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Down the Drain: Records show enforcement of storm drain pollution affecting Great Salt Lake is hit or miss
06-23-2025 by Eric S. Peterson
Most reported spills of the Jordan and Bear rivers were accidental. Lake has been viewed as repository for pollution. Note to readers: The
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Utah plant linked to Kingston polygamist group cited for dumping chemicals into Bear River tributary
06-23-2025 by Eric S. Peterson
It was one of two companies that received fines for intentionally polluting waters connected to the Great Salt Lake Note to readers • The
An 'amicable divorce' proposed in Colorado River negotiations
06-20-2025 by Ben Winslow
DUCHESNE, Utah — New information is emerging about what's being negotiated between the seven states who rely on the Colorado River: an "amic
Great Salt Lake changes may be affecting Utah's snowy plovers
06-19-2025 by Erin Lewis
Due to growing concerns about the health of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem, Utah researchers are conducting surveys of migratory shorebird po
Eccles Wildlife Education Center unveils new trail and viewing platform for visitors
06-16-2025 by Michele Rowe
SALT LAKE CITY — The Eccles Wildlife Education Center unveiled some upgrades for visitors, especially bird enthusiasts. Bird watchers now
Could a tax tweak help the Great Salt Lake?
06-16-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — As chair of the Salt Lake chapter of the environmental group Latter-day Saint Earth Stewardship, Mike Maxwell has heard peo
Sen. Curtis staffer among those trapped on Colorado River during official trip
06-12-2025 by Ben Winslow
MOAB, Utah — It was supposed to be a trip offering a firsthand look at issues boaters face in Cataract Canyon along the Colorado River. Then
Why Great Salt Lake faces a 'good news, bad news situation' this year
06-11-2025 by Carter Williams
SALT LAKE CITY — Leaders of the state agency that oversees the health of the Great Salt Lake say they're concerned after the lake's levels p
Wasatch Front water managers concerned by new usage trends
06-11-2025 by Carter Williams
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County water managers say they're concerned about new water trends as the region's irrigation season has gotten o
More dust monitors planned for communities around Great Salt Lake
06-10-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — More monitors will be installed in communities around the Great Salt Lake to better track and warn people about dust, the h
Utah’s hot and dry summer forecast could kick up more Great Salt Lake dust
06-09-2025 by Saige Miller KUER
Great Salt Lake’s dust problem is exacerbated by hot and dry weather conditions. And right now, things are not looking good heading into the
Water officials ask Utahns to cut outdoor use
06-06-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — Local water districts are asking people to start reducing their outdoor water use to avoid problems later on. The Jordan
Great Salt Lake Sailfest may be the last as water levels drop
06-04-2025 by Dan Rascon
SALT LAKE CITY— The Great Salt Lake Sailfest is gearing up for a big weekend, but this year’s celebration may be its last — at least for a w
A hotter-than-average summer could send the Great Salt Lake backward
06-04-2025 by Adam Small
SALT LAKE CITY — Water watchers say Great Salt Lake has peaked for the year and will lose water between now and fall. And with a hot, dry su
Mapping an invasive grass will help state land managers restore wetlands
06-03-2025 by Caroline Long
“We've all seen phragmites, that giant tall grass. It's widespread across the entire US,” said Pete Goodwin, a wetland ecologist with the Ut
Alfalfa farm's big experiment could help Utah's water situation and the Great Salt Lake
06-03-2025 by Ben Winslow
HOWELL, Utah — Rob Gibb acknowledges that what he's about to do on his farm is significant. "It's a big change," the alfalfa farmer said i
Great Salt Lake is again on the decline, and summer likely won’t help it
06-03-2025 by Saige Miller
Great Salt Lake will likely have a tough summer. The saline lake relies on mountain snow melt to fill it with water, and this winter wasn’
Great Salt Lake is again on the decline, and summer likely won’t help it
06-03-2025 by Saige Miller
Great Salt Lake will likely have a tough summer. The saline lake relies on mountain snow melt to fill it with water, and this winter wasn’
Ways to get involved this week, May 29
05-29-2025 by Mariah Maynes
Editor's note: This is an adaptation of our free, weekly newsletter. You can subscribe for more content like this here. Visit 'This was wa
Work finally begins on Salt Lake City's inland port project
05-29-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — The backhoe started digging in the empty field, unearthing trash from decades ago. This site near I-80 and 7200 West is t
Local artists spotlight Great Salt Lake’s decline with ‘This was water’ exhibit
05-27-2025 by Ryan Aston
OGDEN — From now until April 2026, the Dumke Arts Plaza — located at 445 25th St. in downtown Ogden — will be home to an immersive art insta
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