Utah Code Title 65A. Forestry, Fire, and State Lands § 65A-15-201. Division authority to dispose of sovereign land in exchange for Utah Lake restoration project--Criteria

(a) restore the clarity and quality of the water in Utah Lake;

(b) conserve water resources in and around Utah Lake;

(c) preserve the water storage and water supply functions of Utah Lake;

(d) remove invasive plant and animal species, including phragmites and carp, from Utah Lake;

(e) restore littoral zone and other plant communities in and around Utah Lake;

(f) restore and conserve native fish and other aquatic species in Utah Lake, including Bonneville cutthroat trout and June Sucker;

(g) increase the suitability of Utah Lake and its surrounding areas for shore birds, waterfowl, and other avian species;

(h) improve navigability of Utah Lake;

(i) maximize, enhance, and ensure recreational access and opportunities on Utah Lake;

(j) preserve current water rights related to water associated with Utah Lake;  and

(k) otherwise improve the use of Utah Lake for residents and visitors.

(a) the potential that the restoration project presents for additional revenue to state and local government entities;

(b) the ability of the proposed use of the state land given in exchange for the restoration project to enhance state property adjacent to Utah Lake;

(c) the proposed timetable for completion of the restoration project;

(d) the ability of the person who submits a restoration project to execute and complete the restoration project satisfactorily;  and

(e) the desirability of the proposed use of Utah Lake and the surrounding areas as a result of the restoration project.