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Some Utahns at higher risk of exposure to toxic dust from Great Salt Lake, study finds
08-24-2023 by Jenna Bree
SALT LAKE CITY — Shawnya Wayman owns Hide Out Farm and Ranch in Erda. "It's been our livelihood for so long that we don't know anything el
"We're not going to be silent": How Great Salt Lake dust could impact west siders
08-23-2023 by Kim Bojórquez
Dust from the Great Salt Lake's exposed lakebed would distinctly impact residents on the west side of Salt Lake City and in Tooele County, p
Utah legislature to re-examine mineral extraction on Great Salt Lake
08-23-2023 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah State Legislature is planning to re-examine mineral extraction on the Great Salt Lake as the state races to revers
Why do so many inland port projects include Great Salt Lake wetlands?
08-18-2023 by Leia Larsen
Weber County launches its own industrial port project, right next to the shores of the imperiled lake and the critical habitat it provides.
'A terrible idea': Groups worry new inland port will harm Great Salt Lake refuge
08-17-2023 by Carter Williams
SALT LAKE CITY — Deeda Seed and Jonny Vasic are leading a few dozen people through the hallways of the Utah Capitol, to deliver a pair of pu
Environmentalists say inland port site threatens Great Salt Lake
08-17-2023 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — Dozens of people protested at the Utah State Capitol on Thursday, calling on state leaders to abandon plans for an inland p
Salt Lake City west-siders dealing with bad air are disconnected from their politicians
08-17-2023 by Saige Miller and Alixel Cabrera
Editor’s note: This story is part of Reaching for Air — a collaboration of The Salt Lake Tribune, KUER and the Brown Institute for Media Inn
New Great Salt Lake commissioner warns of 'tough choices' ahead to save the lake
08-17-2023 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — As he crafts a plan to help save it, newly-appointed Great Salt Lake Commissioner Brian Steed warned lawmakers of some "tou
Lawmaker says Great Salt Lake mining operation is like ‘wild wild West’
08-17-2023 by Amy Joi O’Donoghue
Legislature intends to rein in Compass Minerals’ operation on the north arm Utah House Majority Leader Mike Schultz, R-Hooper, said Compas
Mining company responds to concerns about its plans at Great Salt Lake, but lawmakers aren’t happy
08-17-2023 by Leia Larsen
Following lithium “dust-up,” powerful legislator prepares to slap mineral extractors with unprecedented restrictions, including limits on ho
Compass Minerals makes big claims about Great Salt Lake lithium but lacks state approvals
08-17-2023 by Leia Larsen
The already beleaguered lake likely can’t endure the amount of extraction the company wants, expert says, despite claims the process will be
State scrutinizing company over lithium extraction from Great Salt Lake
08-17-2023 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — The state of Utah is scrutinizing a mineral company, accusing it of unauthorized extractions of lithium from the Great Salt
How can farmers help the Great Salt Lake? This one may have an answer
08-10-2023 by Amy Joi O’Donoghue
Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust helps people like this Weber County farmer help the lake President Joe Biden made an historic
Sandy City launches water conservation app
08-10-2023 by Ben Winslow
SANDY, Utah — A new app is helping Sandy residents conserve by not only telling them how much water they're using, but detecting leaks that
The Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act would let new money flow to help the lake
08-10-2023 by Amy Joi O’Donoghue
Curtis, Lee push adoption of key legislation The importance behind a key piece of legislation designed to help the Great Salt Lake and its
Great Salt Lake’s hidden treasure to be largely left alone
08-10-2023 by Leia Larsen
Don’t expect shade, camping, trails or easy access. But the Great Salt Lake’s third-largest island is still a gem worth exploring and celebr
Environmentalists seek to elevate the Great Salt Lake in local policy decisions
08-10-2023 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — There is a new push to protect the Great Salt Lake by elevating the lake itself in local policy decisions. The environmen
How to get a new Great Salt Lake license plate
08-10-2023 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — A new license plate raising money to help the Great Salt Lake will soon be available — but only if at least 500 people sign
Reporter interview: American White Pelican colony abandons Great Salt Lake nesting site
07-21-2023 by Erin Lewis
Aimee Van Tatenhove is a science reporter at UPR, who has largely focused on Great Salt Lake issues. However she has even greater ties to th
Great Salt Lake trust offers millions for wetland protection
07-21-2023 by Ben Winslow
FARMINGTON, Utah — A trust created by the Utah State Legislature to help save the Great Salt Lake is now funding efforts to protect critical
Recommended books about water, drought or the West
07-20-2023 by Heather May
We asked readers of our newsletter what books they've read to understand water issues in the West. Here is a list that will be updated as mo
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