with Utah Water Quality Act regulations (UTAH ADMIN. CODE R317).
GSL CMP3-6
Water Quality and HydrologyGreat Salt LakeMaintain existing facilities and consider other opportunities to improve connectivity between bays in a manner that supports FFSL?s multiple-use, sustained yield mandate.
1) Support efforts to improve circulation between bays in a manner that supports food webs dependent on brine flies and brine shrimp, brine shrimp cysts, and current mineral extraction.
2) Understand the hydrologic effects of the Northern Railroad Causeway culverts and how proposed modifications to the causeway would impact salinity in the North and South arms.
3) Promote maintenance of structures to ensure bidirectional flow in Northern Railroad Causeway culverts.
4) Enforce agreement with Union Pacific to maintain or increase circulation through culverts or other structures.
5) Together with USACE, consider proposals to increase circulation in the lake in a manner that supports FFSL?s multiple-use, sustained yield mandate.
6) Continue and expand GSL salt cycle research by DWRe, UGS, and USGS, including efforts to quantify volume of salt and other minerals within various parts of the lake at different lake levels (e.g., quantify volume of precipitated salt and other minerals in the North Arm, quantify volume of salt and other minerals in solution in various arms of GSL, quantify volume of salts retained in evaporation ponds, etc.).
7) Support research by DWR, UGS, DWRe, and USGS on the role of lake circulation on the occurrence of the DBL, brine shrimp populations, bioherms, and water quality at varying lake levels.
8) Coordinate with Davis County to help ensure safe operation and good maintenance of the Davis County Causeway.
9) Continue to support DWQ's efforts to assess the water quality condition of the lake and track contaminants of concern.
10) Coordinate with DWQ to help ensure compliance with Utah Water Quality Act regulations (UTAH ADMIN. CODE R317).
GSL CMP3-7
Water Quality and HydrologyGreat Salt LakeUnderstand the impacts of climate change on GSL lake level and water chemistry.
1)Consider emerging climate change research and findings from the appropriate resources and agencies when making future management decisions.
2) Support research to evaluate the impacts of climate change on GSL lake level and water chemistry.
GSL CMP3-11
Water Quality and HydrologyGreat Salt LakeRecognize the importance and support a range of salinity levels that support the brine shrimp population, the associated food web, and the brine shrimp harvesting industry.
1) Coordinate with DWRi and UGS to evaluate how authorization of water rights applications would affect
salinity of GSL at a range of lake levels.
2) Coordinate with DWR to evaluate impacts to brine shrimp populations at a range of lake levels when
reviewing new permits/leases and permit/lease renewals.
3) Identify research opportunities with DWQ, DWR, and UGS for studying the effects of lake salinity levels and water quality on brine shrimp.
4) Coordinate with DWQ to help ensure compliance with Utah Water Quality Act regulations (UTAH ADMIN. CODE R317).
5) Continue to support DWQ?s efforts to monitor contaminants of concern in both brine shrimp and the water column.
6) Coordinate with DWQ to help ensure compliance with numeric criteria for pollutants of concern as they
are established.
7) Coordinate with the managing, permitting, and intersecting entities to maintain ideal salinity levels for
brine shrimp resources.
8) Continue to partner with UGS to monitor salinity levels and DWR to monitor brine shrimp populations.
GSL CMP3-12
Water Quality and HydrologyGreat Salt LakeRecognize the importance and support the sustainability of a range of salinity levels that supports the brine fly populations and the associated food web.
1) Promote research (e.g., USGS, DWR, and DWQ) on the drivers of the brine fly trophic web, including
nutrient loading effects on brine shrimp populations, brine fly populations, phytoplankton, and bioherms.
2) Coordinate with DWQ to help ensure compliance with Utah Water Quality Act regulations (UTAH ADMIN.
CODE R317).
3) Coordinate with DWQ to help ensure compliance with numeric criteria for pollutants of concern as they
are established.
4) Continue to support DWQ?s efforts to monitor contaminants of concern in both brine flies and the water column.
GSL CMP3-13
WetlandsMaintain GSL water quality to help ensure wetland health and beneficial uses.
1) When considering new permits or lease renewals, coordinate with USACE and DWQ to help ensure impacts do not affect compliance with applicable water quality standards.
2) Coordinate with BLM, DWR, DSPR, and other land managers to discuss potential impacts to wetlands resulting from a proposed project.
3) Continue to support DWQ to assess and protect the aquatic life beneficial uses of GSL wetlands.
4) Coordinate with DWQ issuance of water quality certifications pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and Utah Water Quality Act (UTAH ADMIN. CODE R19-5-101?124).
5) Continue to support DWQ in identifying water quality standards for wetlands.
GSL CMP3-8
WetlandsRecognize the importance and support the sustainability of a wetland mosaic.
1) Consider implications to wetland hydrology and connectivity when evaluating permits on sovereign lands.
2) Support wetland managers as they seek to achieve optimum duration and seasonality of inundation.
3) Support efforts by DWR in working with DWRi to acquire water rights for specific areas of ecological
importance such as wetlands and WMAs.
4) Support and encourage wetland protection efforts adjacent to sovereign lands. Assist with development of a list of priority wetlands that could be protected where protection efforts would benefit the GSL ecosystem
GSL CMP3-9
WetlandsUnderstand the extent and condition of wetlands around GSL.
1) Foster collaboration between research and management entities, including DWR, DWQ, USFWS, and UGS, on future assessment and mapping of impounded and unimpounded wetlands.
2) Coordinate with research and management entities to identify wetland stressors.
3) Continue to support DWQ to assess and protect the aquatic life beneficial uses of GSL wetlands.
GSL CMP3-9
WetlandsCoordinate with other landowners and managers to support upland wetland habitats in other nesting and foraging areas near and associated with GSL (e.g., Cutler Reservoir, Utah Lake, Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge, and Bear River).GSL CMP3-14
WildlifeHabitatRecognize the importance and support the sustainability of viable populations of nesting bird species of regional/global importance and the habitats that support them.
1) Coordinate and encourage the maintenance of a diversity of habitats and adequate food supply that support nesting birds.
2) Coordinate with DOGM to help ensure compliance with permitting rules that pertain to bird habitat.
3) Consider the impact of recreational activities (hunting and boating) on nesting bird populations and coordinate with DWR to minimize impacts to nesting bird habitat.
4) Support inventory, monitoring, and research of nesting bird populations through DWR.
5) Support DWQ and USGS research and monitoring of water quality impacts to nesting bird populations.
6) Support DWQ in maintaining water quality sufficient to protect the waterfowl, shorebird, and wildlife beneficial uses for GSL.
7) Minimize disturbance to nesting habitat areas by coordinating permitting and land management activities with DWR.
8) Coordinate with DWQ to help ensure compliance with Utah Water Quality Act regulations (UTAH ADMIN. CODE R317).
9) Coordinate with DWQ to help ensure compliance with numeric criteria for pollutants of concern as they are established.
GSL CMP3-14
WildlifeHabitatRecognize the importance and support the sustainability of viable populations of migratory bird species of regional/global significance and the habitats that support them.
1) Coordinate with DWR to encourage the maintenance of a diversity of habitats and adequate food supply that support migratory stopover, staging, and wintering birds.
2) Coordinate with DOGM to help ensure compliance with permitting rules that pertain to bird habitat.
3) Consider the impact of recreational activities (hunting and boating) on migratory bird populations and coordinate with DWR to minimize impacts to migratory bird habitat.
4) Support DWQ in maintaining water quality sufficient to protect the waterfowl, shorebird, and wildlife beneficial uses for GSL.
5) Support DWQ and USGS research and monitoring of water quality impacts to migratory bird populations.
6) Support inventory, monitoring, and research of migrating bird populations through DWR.
7) Coordinate with DWQ to help ensure compliance with Utah Water Quality Act regulations (UTAH ADMIN. CODE R317).
8) Coordinate with DWQ to help ensure compliance with numeric criteria for pollutants of concern as they are established.
GSL CMP3-15
WildlifeHabitatRecognize the need to maintain the isolation of nesting and breeding habitats for bird species of regional/global importance.
1) Coordinate with DWR and USFWS to determine effects of permitting action on rookeries.
2) Coordinate with DWR to implement activities that protect rookery habitat.
3) Coordinate with DOGM to help ensure compliance with permitting rules that pertain to bird habitat.
4) Consider the impact of recreational activities (hunting and boating) on island rookeries and coordinate
with DWR to minimize impacts to bird habitat.
GSL CMP3-15
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeAssess Current Conditions Related to Mineral Resource Extraction and Known Reserves/Balances
1) Describe historical mineral extraction activities as of the date of the MLP.
2) Document existing mineral extraction activities, including location, type of mineral extracted, uses for extracted minerals, and quantity of minerals being extracted.
3) Identify mineral balances (i.e., salt balances) based on current conditions and known reserves of oil, gas, and hydrocarbon resources and promote their sustainable yield and mitigation of effects on the environment.
GSL MLP2-1
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeIntegrate Mineral Resource Planning with Other Resource Planning
1) Create a framework for long-term policy direction for minerals management that also has the flexibility to respond to the dynamic character of GSL.
2) Integrate management of GSL?s mineral resources with the lake?s other resources so that all resources are managed for the health and integrity of the GSL ecosystem.
3) Identify compatible uses and conflicts among mineral resource development and other resources on GSL and try to identify possible resolutions for conflicts.
4) Align with and use the GSL Lake Level Matrix and management strategies outlined in the 2013 GSL CMP when considering new applications.
GSL MLP2-1
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakePlan for Leasing and Efficient Development of Mineral Resources
1) Classify areas of GSL that are suitable for mineral extraction and areas that are to be excluded from mineral extraction.
2) Provide for the orderly leasing of mineral resources to existing and potential mineral lessees.
3) Ensure fair compensation to the state from development and extraction of GSL?s various mineral resources.
GSL MLP2-1
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeEstablish Transparent Mineral Leasing Application Process
1) Initiate the development of a FFSL permitting process that the winning bidder is required to complete once the winning bidder has been notified of the award.
2) Ensure that the applicant knows about the various permits, applications, etc., required by other State of Utah and federal government agencies.
3) Allow for coordination and review of a proposed project by pertinent state and federal agencies.
4) Allow opportunities for project-specific analysis, as deemed appropriate.
5) Provide opportunities for public comment on proposed projects as deemed appropriate and pursuant to division rules.
6) Provide applicant with a record of decision.
GSL MLP2-1
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeIdentify Data Gaps in Existing Knowledge Related to Mineral Extraction
1) Provide a summary of areas requiring further study, particularly as they relate to existing and potential impacts from mineral extraction on mineral balances, lake levels, water quality, and habitat degradation.
GSL MLP2-2
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeAssert Role of FFSL as a Manager of State-owned Lands
1) Clearly define sovereign lands for resource users, the public, and other resource management agencies.
2) Act as lead agency in coordinating GSL-related activities, as outlined in UTAH CODE ? 65A-10-8.
GSL MLP2-2
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeGuide Opportunities for Mineral Leasing in Appropriate Locations throughout Great Salt LakeGSL MLP5-2
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeUnderstand Impacts of Proposed Projects on Great Salt Lake ResourcesGSL MLP5-2
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakePlan for Short- and Long-term Impacts of Mineral Operations on Great Salt LakeGSL MLP5-6
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeUnderstand and Plan for Long-term Impacts of Causeways and DikesGSL MLP5-6
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeRecognize Threats to Mineral Development Sites from Natural Hazards and Plan to Reduce Exposure to HazardsGSL MLP5-6
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeRecognize Threats to Mineral Development Sites from Natural Hazards and
Plan to Reduce Exposure to Hazards
GSL MLP5-6
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeEstablish Procedures for Mineral Leasing Permitting ProcessGSL MLP5-7
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeBalance the Interests between the Public Trust and Private Entities to Encourage Efficient Use of Mineral ResourcesGSL MLP5-7
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeEnsure Prudent Operations during Mineral Operations and Appropriate Reclamation after Mineral Developments CeaseGSL MLP5-7
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeCoordinate Management, Permitting, and Research Activities between Applicable Local, State, and Federal Agencies Surrounding Great Salt Lake.GSL MLP5-8
Mineral ResourcesGreat Salt LakeEnhance Coordination Efforts between FFSL and other Government AgenciesGSL MLP5-8
AgricultureLand useEncourage conservation easements, transfer of development rights, and cluster subdivisionsOgden Valley General Plan 201515
Land UseOpen spaceCluster residential housing developments to provide open spaces and greenbelt between developed areasOgden Valley General Plan 201519
Land UseStandards/zoningEncourage conservation easements, transfer of development rights, and cluster subdivisionsOgden Valley General Plan 201515
Land UseStandards/zoningPrevent/limit damage in foothill areasOgden Valley General Plan 201527
Land UseStandards/zoningProhibit development of sensitive lands, including wetlands, floodplains, steep slopes, critical habitat, wildlife corridors, high water marks (water bodies)Ogden Valley General Plan 201515
Recreation and TourismParks/facilitiesFacilitate the ongoing maintenance and expansion of existing recreational
facilities and amenities to keep pace with increasing demand.
Ogden Valley General Plan 201544
Recreation and TourismTrailsDevelop a Valley-wide pathway and trail network with pathways
that connect individual neighborhoods or subdivisions to the greater active transportation network.
Ogden Valley General Plan 201545
Air QualityStandardsEnsure National Forest management activities result in meeting state and federal air quality standards, and comply with local, state and federal air quality regulations and requirements.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-17
Cultural ResourcesCoordination/educationFully integrate the Heritage Program into land and resource management.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-23
Cultural ResourcesCoordination/educationImplement the National Heritage Strategy emphasizing the need for non-project inventories (Section 110) and public education and awareness programs.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-23
Cultural ResourcesInventory/monitoring/modelingInventory, evaluate, protect and enhance heritage sites and landscapes.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-23
Fire ManagementPreparednessIncrease public understanding and support of the active use of fire to improve watershed and habitat conditions and reduce fuels.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-21
Forest ManagementEcologyReduce hazardous fuels (prescribed fire, silvicultural and mechanical treatments) with emphasis on interface communities (wildland/urban) and increase proactive participation of communities at risk.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-21
Forest ManagementEcologyRestore or maintain fire-adapted ecosystems (consistent with land uses, historic fire regimes, and other Forest Plan direction) through wildland fire use, prescribed fire, timber harvest or mechanical treatments.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-19
Forest ManagementEcologyMaintain and/or restore tall forb communities to mid seral or potential natural community (PNC) status.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-19
Forest ManagementEcologyMaintain or restore as mature and old age classes 40% of total conifer and 30% of total aspen cover types, well distributed across the landscape.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-19
Forest ManagementEcologyMaintain or restore species composition, such that the species that occupy any given site are predominantly native species in the kind and amount that were historically distributed across the landscapes.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-19
Forest ManagementEcologyProvide for connectivity of continuous large patches of forested habitat for interior forest-dependent and wide-ranging species (such as lynx, wolverine and migratory birds).Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-20
Forest ManagementEcologyProvide for sustained diversity of species at the genetic, populations, community and ecosystem levels. Maintain communities within their historic range of variation that sustains habitats for viable populations of species. Restore or maintain hydrologic functions. Reduce potential for uncharacteristic high-intensity wildfires, and insect epidemics. To achieve sustainable ecosystems, meet properly functioning condition (PFC) criteria for all vegetation types that occur in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Focus on approximating natural disturbances and processes by restoring composition, age class diversity, patch sizes, and patterns for all vegetation types.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-18
Forest ManagementProductsUse timber harvest where allowed, to contribute to the economy while achieving properly functioning conditions of vegetation and watersheds.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-23
Land AccessPlanningAcquire access and rights-of-way for general public and administrative use.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-24
Land AccessPlanningContinue to allow for most currently authorized uses while encouraging opportunities to phase out or move to private lands uses with limited public benefits.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-24
Land AccessPlanningMinimize the addition of special use encumbered areas of National Forest.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-24
Land AccessPlanningProvide a variety of opportunities for motorized access while avoiding or reducing undesirable social and resource impacts.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-22
Land AccessRight of WayEfforts will be made to obtain right-of-ways for public access to the National Forest. Existing right-of ways will be maintained. A priority for right-of-ways will be the linkages to community trails along the front.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-135
Land AccessRight of WayRegional trails, such as the Great Western Trail and the Bonneville Shoreline Trail will be recognized and valued as unique opportunities to develop recreation corridors across multiple ownerships in the face of expanding development across potential trail corridors.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-160
Land AccessRight of WayOgden area in cooperation with the cities of North Ogden, Pleasant View and Willard. Needed access and rights of way will be maintained or acquired to complete the Bonneville Shoreline trail along the Wasatch Front.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-146
Land UseStandards/zoningContinue to allow for most currently authorized uses while encouraging opportunities to phase out or move to private lands uses with limited public benefits.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-24
Land UseUtility corridorsUtilize currently designated utility corridors fully for power transmission lines of 66kV or greater and oil and gas pipelines 10? or greater.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-25
Land UseVisual/aestheticsRecognize and manage for the importance of scenic forest landscapes to overall recreation settings as well as to the quality of life for communities adjacent to the Forest.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-22
Land UseVisual/aestheticsRestore, maintain or enhance landscape scenic integrity across the variety of landscape character themes found on the Forest.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-22
Law EnforcementIncrease Forest Service field presence in key areas, improve effectiveness of public information on restrictions, and increase participation of individuals and organized groups in monitoring uses.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-23
Livestock and GrazingManage livestock grazing levels and operations on suitable lands for sustainable forage use within properly functioning conditions.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-24
Noxious WeedsGreatly reduce known infestations of noxious weeds and rigorously prevent their introduction and/or spread.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-20
Noxious WeedsImprove Forest user?s awareness of what noxious weeds are and how they spread and increase Forest users? active participation in reducing and preventing infestations.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-20
Recreation and TourismCoordination/partnershipsInvolve Forest users in developing strategies for managing recreation to meet desired future conditions and address recreation pressures and demands.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-22
Recreation and TourismInterpretation/educationIncrease Forest recreation user stewardship of resources and strengthen awareness of user ethics for reducing resource and social conflicts.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-22
Recreation and TourismParks/facilitiesEncourage private enterprise to develop recreational facilities on and off the Forest that provide for a range of recreation opportunities (e.g. camping and picnicking areas, trailheads, and interpretive sites).Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-22
Recreation and TourismPlanningManage for an array of recreation opportunities and settings to improve the quality of life for a variety of Forest recreation users. Balance growth and expansion of recreation by managing within the capability of sustainable ecosystems found on the Forest for today and the future.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-22
Recreation and TourismTourismUse ski area associated private and public developed recreation facilities to provide world-class skiing and mountain resort opportunities while contributing to the economy.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-23
Recreation and TourismTrailsAcquire lands or easements needed to facilitate Bonneville Shoreline and Great Western Trails development.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-24
Recreation and TourismTrailsManage trails to provide desired recreation opportunities for recreation users and to meet Forest Service standards.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-22
Recreation and TourismUser groupsManage recreation use of undeveloped areas on the forest to provide for desirable opportunities while preventing or reducing resource impacts and social conflicts.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-22
Recreation and TourismUser groupsManage uses of new recreational technologies to provide for opportunities while preventing or minimizing negative social and/or resource impacts on the Forest.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-22
Recreation and TourismUser groupsProvide a variety of opportunities for motorized access while avoiding or reducing undesirable social and resource impacts.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-21
Recreation and TourismUser groupsWork closely with city, county, state and tribal governments to provide for integrated, coordinated development and management (including enforcement) of OHV activities.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-21
Riparian AreasMaintain and/or restore habitat to sustain populations of well-distributed native and desired non-native plant, vertebrate, and invertebrate populations that contribute to viability of riparian-dependent communities.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-18
Riparian AreasMaintain or restore aquatic and riparian habitats, through recognition and management of Riparian Habitat Conservation Areas (defined in Glossary) for metapopulations of cutthroat trout, recognizing the relative degree to which these fish depend on National Forest lands and conditions of these habitats off-forest.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-20
Riparian AreasRaintain and/or restore diversity, productivity, vigor, and regenerative capacity of native and desired non-native riparian and wetland plant communities to provide an amount and distribution of large woody debris characteristic of natural aquatic & riparian ecosystems; provide adequate summer & winter thermal regulation; and to help achieve rates of surface erosion and channel migration characteristic of those under which desired communities develop.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-18
Riparian AreasMaintain and/or restore habitat to sustain populations of well-distributed native and desired non-native plant, vertebrate, and invertebrate populations that contribute to viability of riparian-dependent communities.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-18
Riparian AreasRaintain and/or restore diversity, productivity, vigor, and regenerative capacity of native and desired non-native riparian and wetland plant communities to provide an amount and distribution of large woody debris characteristic of natural aquatic & riparian ecosystems; provide adequate summer & winter thermal regulation; and to help achieve rates of surface erosion and channel migration characteristic of those under which desired communities develop.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-18
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesHabitatProvide for connectivity of continuous large patches of forested habitat for interior forest-dependent and wide-ranging species (such as lynx, wolverine and migratory birds).Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-20
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesHabitatMaintain pollinators and minimize impacts to pollinators or their habitats.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-19
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesInterpretation/educationImprove Forest users? understanding of the values of and potential human impacts to biodiversity and viability of species.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-20
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesInterpretation/educationIncrease understanding of and support research on the distribution, ecology, and threats to plant species at risk, nonvascular plants and rare plant communities.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-19
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesPopulation viabilityMaintain or restore viability of populations of species at risk, Watch List Plants, and rare communitiesRevised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-19
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesPopulation viabilityMaintain viability of species-at-risk (including endangered, threatened and sensitive species and unique communities).Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-19
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesPopulation viabilityManage Forest Service sensitive species to prevent them from being classified as threatened or endangered and where possible provide for delisting as sensitive (FSM 2670).Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-19
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesPopulation viabilityProvide for sustained diversity of species at the genetic, populations, community and ecosystem levels. Maintain communities within their historic range of variation that sustains habitats for viable populations of species. Restore or maintain hydrologic functions. Reduce potential for uncharacteristic high-intensity wildfires, and insect epidemics. To achieve sustainable ecosystems, meet properly functioning condition (PFC) criteria for all vegetation types that occur in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Focus on approximating natural disturbances and processes by restoring composition, age class diversity, patch sizes, and patterns for all vegetation types.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-18
Water Quality and HydrologyAquatic ecologyMaintain and/or improve water quality to provide stable and productive riparian and aquatic ecosystems.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-17
Water Quality and HydrologyAquatic ecologyMaintain and/or restore overall watershed health (proper functioning of physical, biological and chemical conditions). Provide for long term soil productivity. Watershed health should be addressed across administrative and political boundaries.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-17
Water Quality and HydrologyAquatic ecologyMaintain and/or restore stream channel integrity, channel processes, and sediment regimes (timing, volume, character of sediment input/transport) under which riparian & aquatic ecosystems developed.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-18
Water Quality and HydrologyAquatic ecologyMaintain water in streams, lakes, and wetlands of adequate quantity and quality to provide for instream flows and existing downstream uses including support of healthy riparian & aquatic habitats, stability & effective function of stream channels, ability to route flood discharges, and to maintain recreation opportunities.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-18
Water Quality and HydrologyQuality/standardsProtect waters meeting or surpassing State water quality standards by planning and designing land management activities to protect
water quality.
Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-17
Water Quality and HydrologyWatershedDesign and implement watershed management programs and plans that will restore water quality and watershed function to support beneficial uses.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-17
Water Quality and HydrologyWatershedMaintain and/or restore soil productivity to improve watershed functioning through managing ground cover, soil compaction, and vegetation.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-18
Water Quality and HydrologyWatershedIdentify [watershed] areas not in properly functioning condition. Improve plant species composition, ground cover and age class diversity in these areas.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-17
WetlandsMaintain and/or restore natural timing and variability of water table elevation in spring sources, meadows & wetlands.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-18
WetlandsMaintain and/or restore natural timing and variability of water table elevation in spring sources, meadows & wetlands.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-18
WetlandsMaintain and/or restore diversity, productivity, vigor, and regenerative capacity of native and desired non-native riparian and wetland plant communities to provide an amount and distribution of large woody debris characteristic of natural aquatic & riparian ecosystems; provide adequate summer & winter thermal regulation; and to help achieve rates of surface erosion and channel migration characteristic of those under which desired communities develop.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-18
WildernessManage Wildernesses recognizing differences in population proximity and consequent role in providing wilderness experiences for more people.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-25
WildlifeHabitatEvaluate areas with potential for Research Natural Area designation including Ben Lomond Peak (tall forb values), western portion of the Deseret Peak Wilderness (Great Basin community types and cryptogamic crusts).Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-19
WildlifeHabitatMaintain or restore aquatic and riparian habitats, through recognition and management of Riparian Habitat Conservation Areas (defined in Glossary) for metapopulations of cutthroat trout, recognizing the relative degree to which these fish depend on National Forest lands and conditions of these habitats off-forest.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-20
WildlifeHabitatProvide adequate habitat components for sustainable big game populations coordinated with State wildlife management agencies, private lands and other resource needs and priorities.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-20
WildlifeHabitatProvide for connectivity of continuous large patches of forested habitat for interior forest-dependent and wide-ranging species (such as lynx, wolverine and migratory birds).Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-20
WildlifeHabitatProvide suitable habitat for prey species such as hares, squirrels, and small mammals.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-20
WildlifePopulation managementProvide for sustained diversity of species at the genetic, populations, community and ecosystem levels. Maintain communities within their historic range of variation that sustains habitats for viable populations of species. Restore or maintain hydrologic functions. Reduce potential for uncharacteristic high-intensity wildfires, and insect epidemics. To achieve sustainable ecosystems, meet properly functioning condition (PFC) criteria for all vegetation types that occur in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Focus on approximating natural disturbances and processes by restoring composition, age class diversity, patch sizes, and patterns for all vegetation types.Revised Forest Plan Wasatch-Cache National Forest4-18
Land UseJurisdiction/exchangesupgrade school and institutional trust land assets where prudent by exchange.SITLAR850-2-200
Land UseProductivitymanage school and institutional trust lands for their highest and best trust land use.SITLAR850-2-200
Land UseProductivitymaximize the commercial gain from trust land uses for school and institutional trust lands consistent with long-term support of beneficiariesSITLAR850-2-200
Land UseProductivitypermit other land uses or activities not prohibited by law which do not constitute a loss of trust assets or loss of economic opportunity.SITLAR850-2-200
Predator ControlMaintain a healthy cougar population within their current distribution while considering human safety, economic concerns, other wildlife species, and maintaining hunting traditions through 2025.Utah Cougar Management Plan3
Recreation and TourismInterpretation/educationIncrease opportunities for viewing mule deer while educating the public concerning the needs of deer and the importance of habitat and other limiting factors.Utah Mule Deer Statewide Management Plan22
Recreation and TourismInterpretation/educationProvide a diversity of high-quality hunting and viewing opportunities for mule deer throughout the state.Utah Mule Deer Statewide Management Plan20
WildlifeHabitatHabitat Goal: Conserve, improve, and restore mule deer habitat throughout the state with
emphasis on crucial ranges.
Utah Mule Deer Statewide Management Plan18
WildlifeHabitatHabitat Objective 1: Maintain mule deer habitat throughout the state by protecting and enhancing existing crucial habitats and mitigating for losses due to natural and human impacts.Utah Mule Deer Statewide Management Plan18
WildlifeHabitatHabitat Objective 2: Improve the quality and quantity of vegetation for mule deer on a minimum of 500,000 acres of crucial range by 2019.Utah Mule Deer Statewide Management Plan19
WildlifePopulation managementMaintain a hunting program for mule deer that encourages a variety of quality hunting opportunities while maintaining population objectives.Utah Mule Deer Statewide Management Plan20
WildlifePopulation managementPopulation Management Goal: Expand and improve mule deer populations throughout the state within the carrying capacity of available habitats and in consideration of other land uses.Utah Mule Deer Statewide Management Plan17
WildlifePopulation managementPopulation Objective: By 2019, increase mule deer populations within the state as conditions allow and bring all populations to their unit objective (currently (2014) 425,400).Utah Mule Deer Statewide Management Plan17
Predator ControlThe DWR predator-control program provides incentives for hunters to remove coyotes. Primary goal of the program is to remove coyotes from areas where they may prey on mule deer. Participants receive $50 for each properly documented coyote that they kill in Utah.Utah Predator Control Program Summary 2014-20150
FisheriesBarriersNative ?shes are able to move past water-??diversion barriers where necessary or desired.Utah Wildlife Action Plan203
FisheriesBarriersNew roads are planned and sited in areas where there are limited impacts to wildlife. When existing roads are maintained, barriers to wildlife movement are altered to allow for movement.Utah Wildlife Action Plan173
FisheriesBarriersNative ?shes are able to move past water?diversion barriers where necessary or desired.Utah Wildlife Action Plan203
FisheriesFlowsEstablish water allocation policies protecting su?cient water to maintain a functioning aquatic ecosystem for aquatic key habitats (especially those with occurrences of SGCNs).Utah Wildlife Action Plan198
FisheriesFlowsNatural hydrographs (timing, duration, temperature, etc) are restored or mimicked in priority stream reaches below dams and reservoirs.Utah Wildlife Action Plan205
FisheriesHabitatAquatic key habitats (especially at those locations important for SGCNs) contain su?cient water to maintain a functioning aquatic ecosystem that supports the conservation target(s).Utah Wildlife Action Plan196
FisheriesHabitatComplex habitats and ?oodplain connections are restored or maintained in selected rivers/streams.Utah Wildlife Action Plan199
Land UseOpen spaceOpen lands that are crucial to wildlife do not have the potential to be developed for housing and urban growth.Utah Wildlife Action Plan160
Land UseStandards/zoningFuture physical and environmental footprints of housing and urban development are reduced or managed so that wildlife resources are sustained.Utah Wildlife Action Plan162
Livestock and GrazingGrazing is managed such that ecological conditions in Key Habitats show improvement in various indicators of rangeland health.Utah Wildlife Action Plan168
Noxious WeedsInvasive plant dominance/presence is reduced or eliminated in locations or habitats where such an outcome is realistic (ecologically and economically).Utah Wildlife Action Plan228
Noxious WeedsLocations/habitats that currently do not have non-??native plant problems remain free from the introduction and spread of invasive non-??native plants.Utah Wildlife Action Plan226
Predator ControlDepleted native species whose populations require relief from native predators, receive assistance for as long as they need it, and no longer.Utah Wildlife Action Plan240
Predator ControlHighly human-??tolerant problematic bird and mammal species are kept in check where their success has the potential to become problematic.Utah Wildlife Action Plan240
Recreation and TourismInterpretation/educationResponsible recreation is promoted and encouraged via e?ective education and enforcement.Utah Wildlife Action Plan178
Recreation and TourismUser groupsRecreational opportunities (OHV) are designed and presented in ways that encourage and promote responsible participation, while also ensuring that wildlife and habitat impacts are kept at acceptably low levels.Utah Wildlife Action Plan177
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesAquaticAquatic key habitats (especially at those locations important for SGCNs) contain su?cient water to maintain a functioning aquatic ecosystem that supports the conservation target(s).Utah Wildlife Action Plan196
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesAquaticComplex habitats and ?oodplain connections are restored or maintained in selected rivers/streams.Utah Wildlife Action Plan199
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesAquaticEstablish water allocation policies protecting su?cient water to maintain a functioning aquatic ecosystem for aquatic key habitats (especially those with occurrences of SGCNs).Utah Wildlife Action Plan198
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesAquaticImplement laws and policies for a broader array of agencies or conservation organizations to hold in-?stream water rights for the bene?t of aquatic habitats and SGCNs.Utah Wildlife Action Plan198
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesAquaticNative ?shes are able to move past water-??diversion barriers where necessary or desired.Utah Wildlife Action Plan203
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesAquaticNatural hydrographs (timing, duration, temperature, etc) are restored or mimicked in priority stream reaches below dams and reservoirs.Utah Wildlife Action Plan205
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesHabitatNew roads are planned and sited in areas where there are limited impacts to wildlife. When existing roads are maintained, barriers to wildlife movement are altered to allow for movement.Utah Wildlife Action Plan173
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesHabitatFuture physical and environmental footprints of housing and urban development are reduced or managed so that wildlife resources are sustained.Utah Wildlife Action Plan162
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesHabitatGrazing is managed such that ecological conditions in Key Habitats show improvement in various indicators of rangeland health.Utah Wildlife Action Plan168
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesHabitatLocations/habitats that currently do not have non-??native plant problems remain free from the introduction and spread of invasive non-??native plants.Utah Wildlife Action Plan226
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesHabitatOpen lands that are crucial to wildlife do not have the potential to be developed for housing and urban growth.Utah Wildlife Action Plan160
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesHabitatRecreational opportunities (OHV) are designed and presented in ways that encourage and promote responsible participation, while also ensuring that wildlife and habitat impacts are kept at acceptably low levels.Utah Wildlife Action Plan177
Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesInterpretation/educationResponsible recreation is promoted and encouraged via e?ective education and enforcement.Utah Wildlife Action Plan178
Water Quality and HydrologyAquatic ecologyImplement laws and policies for a broader array of agencies or conservation organizations to hold in-?stream water rights for the bene?t of aquatic habitats and SGCNs.Utah Wildlife Action Plan197
Water RightsImplement laws and policies for a broader array of agencies or conservation organizations to hold in-?stream water rights for the bene?t of aquatic habitats and SGCNs.Utah Wildlife Action Plan197
WetlandsImplement laws and policies for a broader array of agencies or conservation organizations to hold in-?stream water rights for the bene?t of aquatic habitats and SGCNs.Utah Wildlife Action Plan197
WildlifeHabitatFuture physical and environmental footprints of housing and urban development are reduced or managed so that wildlife resources are sustained.Utah Wildlife Action Plan162
WildlifeHabitatGrazing is managed such that ecological conditions in Key Habitats show improvement in various indicators of rangeland health.Utah Wildlife Action Plan168
WildlifeHabitatInappropriate Fire Frequency and Intensity - Fire is excluded from habitats in which potential burns now would be frequent, large, and destructive to soils and native vegetation to the habitats are being actively managed (treated) to reduce components or factors that promote risk of catastrophic ?re, such as cheatgrass, excessive conifer encroachment, or unnaturally large stands of mature Gambel oakUtah Wildlife Action Plan188
WildlifeHabitatNew roads are planned and sited in areas where there are limited impacts to wildlife. When existing roads are maintained, barriers to wildlife movement are altered to allow for movement.Utah Wildlife Action Plan173
WildlifeHabitatOpen lands that are crucial to wildlife do not have the potential to be developed for housing and urban growth.Utah Wildlife Action Plan160
Air QualityStandardsEnhance air quality.Wasatch Choices 204018
Energy ResourcesEfficiency/conservationPromote conservation of energy.Wasatch Choices 204018
Land UseOpen spaceEncourage conservation of open space and irreplaceable natural resources in land use decisions.Wasatch Choices 204018
Land UseStandards/zoningPromote conservation of regionally significant critical lands.Wasatch Choices 204018
Land UseStandards/zoningProtect and enhance the natural environment.Wasatch Choices 204018
Land UseVisual/aestheticsEnhance the aesthetic beauty of our built environment.Wasatch Choices 204018
Recreation and TourismAccessibilityCreate and enhance access to areas of natural beauty and recreation.Wasatch Choices 204018
Recreation and TourismTrailsEncourage community trails coordinated with regional/state trail systems.Wasatch Choices 204018
Water Quality and HydrologyConservationPromote conservation of water [and] enhance water quality.Wasatch Choices 204018
Noxious weedsEstablished noxious weed infestations are not increasing or are reduced to low densities. New invader species are not becoming established. New infestations of species are contained or reduced. New populations of existing noxious weeds are eradicated or reduced in highly susceptible, often disturbed areas. Native plants dominate most landscapes that have been rehabilitated.Wasatch-Cache National Forest Noxious Weed Treatment Program:DEIS1/15/2016
AgricultureLand useThe preservation of agricultural lands and agricultural sustainability go hand-in-hand.Weber County Resource Assessment4
AgricultureLand useSustainable agriculture can have numerous goals and facets, but it ultimately strives to bring increased profits, sound stewardship of air, water, and soil, and improved quality of life to farming communities. Most agricultural producers want to continue farming but are concerned about the future of their profession and family operations. Sustainable agriculture is a priority concern because of the important role of agriculture in Weber County?s economy, healthy lands, and way of life.Weber County Resource Assessment4
Air qualityStandardsPromote efforts to improve air quality such as the Choose Clean Air program, residential wood burning control, and the Utah Clean Fuels Program.Weber County Resource Assessment11
Ditches and canalsCurrent funding programs are inadequate for dealing with the magnitude of canal improvements needed. They have strict limitations and are not set up in a way that is practical. It would be extremely beneficial for both agricultural and M&I users if funding mechanisms were in place that could be easily applied for and implemented. It would enable deliv-ery system companies to improve and upgrade their infrastructure before a catastrophe or break occurs.Weber County Resource Assessment6
Ditches and canalsCanals are often used for unauthorized recreation. This is both a safety and a liability issue. Canals are not meant for recreation, but it inevitably happens. The canal companies are forced to implement security measures and carry insurance coverage, further adding to the high price of water.Weber County Resource Assessment7
Ditches and canalsAgricultural users are often negatively impacted during peak residential irrigation hours because the water level in the system drops due to insufficient water. When this occurs, farmers, especially those at the end of the ditch, miss water turns on their crops. When farmers miss their turns, the local food supply can be significantly stressed and damaged; therefore, a balance of residential use needs to be established to allow end of ditch users to get their water.Weber County Resource Assessment7
Ditches and canalsCanal companies are typically forced to borrow money and raise assessments in order to pay back the loans needed to perform maintenance. This results in raised assessments that threaten agricultural sustainability. Ideally, all who benefit, including the urban population that is supplied water through the canal companies, would share the maintenance and repair burden. This may help systems run at maximum efficiency and provide the most value and benefit to the community.Weber County Resource Assessment7
Noxious weedsIt is critical to keep potential [invasive weeds] out of the county. Once a noxious or invasive weed is established, it becomes extremely difficult to manage. Weber County Resource Assessment8
Noxious weedsLand managers should strive to keep potential invaders out and ensure that newly detected weeds are treated before they become prolific.Weber County Resource Assessment8
Noxious weedsIt is critical to remain vigilant and treat [invasive weeds] before they become too widespread. Eliminating them before they cause damage to the landscape will save the county from losing biological resources and lessen the financial burden it takes to control these weeds once they spread out of control.Weber County Resource Assessment8
Water Quality and HydrologyQuality/standardsWhen land is developed, many of the [water quality] issues can be minimized if storm water, tail water, and effluent water are properly managed and comply with Utah State Water Law under Utah Code, Title 73.Weber County Resource Assessment7
Water Quality and HydrologyConservationWater is critical for agriculture that provides a significant food supply to Weber County and its surrounding area. Agricultural water users need to maximize their irrigation efficiency by implementing the most water efficient irrigation technology. These projects are costly and often require grants and loans to implement. Likewise, M&I users need to implement both indoor and outdoor water conservation measures to ensure all the water in the county is being put to the best use.Weber County Resource Assessment7
Water Quality and HydrologyConservationThere is not enough supplemental water in Weber County to support the expected population increase. Future options of importing water into the county from the Bear River and Flaming George Reservoir, as well as aquifer recharge projects, are being explored. These options are extremely costly and will significantly raise the price of water for all users. It is important that conservation measures in the county be maximized in order to stretch the limited water supply and to avoid, if possible, costly water projects.Weber County Resource Assessment7
Water Quality and HydrologyQuality/standardsThe Watershed Restoration Action Strategy (WRAS), created in 2003 by the Weber River Watershed Coalition, outlines nine goals and 29 necessary steps to meet these goals. The outcome of this WRAS should be the cooperation of many stakeholders to implement controls and procedures that insure that this watershed meets clean water standards. This will take commitment by local governments, landowners, and public users. Success will depend on the participation and cooperation of all involved in this critical watershed. Weber County Resource Assessment10
AgricultureLand useEncourage property owners who are engaged in agricultural production and business to expand agricultural protection areas whenever possible, and encourage additional property owners to commit their property to agricultural protection.West Central Weber County General Plan2-16
Flood Plains and River TerracesBuffer/zoningThe Weber River floodplain, wetland areas associated with the meander corridor, and streamside vegetation should be protected from development. A setback of 100? from the high water line on either side of the river, as determined by the County Engineer, is recommended.West Central Weber County General Plan4-4
Land UseStandards/zoningEncourage farmers to sell development density to developers interested in developing at higher densities near developing sewer infrastructure.West Central Weber County General Plan2-16
Land UseStandards/zoningThe existing wildlife and waterfowl management areas are zoned S-1 and remain unchanged.West Central Weber County General Plan2-16
AgricultureLand useTo protect the working lands of the Wasatch Front which include forests, orchards, rangelands, and agricultural lands. To support the economic viability of working lands, maintain their benefits, and to retain the rural character of the region.WFRC (re)connect46
Cultural ResourcesPreservationTo promote the development of healthy communities, places we live, work, and gather. To preserve and strengthen cultural resources, places of heritage, and economic health.WFRC (re)connect53
Flood Plains and River TerracesNatural functionTo promote a healthy hydrological system which encourages efficient flood control and water conveyance, while providing clean water, wildlife habitat, and recreational uses.WFRC (re)connect32
Recreation and TourismPlanningTo protect and enhance parks and open space of the Wasatch Front, to connect land and water corridors, to provide outdoor recreation opportunities such as fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, paddling, camping, and trail-based activities. To strengthen the vibrant network of parks, trails, scenic qualities, recreational amenities, and natural lands in the Wasatch Front.WFRC (re)connect39
Water Quality and HydrologySupplyTo protect and enhance the water resources of the Wasatch Front, including watersheds, wetlands, groundwater, and source water areas, to ensure water quality, and to provide a continually safe and abundant water supply. WFRC (re)connect32
WildlifeHabitatTo protect and enhance natural landscapes, ecosystems, and the biodiversity of the Wasatch Front Region. To provide habitat for plant communities, wildlife, and fisheries, and to include unique ecological communities for rare, threatened or endangered species; and areas of environmental concern.WFRC (re)connect23
Noxious weedsAppropriately manage existing and invasive weeds in Utah through: A) education and research; B) Mapping and monitoring; C) Prevention, early detection, and rapid response; D) Control - integrated weed management; E) Restoration; F) Regulation and enforcement; G) Funding.Utah Strategic Plan for Managing Noxious and Invasive Weeds18