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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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As Utah’s San Rafael River dries, scientists try to give native fish a fighting chance
04-16-2025 by David Condos
The San Rafael River has a problem. As it winds through red rock country northwest of Canyonlands National Park, it increasingly runs dry...
Looking to make changes to your landscaping? Now's the time to do it, water experts say
04-14-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — For Stan Holmes, the last time Utah was in drought was an opportunity to make changes to his landscaping. "We see what’s...
COVID laws trip up plans for a drought declaration in Utah
04-11-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — Troy Henrie ranches near Panguitch and he is seeing the impacts of drought. "We just haven’t got any snow either in the v...
Enjoy Great Salt Lake scenery this spring with these recreation ideas
04-08-2025 by Mariah Maynes
SALT LAKE CITY — Great Salt Lake has a reputation for being bug-ridden and sometimes stinky, but it offers plenty of stunning views and awe-...
A conversation with Pat Bagley, the cartoonist behind Great Salt Lake Collaborative’s mascot
04-04-2025 by Mariah Maynes
Pat Bagley is a Utah cartoonist who has worked with The Salt Lake Tribune for the past 45 years. He’s the artist who drew “Briney,” Great Sa...
Salt Lake City is considering a big change to water and sewer rates
04-03-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — Water bills will look a lot different under a proposed change for customers serviced by the Salt Lake City Public Utilities...
Utah Water Research Laboratory celebrates 60th anniversary
04-01-2025 by Erin Lewis
“The Utah Water Research Lab is one of the few academic or institution based water research labs in the United States and that really drew m...
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