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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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Sen. Curtis staffer among those trapped on Colorado River during official trip
06-12-2025 by Ben Winslow
MOAB, Utah — It was supposed to be a trip offering a firsthand look at issues boaters face in Cataract Canyon along the Colorado River. Then...
Why Great Salt Lake faces a 'good news, bad news situation' this year
06-11-2025 by Carter Williams
SALT LAKE CITY — Leaders of the state agency that oversees the health of the Great Salt Lake say they're concerned after the lake's levels p...
Wasatch Front water managers concerned by new usage trends
06-11-2025 by Carter Williams
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County water managers say they're concerned about new water trends as the region's irrigation season has gotten o...
More dust monitors planned for communities around Great Salt Lake
06-10-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — More monitors will be installed in communities around the Great Salt Lake to better track and warn people about dust, the h...
Utah’s hot and dry summer forecast could kick up more Great Salt Lake dust
06-09-2025 by Saige Miller KUER
Great Salt Lake’s dust problem is exacerbated by hot and dry weather conditions. And right now, things are not looking good heading into the...
Water officials ask Utahns to cut outdoor use
06-06-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — Local water districts are asking people to start reducing their outdoor water use to avoid problems later on. The Jordan...
Great Salt Lake Sailfest may be the last as water levels drop
06-04-2025 by Dan Rascon
SALT LAKE CITY— The Great Salt Lake Sailfest is gearing up for a big weekend, but this year’s celebration may be its last — at least for a w...
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