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Environmental groups' study calls for deep cuts to Colorado River water
10-02-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — A study by a coalition of environmental groups is calling for all states along the Colorado River to make deep cuts as wate
Lawsuit threatened over Great Salt Lake endangered species petition
10-02-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — Dozens danced and sang and protested on the shores of the Great Salt Lake, demanding more action to save it. On Wednesday
Controversial flagpole atop historic Utah landmark cut down
10-01-2025 by Jeff Tavss
SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah — A controversial flagpole that was illegally placed atop the historic Black Rock landmark on the Great Salt Lake has
Plan-B Theatre highlights Great Salt Lake through humor with two new plays this October
10-01-2025 by Mariah Maynes
SALT LAKE CITY — Each year, Plan-B Theatre develops a production for elementary school students. This year's edition focuses on Great Salt L
SLCo. Council passes resolution on protecting Great Salt Lake wetlands
10-01-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake County Council passed a resolution supporting efforts to protect Great Salt Lake wetlands. The bipartisan r
US Magnesium bankruptcy delays state plans to cut off Great Salt Lake water access
09-29-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — A hearing to decide whether to terminate US Magnesium's leases on the Great Salt Lake has been delayed in light of the comp
News release: Gov. Cox and Utah leaders sign Great Salt Lake 2034 Charter with $200 million in private sector commitments
09-25-2025 by Heather May
Note to readers: This is the official news release by the Utah governor's office. FARMINGTON, Utah (Sept. 24, 2025) — Surrounded by stat
'We will not let the Great Salt Lake fail. Period': Read what Gov. Cox and others had to say at event announcing $200 million pledge for Great Salt Lake
09-25-2025 by Heather May
Note to readers: This transcript was generated by AI and proofed by humans. Some of the questions were muffled and thus weren't able to be t
Utah leaders, philanthropists launch $200M effort to rescue the Great Salt Lake
09-25-2025 by Leia Larsen
Utah’s governor hopes the investment will help the lake refill in time for the 2034 Olympics. Farmington • Elected leaders, business execu
Utah launches new effort to fill the Great Salt Lake after receiving $200M in pledged donations
09-25-2025 by Carter Williams
FARMINGTON — The Great Salt Lake is once again in peril as its levels slide closer to its all-time low set three years ago, but a new joint
Great Salt Lake gets $200 million boost and a deadline to restore it to a healthy level
09-24-2025 by Ben Winslow
FARMINGTON BAY, Utah — The Great Salt Lake is getting a massive infusion of cash in an effort to reverse its dramatic declines. On Wednesd
Flagpole installed illegally on Black Rock near Great Salt Lake, state agency mulls over removal
09-23-2025 by Mariah Maynes
SALT LAKE CITY — After a flagpole was illegally installed on Black Rock, the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands is considering
GSL waterfowl show increase in harmful chemicals, officials update consumption guidelines
09-22-2025 by Carlysle Price
SALT LAKE CITY – Health and environmental officials said elevated levels of harmful chemicals have been found in waterfowl harvested from th
How some Utahns' conservation is helping the Great Salt Lake
09-19-2025 by Ben Winslow
WEST JORDAN, Utah — Jenny Grayson did a "DIY" project, tearing out grass on the side of her home and putting in a beautiful garden with rose
Great Salt Lake to get another boost from Utah Lake after 2½-foot drop this summer
09-18-2025 by Carter Williams
SALT LAKE CITY — It's been a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad summer for the Great Salt Lake, but it's slated to get another boost from
Dust storms around the Great Salt Lake are more frequent and dangerous than previously thought
09-17-2025 by Leia Larsen
Study shows smaller storms may fly under the radar, but still carry heavy risks. Health risks associated with dust pollution continue to k
LDS Church says it is instituting water-saving landscaping measures
09-16-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — The bees fly around, landing on the lavender plants. Nearby, a sub-surface drip irrigation system sputters to life. The l
Video: Addressing Utah’s Looming Emergency Over Dust Storms, Health Risks, and a dying Great Salt Lake
09-11-2025 by Lauren Steinbrecher
The shrinking shorelines of the Great Salt Lake are exposing a huge community problem: Dust storms that create concerns ranging from bad air
US Magnesium files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as Utah seeks to shutter operations
09-11-2025 by Jeff Tavvs
SALT LAKE CITY — US Magnesium, which operates a facility along Utah's Great Salt Lake, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesd
Low Colorado River flows create ripple effects on Utah's recreation industry
09-10-2025 by Stephanie DeGraw
The Colorado River once only powered farms and industry. Today, it powers communities whose economies depend on recreational activities such
New stream gauges in Utah will help measure water levels
09-09-2025 by Caroline Long
More than 10,000 U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) stream gauges continuously measure water depth and flow in streams and rivers across the Uni
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