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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The Great Salt Lake’s most important source of water has a troubled history. But there is hope its future may be better.
12-06-2022 by Leia Larsen
The Northwestern Shoshone are prioritizing restoration of Battle Creek, which runs through one of the bloodiest sites in U.S. history. Pre...
Utah looks to expand cloud seeding to help with drought, Great Salt Lake
12-06-2022 by Ben Winslow
TREMONTON, Utah — Charles Holmgren turns on a propane tank and turns on the flame on a nearby burner. He'll leave it going, while he does...
Lake questions: Can we bring water from the ocean to the Salt Lake?
12-02-2022 by McCaulee Blackburn
The Great Salt Lake Collaborative surveyed audience questions about the lake, and The Globe is publishing experts’ answers to your questions...
Bill upending how Utahns pay for water gets dammed up in the legislature
12-02-2022 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — A bill that would have dramatically changed how Utahns pay for water will not be advancing in the state legislature this ye...
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