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Dust and sediment data from Great Salt Lake and northern Utah, 2022 Dust and sediment data from Great Salt Lake and northern Utah, 2022

These are physical and geochemical (elemental, strontium isotope) data from dust and sediments collected from and around Great Salt Lake, Utah. Data were collected by the U.S. Geological Survey Utah Water Science Center (West Valley City, Utah) to better understand the degree to which populations in northern Utah are affected by Great Salt Lake dust, dust from other sources, and metals...
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Utah Water Science Center

Collaborative drought science planning in the Colorado River Basin Collaborative drought science planning in the Colorado River Basin

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is using collaborative, interdisciplinary planning to develop data and tools needed to optimize the management of water resources and land use by resource management agencies during an ongoing, multidecadal drought in the Colorado River Basin. The USGS Actionable and Strategic Integrated Science and Technology team works to build relationships with...
Authors
Patrick J. Anderson, Jeanne E. Godaire, Daniel K. Jones, William J. Andrews, Alicia A. Torregrosa, Meghan T. Bell, JoAnn M. Holloway, Molly A. Blakowski, Joseph A. Hevesi, Sharon L. Qi
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Fort Collins Science Center, Colorado River Basin: Actionable and Strategic Integrated Science and Technology, Drought

Contributions of Great Salt Lake playa- and industrially-sourced priority pollutant metals in dust contribute to possible health hazards in the communities of northern Utah Contributions of Great Salt Lake playa- and industrially-sourced priority pollutant metals in dust contribute to possible health hazards in the communities of northern Utah

Communities and ecosystems of northern Utah, USA receive particulate pollution from anthropogenic activity and dust emissions from sources including the Great Salt Lake (“the Lake”) playa. In addition to affecting communities, anthropogenic pollution is delivered to the Lake's playa sediments, which are eroded during dust events. Yet, spatial variability in dust flux and composition and...
Authors
Annie L. Putman, Molly A. Blakowski, Destry N. DiViesti, Diego P. Fernandez, Morgan C. McDonnell, Patrick C. Longley, Daniel K. Jones
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Utah Water Science Center

Dust in the Critical Zone: North American case studies Dust in the Critical Zone: North American case studies

The dust cycle facilitates the exchange of particles among Earth's major systems, enabling dust to traverse ecosystems, cross geographic boundaries, and even move uphill against the natural flow of gravity. Dust in the atmosphere is composed of a complex and ever-changing mixture that reflects the evolving human footprint on the landscape. The emission, transport, and deposition of dust...
Authors
Janice Brahney, Ruth C. Heindel, Thomas E. Gill, Gregory Carling, Juan M Gonzalez-Olalla, Jenny L. Hand, Derek V. Mallia, Jeffrey S. Munroe, Kevin Perry, Annie L. Putman, S. McKenzie Skiles, Brad R. Adams, Zachary T. Aanderud, Sarah M. Aarons, Daniela Aguirre, Karin Ardon-Dryer, Molly A. Blakowski, Jessie M. Creamean, Diego P. Fernandez, Hosein Foroutan, Cassandra J. Gaston, Maura Hahnenberger, Sebastian W. Hoch, Daniel K. Jones, Kerry E. Kelly, Otto I. Lang, Josh Lemonte, Richard L. Reynolds, Ramesh P. Singh, Mark Sweeney, Thorn K. Merrill
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Water Resources Mission Area, Utah Water Science Center

Assessing exposure of northern Utah communities to dust from the contaminated and dynamic Great Salt Lake playa Assessing exposure of northern Utah communities to dust from the contaminated and dynamic Great Salt Lake playa

No abstract available.
Authors
Annie L. Putman, Molly A. Blakowski, Morgan C. McDonnell, Destry N. DiViesti, Diego P. Fernandez, Patrick C. Longley, Daniel K. Jones
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Water Resources Mission Area, Colorado Water Science Center, Utah Water Science Center

Industrial particulate pollution and historical land use contribute metals of concern to dust deposited in neighborhoods along the Wasatch Front, UT, USA Industrial particulate pollution and historical land use contribute metals of concern to dust deposited in neighborhoods along the Wasatch Front, UT, USA

The Salt Lake Valley, UT, USA, is proximal to the desiccating Great Salt Lake (GSL). Prior work has found that this lakebed/playa contributes metals-laden dust to snow in the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains. Dust and industrial particulate pollution are also delivered to communities along the Wasatch Front, but their sources, compositions, and fluxes are poorly characterized. In this study...
Authors
Annie L. Putman, Daniel K. Jones, Molly A. Blakowski, Destry N. DiViesti, Scott Hynek, Diego P. Fernandez, Danielle Mendoza
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Utah Water Science Center
A rocky causeway divides the waters of the Great Salt Lake, with distinct color variations visible between the north and sout

Dust from the Great Salt Lake dry lakebed: a possible health risk for communities in northern Utah

By analyzing dust samples in northern Utah, the USGS is providing crucial insights about the importance of water and lakebed management to mitigate dust pollution and protect vulnerable communities in northern Utah.
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Contaminant Biology, Environmental Health Program, Toxic Substances Hydrology, Utah Water Science Center
Dust from the Great Salt Lake dry lakebed: a possible health risk for communities in northern Utah

Dust from the Great Salt Lake dry lakebed: a possible health risk for communities in northern Utah

By analyzing dust samples in northern Utah, the USGS is providing crucial insights about the importance of water and lakebed management to mitigate dust pollution and protect vulnerable communities in northern Utah.
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Dust and sediment data from Great Salt Lake and northern Utah, 2022 Dust and sediment data from Great Salt Lake and northern Utah, 2022

These are physical and geochemical (elemental, strontium isotope) data from dust and sediments collected from and around Great Salt Lake, Utah. Data were collected by the U.S. Geological Survey Utah Water Science Center (West Valley City, Utah) to better understand the degree to which populations in northern Utah are affected by Great Salt Lake dust, dust from other sources, and metals...
By
Utah Water Science Center

Collaborative drought science planning in the Colorado River Basin Collaborative drought science planning in the Colorado River Basin

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is using collaborative, interdisciplinary planning to develop data and tools needed to optimize the management of water resources and land use by resource management agencies during an ongoing, multidecadal drought in the Colorado River Basin. The USGS Actionable and Strategic Integrated Science and Technology team works to build relationships with...
Authors
Patrick J. Anderson, Jeanne E. Godaire, Daniel K. Jones, William J. Andrews, Alicia A. Torregrosa, Meghan T. Bell, JoAnn M. Holloway, Molly A. Blakowski, Joseph A. Hevesi, Sharon L. Qi
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Fort Collins Science Center, Colorado River Basin: Actionable and Strategic Integrated Science and Technology, Drought

Contributions of Great Salt Lake playa- and industrially-sourced priority pollutant metals in dust contribute to possible health hazards in the communities of northern Utah Contributions of Great Salt Lake playa- and industrially-sourced priority pollutant metals in dust contribute to possible health hazards in the communities of northern Utah

Communities and ecosystems of northern Utah, USA receive particulate pollution from anthropogenic activity and dust emissions from sources including the Great Salt Lake (“the Lake”) playa. In addition to affecting communities, anthropogenic pollution is delivered to the Lake's playa sediments, which are eroded during dust events. Yet, spatial variability in dust flux and composition and...
Authors
Annie L. Putman, Molly A. Blakowski, Destry N. DiViesti, Diego P. Fernandez, Morgan C. McDonnell, Patrick C. Longley, Daniel K. Jones
By
Utah Water Science Center

Dust in the Critical Zone: North American case studies Dust in the Critical Zone: North American case studies

The dust cycle facilitates the exchange of particles among Earth's major systems, enabling dust to traverse ecosystems, cross geographic boundaries, and even move uphill against the natural flow of gravity. Dust in the atmosphere is composed of a complex and ever-changing mixture that reflects the evolving human footprint on the landscape. The emission, transport, and deposition of dust...
Authors
Janice Brahney, Ruth C. Heindel, Thomas E. Gill, Gregory Carling, Juan M Gonzalez-Olalla, Jenny L. Hand, Derek V. Mallia, Jeffrey S. Munroe, Kevin Perry, Annie L. Putman, S. McKenzie Skiles, Brad R. Adams, Zachary T. Aanderud, Sarah M. Aarons, Daniela Aguirre, Karin Ardon-Dryer, Molly A. Blakowski, Jessie M. Creamean, Diego P. Fernandez, Hosein Foroutan, Cassandra J. Gaston, Maura Hahnenberger, Sebastian W. Hoch, Daniel K. Jones, Kerry E. Kelly, Otto I. Lang, Josh Lemonte, Richard L. Reynolds, Ramesh P. Singh, Mark Sweeney, Thorn K. Merrill
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Utah Water Science Center

Assessing exposure of northern Utah communities to dust from the contaminated and dynamic Great Salt Lake playa Assessing exposure of northern Utah communities to dust from the contaminated and dynamic Great Salt Lake playa

No abstract available.
Authors
Annie L. Putman, Molly A. Blakowski, Morgan C. McDonnell, Destry N. DiViesti, Diego P. Fernandez, Patrick C. Longley, Daniel K. Jones
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Colorado Water Science Center, Utah Water Science Center

Industrial particulate pollution and historical land use contribute metals of concern to dust deposited in neighborhoods along the Wasatch Front, UT, USA Industrial particulate pollution and historical land use contribute metals of concern to dust deposited in neighborhoods along the Wasatch Front, UT, USA

The Salt Lake Valley, UT, USA, is proximal to the desiccating Great Salt Lake (GSL). Prior work has found that this lakebed/playa contributes metals-laden dust to snow in the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains. Dust and industrial particulate pollution are also delivered to communities along the Wasatch Front, but their sources, compositions, and fluxes are poorly characterized. In this study...
Authors
Annie L. Putman, Daniel K. Jones, Molly A. Blakowski, Destry N. DiViesti, Scott Hynek, Diego P. Fernandez, Danielle Mendoza
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Utah Water Science Center
A rocky causeway divides the waters of the Great Salt Lake, with distinct color variations visible between the north and sout

Dust from the Great Salt Lake dry lakebed: a possible health risk for communities in northern Utah

By analyzing dust samples in northern Utah, the USGS is providing crucial insights about the importance of water and lakebed management to mitigate dust pollution and protect vulnerable communities in northern Utah.
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Contaminant Biology, Environmental Health Program, Toxic Substances Hydrology, Utah Water Science Center
Dust from the Great Salt Lake dry lakebed: a possible health risk for communities in northern Utah

Dust from the Great Salt Lake dry lakebed: a possible health risk for communities in northern Utah

By analyzing dust samples in northern Utah, the USGS is providing crucial insights about the importance of water and lakebed management to mitigate dust pollution and protect vulnerable communities in northern Utah.
Learn More
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