Great Eared Grebe Regatta Winners!

19 October 2020 Published in News & Events

Congratulations to all the grebes who participated in our first ever Great Eared Grebe Regatta! Nearly 500 grebes raced toward the finish line on beautiful Silver Sands Beach at Great Salt Lake Marina State Park last Thursday. We're happy to announce the winners: 

Grebe 124 (1st Place), Scott Dwire;

Grebe 23 (2nd Place), Cameron Simonsen;

Grebe 356 (3rd Place), Bryan Dixon;

and Grebe 148 (Booby Prize for last place), Seth Horowitz! 

You can view the race here on our Facebook Event Page and be sure to check out this video from our 2020 Protection Through Partnerships Honoree, Marcelle Shoop of National Audubon's Saline Lakes Program. 

Remember that you can still make a donation toward our Fall Fundraiser. All money raised will directly support FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake Programming. 

Thank you to our generous sponsors.

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  • Years ago the Great Salt Lake was a entertainment destination for the people of Salt Lake City. One of my ancestors had a vacation home near Black Rock, where he would take his family to escape the heat and cares of the city. That was a long time ago and a lot has changed since then. For many reasons the lake is not as popular as it once was. But it has been a source of peace, contemplation, and inspiration to me. I reflect on photos I have seen of the grand days of Saltair and the love of floating in the lake. I have done this myself on numerous occasions. I love the sensation of effortlessly floating. And we can escape the cares of the world.

    Clinton Whiting, Alfred Lambourne Prize Participant