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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Conservation expert urges responsible water use
07-23-2025 by Mariah Maynes
SALT LAKE CITY — As Utah's hot, dry summer continues, a Utah State University conservation specialist is urging Utahns to practice responsib
Voices: Great Salt Lake is in crisis. One Utah project is making a real difference.
07-23-2025 by Anna McEntire
This op-ed was originally published by The Salt Lake Tribune. If you know about the drying Great Salt Lake — and nearly all Utahns do — yo
Cha-ching! Why is the Great Salt Lake set to get a massive infusion of cash?
07-23-2025 by Ben Winslow
WOODS CROSS, Utah — In an area on the edge of wetlands next to the Great Salt Lake, construction crews are working to replace a crucial piec
Utah's water storage drops 10% in a month
07-23-2025 by Ben Winslow
JORDANELLE RESERVOIR, Utah — Utah's Department of Natural Resources is urging people to cut back on their outdoor water use to help preserve
Kennecott’s tailings pond may be leaking into the Great Salt Lake
07-16-2025 by Leia Larsen
SALT LAKE CITY -- A polluted tailings pond at the Kennecott Utah mine has sunk 20 feet or more, raising concerns that it has seeped contamin
Cottonwoods used to line the Colorado River in Utah. What’ll bring the trees back?
07-15-2025 by David Condos
The Colorado River doesn’t flow like it used to. Massive concrete dams tame its historical flood patterns. Thirsty farms and cities siphon
Water district urges Centerville leaders to promote conservation
07-15-2025 by Becky Ginos
CENTERVILLE—All of Weber Basin Water Conservation District’s reservoirs are full and the supply looks good this year, General Manager Scott
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