The Great Salt Lake has shrunk to the lowest levels ever recorded. Through rigorous journalism, innovative storytelling and unique community outreach, the Great Salt Lake Collaborative explores solutions to save this critical body of water.
The Great Salt Lake Collaborative: A Solutions Journalism Initiative
We are group of news, education and media organizations that have come together to better inform and engage the public about the crisis facing the Great Salt Lake — and what can be done to make a difference before it is too late.
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Utah officials promote water-wise yards for long-term conservation
06-24-2025 by Emma Benson
TAYLORSVILLE — The traditional green lawn may soon be a thing of the past in Utah. With a growing population and limited water resources,...
The Utah Investigative Journalism Project
Down the Drain: Records show enforcement of storm drain pollution affecting Great Salt Lake is hit or miss
06-23-2025 by Eric S. Peterson
Most reported spills of the Jordan and Bear rivers were accidental. Lake has been viewed as repository for pollution. Note to readers: The...
The Utah Investigative Journalism Project
Utah plant linked to Kingston polygamist group cited for dumping chemicals into Bear River tributary
06-23-2025 by Eric S. Peterson
It was one of two companies that received fines for intentionally polluting waters connected to the Great Salt Lake Note to readers • The...
An 'amicable divorce' proposed in Colorado River negotiations
06-20-2025 by Ben Winslow
DUCHESNE, Utah — New information is emerging about what's being negotiated between the seven states who rely on the Colorado River: an "amic...
Great Salt Lake changes may be affecting Utah's snowy plovers
06-19-2025 by Erin Lewis
Due to growing concerns about the health of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem, Utah researchers are conducting surveys of migratory shorebird po...
Eccles Wildlife Education Center unveils new trail and viewing platform for visitors
06-16-2025 by Michele Rowe
SALT LAKE CITY — The Eccles Wildlife Education Center unveiled some upgrades for visitors, especially bird enthusiasts. Bird watchers now...
Could a tax tweak help the Great Salt Lake?
06-16-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — As chair of the Salt Lake chapter of the environmental group Latter-day Saint Earth Stewardship, Mike Maxwell has heard peo...
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