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Cities could be pushed to enact tougher water conservation ordinances
10-14-2025 by Ben Winslow
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — The wastewater moves through a series of filters before it emerges out of the tap ready to drink. "Tastes like water,
Utah now runs the world's largest remote-controlled cloud seeding program
10-09-2025 by Ben Winslow
WEST JORDAN, Utah — Utah's expansion of cloud seeding is starting to provide a return on investment, water policymakers were told Thursday.
‘No water available’: Coalition warns Colorado River could drop to critical lows, calls for nine urgent reforms
10-09-2025 by Andrew Christiansen and Brooke Larsen
With a Nov. 11 federal deadline and reservoirs near critical lows, report urges curtailments, conservation and dam fixes — and faults a stal
Paying farmers proves most cost-effective way to conserve Colorado River, study says
10-07-2025 by Jennifer Solis
The most cost-effective and quickest way to conserve the Colorado River’s shrinking water supply amid persistent drought and rapid populatio
Utah lawmakers pass bill to raise Great Salt Lake berm during special session
10-07-2025 by Carter Williams
SALT LAKE CITY — Water may soon cease to flow to the northern arm of the Great Salt Lake as a means to handle salinity challenges under a bi
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
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