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The Great Basin’s saline lakes support millions of migrating birds. But more than half the region’s salty lakes have shrunk by 50% to 95% over the past 150 years.

Where tributary rivers meet the Great Salt Lakes saline shores, the merging of fresh and salty water creates an oasis of life.

New research suggests that as Great Salt Lake shrinks and gets saltier, brine shrimp, a staple food for migrating birds and a boon to Utah’s economy, may be in danger of dramatic population declines.

John Luft is the program manager for the Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Program, which manages the lake's brine shrimp fishery. He describes himself as a "sea monkey biologist."

ROCKPORT — The Rockport Masonic Center announces a free lawn concert on August 10, 2022, from 6 to 7 p.m., featuring the music of Electric Bonfire, a Lincolnville-based that plays original music as well as covers from classic American bands. Band...

BELFAST — On Wednesday, July 6, Electric Bonfire will be playing Marshall Wharf Brewing in Belfast. The show starts at 6 p.m. and will go until 9 p.m. Electric Bonfire is a four-piece rock band based out of Lincolnville. The band has been together...

SEARSMONT — On Sunday, June 26, Electric Bonfire will be playing at Threshers Brewing Co, located at 22 Main St., Searsmont. Show starts at 4 p.m. Electric Bonfire is a four-piece rock band based out of Lincolnville. The band has been together since...

ROCKPORT — The first concert in this summer's Arts on the Hill free music series brings the Electric Bonfire four-piece rock band to Beech Hill, Friday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m. Based out of Lincolnville, the band has been together since 2016 and play...

On Saturday, May 28, Electric Bonfire will be playing Threshers Brewing in Searsmont. Show starts at 7 p.m. and will be outdoors weather permitting or indoors weather dictating. Electric Bonfire is a Lincolnville-based four-piece rock band that...

The drying of the Great Salt Lake could have dire consequences for the birds migrating through the area. But there are a few reasons for it.\n