Governor issues executive order regarding the Great Salt Lake
Utah's governor signed an executive order to raise the Great Salt Lake Causeway berm, hoping the temporary fix will buy the state some time.
Governor issues executive order regarding the Great Salt Lake
Utah's governor signed an executive order to raise the Great Salt Lake Causeway berm, hoping the temporary fix will buy the state some time.
With its fast growth and dwindling water supply, water is a priority with Utah's state legislators.
Utah's Brigham Young University's report on the Great Salt Lake crisis and solutions is available for the public.
Utah’s Governor proclaims suspension of new water appropriations
In an effort to conserve the Great Salt Lake, Utah's Gov. Spencer Cox issued a proclamation that suspends new use applications. But with supply already over appropriated, the action might be moot...
Increasing salinity levels are threatening the Great Salt Lake's ecosystem. The problem is driven by drought and diversions of upstream fresh water sources.
With Utah's Great Salt Lake drying up at an alarming level, a group of young environmental activists staged a die-in at the lake, calling for the state government to take more action.