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Bear River Delta

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The Bear River Delta is the wetland and river-mouth region in northern Utah where the Bear River enters the northeastern arm of the Great Salt Lake. Its marshes are protected in part by the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, established in 1928, which preserves habitat for migrating and breeding waterbirds along the Pacific and Central Flyways. The area is relevant to wetland conservation, bird research, and visitors interested in wildlife around the Great Salt Lake.

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Where does the Bear River Delta empty?

The Bear River Delta lies where the Bear River enters the northeastern arm of Utah's Great Salt Lake. The nearby Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge protects much of the river's lower wetland delta. [U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service](https://www.fws.gov/refuge/bear-river-migratory-bird)

When was the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge established?

Congress established the refuge in 1928 as a protected feeding and breeding area for migratory birds. It remains one of the major wetland habitats associated with the Great Salt Lake. [U.S. Code](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/690)

Why is the Bear River Delta important for birdwatching?

The refuge covers about 80,000 acres of open water, mudflats, wetlands, and uplands and hosts millions of migratory waterfowl. Species commonly associated with the area include American avocets, white-faced ibises, and American white pelicans. [University of Utah](https://exhibits.lib.utah.edu/s/salinestories/page/bear-river-migratory-bird-refuge)

Why does the Bear River not flow onward to an ocean?

The river ends in the Great Salt Lake, which is a terminal lake with no natural outlet. The Bear, Weber, and Jordan Rivers flow into it, while evaporation removes water and leaves the lake saline. [Great Salt Lake](https://greatsaltlake.utah.gov/about)

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