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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Grappling with a horrible hydrology, Colorado River states try to strike a deal
12-17-2025 by Ben Winslow
LAS VEGAS — Becky Mitchell was blunt in her assessment of the situation. "The Colorado River does not respond to press releases or histori
Great Salt Lake's latest species discovery gets a name fit for the lake's native history
12-16-2025 by Carter Williams
SALT LAKE CITY — Nematodes were proven to be part of Great Salt Lake's ecosystem through a study published last year, but Utah researchers n
What US Magnesium’s shutdown could mean for the nation’s supply chain — and Utah’s air
12-16-2025 by Leia Larsen
A California startup says it’s ready to take the old polluting plant’s place. Only a few years ago, if you popped open a can of soda anywh
What some Utah leaders want to see out of this week's Colorado River meetings
12-16-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — They may be the only ones in agreement on something involving the Colorado River. As states buckle down in negotiations o
How local news about Great Salt Lake makes a difference
12-12-2025 by Great Salt Lake Collaborative
Envision Utah honors Great Salt Lake Collaborative for its work on educating Utahns about the lake. Envision Utah, the nonprofit that enga
Utah approves more money for farmers to save water and send it downstream
12-09-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — More money is headed to farmers in the Colorado River Basin, paying them to not grow as many crops and send the water they
Utah paid farmers to leave water in the Colorado River. Here’s how it’s going
12-09-2025 by David Condos
Kevin Cotner grows alfalfa in Carbon County. But this year, around a third of his family’s farmland hasn’t grown anything. “It's burnt,” h
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