< class="uppercase">Geologically Rare
Oldest known continually “wet” lake on the continent. Over a quarter of a million years of being wet! Survived Ice ages and Warm dry ages! Most lakes die relatively quickly.
It is ultimately the right and responsibility of the people of the states of Utah and Idaho to see that Bear Lake is maintain with its wonderful and unique characteristics into the future.
Join the fightOldest known continually “wet” lake on the continent. Over a quarter of a million years of being wet! Survived Ice ages and Warm dry ages! Most lakes die relatively quickly.
Time Machine – gives man-kind a look in the Climate and Ecology of the Region and world. Sediments layered into its depths preserve the clues going back at least 250,000 years. Clues of atmosphere, plant pollen and fragments, tiny creatures and chemicals and more. Preserved!
Species conservation! Isolation created endemic species, found no where else on earth! 4 Endemic species of fish. Most genetically pure population of Bonneville cutthroat trout. Other creatures now extinct. Marsh lands essential habitat for migrating and nesting
Yet unkown water source provides unique chemistry that helped it survive the ages. Long-lived because it was isolated from the river flow. How does it remain so blue? Ground water may have mixed, but high river flows were “settled” out its sediment load into the northern end of the valley, creating the Dingle Marsh.
Bear Lake Built it! By the power of its water Bear Lake put the Intermountain West on the map with energy to make industry run and transportation to move people and lights to extend the day. It also allowed for Water for large scale food production. Bear Lake was base on which today’s economy and many fortunes were built!
Things this beautiful are rare, therefore Valuable. Bear Lake is the heart of the local economy. “Blue is what people come to buy!” Incredible non-consumptive product that people seek out, just to see it, sit by it, connect to it. Thousands invest their time and treasure to experience it.
Ingrained deep into the Fiber of our Society as a place to connect with nature, with families and friends. A place to let children (of all ages) learn about the wonders of big world and the tiny grains of sand. Open spaces to play are the laboratories of character and inventive minds.
It provides sights, sounds and textures of nature that revitalize the mind, body & soul. Thru inspiring sunrises, star-filled night skies and the interactions with water, this special place gives a natural balance to life. If for just a day, a week or a lifetime, It is the place family and friends.
Visit TodayIn the 1990’s concerned citizens join forces to take action… Bear Lake Watch was born.
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