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Davis Journal

Bob and Lori Anderson stand on their park strip in South Weber. The couple replaced the grass with drought-tolerant plants in an effort to conserve water. (Photo by Cindi Mansell)

Northern Utah’s water shift begins in backyards

September 19th 2026 by Cindi Mansell / Davis Journal

Editor's note: This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative with funding from Love the Lake, an initiative of the nonprofit Great Salt Lake Alliance. Editorial decisions are mad

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Linda Dalton Walker, who regularly photographs the birds of the Great Salt Lake, has noticed the declining level of the lake. (Photo courtesy Linda Dalton Walker)

Everyday Utahns step up to help save the Great Salt Lake

September 11th 2026 by Julie Slama / Davis Journal

The Great Salt Lake’s shrinking shoreline has become one of Utah’s most pressing environmental concerns, but for some residents, waiting for someone else to solve the problem isn’t an option. Retir

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South Salt Lake launches water app to help residents track usage and detect leaks

March 19th 2026 by Linda Petersen / Davis Journal

In an effort to increase transparency and bolster water conservation, South Salt Lake City has implemented a new digital tool designed to give residents access to utility data. The system, called Ey

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Water district urges Centerville leaders to promote conservation

July 15th 2025 by Becky Ginos / Davis Journal

CENTERVILLE—All of Weber Basin Water Conservation District’s reservoirs are full and the supply looks good this year, General Manager Scott Paxton and Assistant General Manager Jon Parry told the Cent

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The Hasenyager Legacy Trail will enhance the bird-watching experience for the public. Over 12 million birds visit the Great Salt Lake ecosystem annually. Photo by Becky Ginos

New viewing platform and trail a delight for birdwatchers and nature lovers

July 15th 2025 by Becky Ginos / Davis Journal

FARMINGTON—The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center (EWEC) is known as a serene, birdwatching spot nestled in the Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area. The center opened i

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(Ryan Sun, Deseret News) A great blue heron stands at the Great Salt Lake's Farmington Bay in Farmington on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.

Dwindling waters and disappearing birds on the Great Salt Lake

July 15th 2025 by Peri Kinder / Davis Journal

As one of the most vital bird habitats in the Western Hemisphere, the Great Salt Lake is a sanctuary to more than 12 million birds, representing more than 330 species. White pelicans, snowy plovers, t

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