AGENCY: Department of Natural Resources. Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands

SERIES: 25415
TITLE: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Great Salt Lake contracts
DATES: 1995-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by contract date

DESCRIPTION: These are contracts with the United State Geological Survey (USGS) regarding elevation readings of the north and south arms of the Great Salt Lake, and measuring flow volumes through the culverts and breach in the Union Pacific causeway on the lake. By contractual agreement the USGS provides information to the division (Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands) as part of long-term salinity and lake level monitoring on the Great Salt Lake. The information is used by the division and other Department of Natural Resources (DNR) agencies to better understand the exchange of brines between the two arms of the lake in order to protect the lake ecosystem. The information includes contract beginning and ending dates, terms of agreement, authorizing signatures, and periodic reports on flow measurements.

RETENTION

Retain for 5 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years after last payment and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public