Bear Lake Class Cohort Grant Research Bibliography: Water and Irrigation

Bear Lake Civil Action Affidavits, [1993] 979.27 B368c, Special Collections, Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University.

This is a compilation of documents relating to the case of Bear Lake Watch, Inc; Emerald Beach, Inc; Bear Lake east, Inc. Plaintiffs v US Army Corps of Engineers; William J. Perry, Secretary of Defense; US EPA and Carol M. Browner, Administrator of the EPA Defendants. The case was brought forth to cease the dredging of an area of 2000' by 100' in Bear Lake for the purpose of maintenance of channel to pumping station. The Bear Lake Watch prosecuted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineering for improperly dredging in the lake, and the failure of the EPA and US Army Corps of Engineers to perform duties under the Clean Water Act, causing a four-foot drop in water levels at Bear Lake. There are correspondence of various parties responding to the dredging, notably an affidavit of Merlin Olson on behalf of the Bear Lake Watch stating their reasons for opposition to the dredging. The affidavits contain evidence for the effect low lake levels have on the lake environment and low property values. , potentially negatively affecting recreation by replacing the beach with marshland that would attract mosquitoes. Includes various documents about dredging costs, impacts, and complaints.

Bear Lake Preservation Project, Data Summary, Year 1, 1983-1984. Special Collections, Merrill- Cazier Library, Utah State University, TD 223.6. B388X.

This report includes information from the 314 clean lakes water quality study within the Bear Lake watershed conducted by the Bear Lake Regional Commission. They gathered extensive data such as oxygen levels, nutrient loading levels, phosphorus, nitrogen, total suspended solids, etc. to evaluate overall water quality.

A Brief History of the Geological Surroundings of Bear Lake. Collection#:639.9 Utlp Description: Utah Dept. of Wildlife Resources Publication no. 397.

Shaugaard, Craig J., Tolentino, Scott., “Bear Lake Drainage Management Plan”, 2007, Special Collections, Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University, 639.9 Utlp no. 398.

This is prepared by Craig J. Schaugaard and Scott Tolentino, discussing the different water sheds surrounding Bear Lake. They talk about how the various water sources differ, including what’s different when there is a presence of fish in the water. Some of the information includes the physical, limnological, chemical, biological, and social issues pertaining to the hydrologic unit.

Patsy Palacios, Chris Luecke, Justin Robinson. The Collective Investigations into the Bear Lake Basin (Utah State University, 2006), 14.7:73 no. 21.

This book analyzes the Bear Lake Basin’s history of recreation, management, and geography. Contains information on the hydrology and biological resources seen and managed by the local officials. This book was written by Patsy Palacios, Chris Luecke, Justin Robinson in conjunction with Utah State University and published on August 7, 2006. This book gives a good explanation of the Bear Lake Basin exploring the past, the present and future in the context of 2006. Picture collection- Pictures did not seem to be part of a collection, rather just individuals.

Friends of Bear River Collection USU_COLL MSS 332, Box [12 ], Folder 32. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

A collection of various documents left by a campaign of the Friends of Bear River to establish environmental protections. Specifically, this resource calls for a minimum water level needed in Bear Lake. It depicts the Idaho Water Board delivering a final order in 1993. Taken from the Friends of Bear River collection, this order denied the previous application submitted by the Friends of Bear River to create a minimum lake level in Bear Lake.

Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources. “Water Budget of the Bear River Basin, 1991.” Special Collections, Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University, 631.7 B38wb.

This government document was published by the Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources. It provides information on water use budgeting for the Bear Lake Basin and local communities. It includes maps of the area. The data was collected and published in April 1991 to inform the state government on how best to budget water resources.

U.S. Department of Agriculture- Soil Conservation Service. “Program of Action Bear River Resource Conservation and Development Project”, 1974. Special Collections, Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University, 979.2711 B38 c.2.

This government document is a multi-county program of action for Box Elder, Cache, and Rich counties in Utah and Franklin and Oneida Counties in Idaho. It concludes that there is an inadequate sewage disposal system adjacent to the lake, which is causing problems for 29 these counties. This document outlines the specific problems that need attention as well as detailed descriptions of the area's current resources.

Men pulling in a fishing net, Bear Lake, Utah and Idaho; Utah State University, MerrillCazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Utah juniper photograph collection, 1947- 1970, P0366 1:15:02.

A photo taken that depicts four men pulling in a fishing net from the shores of Bear Lake. People can be seen on the lake in the background.

USU_BOOK COLL 38, #138 Bear Lake Clean Lakes Study from the 1983 Bear Lake Commission.

This 1983 study was conducted by Utah State University in conjunction with the Bear Lake Commission. The report looks into water quality, snowmelt effect on lake levels, and the impact local agricultural practices have on substances such as pollutants or fertilizer ending up in Bear Lake.

UUS_COLL MSS 426 Charles R. Batten Papers 1925-2010. Box 44, Folder 3. PacifiCorp Bear Lake Controversies with Residents.

This collection consists of research files, correspondence, and written works from Charles Batten. Batten worked for several timber companies and did some freelance writing from his libertarian, free market perspective. The controversies detailed in this entry stem from the years 2001 and 2002 when Bear Lake community members protested PacifiCorp’s plans to dredge Bear Lake which led to increase water flows amid a drought which had lowered Bear Lake’s water levels significantly. The issue of dredging the lake pitted agricultural water rights versus recreational lake users desire for a stabilized Bear Lake.

Smoak, Joseph M., ed. “Recent Increases in Sediment and Nutrient Accumulation in Bear Lake, Utah/Idaho, USA.” Logan, September 2004.

35 This study examines historical changes in sediment and nutrient accumulation rates in Bear Lake along the northeastern Utah and Idaho border, USA. Two sediment cores were dated by measuring excess 210Pb activities and applying the constant rate of supply (CRS) dating model. Historical rates of bulk sediment accumulation were calculated based on the ages within the sediment cores.

Hydrographic Survey Sheet 2c Collection number: UUS_UA_OS 17.9/2-3 Item 107 Utah State University. “Utah State University Archive oversized materials”. Special Collections & Archives, Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University, UUS_UA_OS, 17.9/2-3, Item 107 https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv979083?q=17.9#idm4503.

Bear Lake Diagnostic feasibility study produced in 1983 by Victor J. Kollock. This graduate thesis investigated environmental factors of Bear Lake including spring runoff levels, nutrient loading, water quality, and pollution levels. The information gathered by Kollock was then used to develop a long-term water quality management plan at Bear Lake. This is a map detailing a Hydrographic survey completed in Bear River, Rich County by the State of Utah’s Office of State Engineer. The map shows the west side of Bear Lake and includes outlined study areas where the survey took place.

Sigler, John William, "Investigations of the Algal Productivity of Selected and Limited Sites Along the Western Shore of Bear Lake, Utah-Idaho" (1972). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 333. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/333/

This thesis study was made in 1972 by John William Sigler on algal productivity in relation to nutrient concentrations and sunlight densities. He addresses the significance of the algal problem in the littoral zone on the western shore of Bear Lake and what implications it could have. His study showed that at this time, the shore was generally unpolluted and oligotrophic. We can use this source to replicate this study and compare the algal productivity from 1972 to 2024.