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 world needs to feed 10 billion people. The Great Salt Lake could teach us how.
12-05-2023 by Emma Penrod
Saving the Great Salt Lake is important because it makes a critical international industry more sustainable. Editor’s note: This story is...
A highly-anticipated report on saving the Great Salt Lake is delivered to Utah leaders
12-05-2023 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — A highly-anticipated report recommending ways to save the Great Salt Lake has been delivered to Utah's governor and legisla...
Why save the Great Salt Lake? A special report
11-30-2023 by Emma Penrod
Here’s a question that catches people off guard: What would happen if Utah is successful in saving the Great Salt Lake? For the past two y...
Fixing the lake could pave the way to solving Utah’s mental health crisis
11-28-2023 by Emma Penrod
How thinking about water when planning cities and homes can save the lake and lead to happier, more connected Utahns Editor’s note: This s...
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