Governor keen on vision for Great Salt Lake

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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman met with state officials and others to discuss issues facing the Great Salt Lake, including whether proposed drilling near the shore will impact Robert Smithson's art installation "Spiral Jetty."

Before touring the area in a helicopter Monday, the governor met with Mike Styler, director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, and others about forming a commission to manage issues affecting the lake.

A spokeswoman for Huntsman says the governor is interested in the long-term vision for the lake. Issues include the wildlife habitat, recreational and industrial activities and the five counties that lay claim to portions of the lake.

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Information from: Deseret News