The Lake.      4 suns

The Lake concerns an environmental time bomb that is affecting the Great Salt Lake in Utah.  For years the water level in the lake has been dropping as the surrounding area has been using more water for the residents and for agriculture.  The land near the lake is becoming contaminated with carcinogenic chemicals and the wildlife is dying.  When the wind comes huge dust storms threaten the wellbeing of the human population.  Three government researchers are featured in the film who present their findings and talk of the need for more study and for more government funding to reverse the trend.  They express their frustration of getting the attention of elected officials and the people. They emphasize that of all the cases of lakes in decline around the world, never has a lake been saved from disaster. The film ends on a very hopeful note.  The researchers were present and expressed optimism at getting funding to fix the monumental problem.  Only time will tell if the Great Salt Lake and the surrounding environment can be saved.