Hi, my name is Shannon.
I’m a mother of seven and Granny Shanny to twelve.  
I’ve lived in Box Elder for 35 years and raised my family here. I work for a local senior
center.  I’ve been a 4h leader for decades, and I’ve sung with a local choir for 18 years.  I
care about our people, our lake and our bird refuge.
I want to keep what we have: our health and our way of life.
I remember when the Great Salt Lake was truly great.  It kept going and going. To my
little girl's eyes, it seemed as big as the ocean.  Now it is only at 36% capacity.  The dried
lakebed dust contains arsenic, mercury, and lead.  When the wind blows, these toxins go
into the lungs of people living within 60 miles. This causes many kinds of cancers and
respiratory diseases.  It will get worse. We need all hands on deck to save our lake. We
cannot let a water-sucking data center come here. We live in a desert.
Thank you to everyone who has stood with us and supported our efforts,  
Please stay engaged. Don't stop believing in us, our cause, and the process.
Your voice matters  
There is great power in “We the People”
Speak up…Please let your voice be heard
We will prevail!