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This week, Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz highlighted a number of his legislative priorities for the 2025 session and announced a planned pause on any new significant water bills. He cited the need to evaluate already-implemented initiatives, including t...
We saw new water law in action in two important ways this week: First, the 2022 establishment of the Utah Watershed Enhancement Trust (plus additional water leasing legislation) will result in 10,000 more acre-feet of water flowing into Great Salt Lake th...
Now that we are officially reaching the end of summer, I am frequently asked how the Great Salt Lake has fared so far this year. The answer is a mixed bag. We are better than we have been in the prior few years but still well below historical averages.
More than half of the respondents are very concerned about drought/lack of water, poor air quality, and the drying of Great Salt Lake. View the full report or download the pdf version.
By understanding more of the nuances of Utah’s unique landscapes, geography, resources, and challenges, all of us can make wiser choices.
