Utah's Great Salt Lake faces dust issues, record low water levels, and salinity concerns. A mining dispute prompts legislative review on mineral extraction.
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Amid heat waves, Utah's reservoirs have been bolstered by record snowpack. Effective water management and conservation are key to ensuring future sustainability.
American White Pelican colony vanishes from Great Salt Lake’s Gunnison Island
The American white pelican population on Gunnison Island has abruptly vanished, leaving scientists scrambling to unravel the cause behind the mass exodus.
The Senate confirmation hearing for Brian Steed, Utah's first-ever Great Salt Lake commissioner, will be held in June.
The Great Salt Lake is reviving, but conservation still urged
Utah's Great Salt Lake sees a revival after a berm increase, while officials collaborate with Israel for long-term solutions to protect the ecosystem.
Wet winter brings hope to drought-stricken Great Salt Lake, but experts warn one good season isn't enough to reverse its decline or threats to Utah's economy.