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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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Improvements at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge to improve water management
08-14-2025 by Mike Anderson
BRIGHAM CITY – Hundreds of thousands of birds, representing more than 250 different species depend on The Bear River Migrator Bird Refuge as
Ways to get involved this week, Aug. 15
08-13-2025 by Mariah Maynes
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Utah could bring bighorn sheep back to another Great Salt Lake island
08-12-2025 by Carter Williams
SALT LAKE CITY — Bighorn sheep are thriving five years after returning to Antelope Island, but herds could spread out to another Great Salt
Across Utah, 'Truth in taxation' hearings get underway over proposed property tax hikes
08-07-2025 by Ben Winslow
WEST JORDAN, Utah — Across Utah, people are filing into city halls and school auditoriums to hear their elected leaders justify raising thei
As aquifer levels drop amid drought, Cedar City asks residents to conserve
08-06-2025 by Alysha Lundgren
With drought exacerbating Cedar Valley's water troubles, Cedar City officials are encouraging residents to conserve. Jonathan Stathis, a c
Utah unveils new water distribution plan for Great Salt Lake mineral extraction companies
08-06-2025 by Carter Williams
SALT LAKE CITY — State water officials say they hope a new water distribution management plan among mineral extraction companies can help th
Lake officials unveil draft Great Salt Lake water distribution plan
08-06-2025 by Mariah Maynes
SALT LAKE CITY — On Aug. 5, the Utah Division of Water Rights unveiled a draft plan to manage Great Salt Lake water distribution. Per the
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