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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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How a collapsing Great Salt Lake could take Utah’s economy — and maybe your employer — down with it
05-14-2025 by Tony Semerad
On top of environmental dangers, a new University of Utah study warns, a dried lake bed and toxic dust storms could bring huge business loss...
Hundreds of people paid for one, so where's the Great Salt Lake license plate?
05-13-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — Roy Green shelled out $92 for a pair of Great Salt Lake specialty license plates. "We thought it would be a good idea to...
A conversation with the artist behind two Great Salt Lake billboards in Poplar Grove
05-12-2025 by Mariah Maynes
Utah Artist Nick Pedersen’s recent work, “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” currently stands on two billboards on the corner of 870 South and 900 W...
Ways to get involved this week, May 12
05-12-2025 by Mariah Maynes
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'Sanctuary for our community': Sandy opens revitalized wetland park
05-09-2025 by Gabriela Fletcher
SANDY — A 6.4-acre wetland park was dedicated on Thursday, following seven years of planning and development. The park aims to create a heal...
Funding for water and wildlife conservation in Utah now on Trump’s list of budget cuts
05-09-2025 by Kyle Dunphey
A recent budget request from the White House asks Congress to slash $609 million for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the Central Utah Pro...
Trump proposes deep budget cut to Utah water project, potentially impacting millions
05-09-2025 by Ben Winslow
OREM, Utah — The Trump administration is proposing a jaw-dropping $609 million cut to the massive Central Utah Project, which supplies water...
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