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.
Latest News
Are you watering your lawn wrong? USU’s Water Checkers will help you figure it out
06-30-2022 by Nadia Pflaum
At Nick Clayton’s house in Cottonwood Heights, it looks like a squadron of tiny aliens has landed. Little blue, plastic cups on tripod legs...
Utah will soon have water judges. This is what they’ll do and why it matters.
06-29-2022 by Saige Miller
For the last 25 years that Scott Martin has been practicing water law in Utah, the concept of appointing water judges or creating a water co...
Why Should We Care About Brine Shrimp?
06-28-2022 by Ali Vallarta
Why are brine shrimp important to Salt Lakers? City Cast Salt Lake talks with Jaimi Butler of Great Salt Lake Institute. Listen here.
Spiral Jetty: A barometer for the Great Salt Lake, or a work of art unto itself?
06-26-2022 by Palak Jayswal
Like any work of art, the value of Spiral Jetty — easily the most recognizable artwork in Utah — depends on how you look at it. Jaimi Butl...
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Events
Fiesta for Nature (Fiesta por la Naturaleza)
September 25, 2022
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Join The Natural History Museum of Utah and The Nature Conservancy as we...
Water at the Confluence of Past & Future
October 26, 2022
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