In October of 2022, the Great Salt Lake fell to a new record low water level not seen in all the years since elevation levels were first recorded from when pioneers settled the valley in 1847. The Utah State Legislature and other stakeholders have responded with significant public investments and policy changes in response to these persistent and dramatic lake declines. The public has also shown unprecedented interest in protecting and preserving the lake.
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Great Salt Lake Story Map Released
In response to a recent request from the Great Salt Lake Strike Team, the Utah Division of Water Resources produced a dynamic new story map as an educational resource to define the processes that dictate the health of the Great Salt Lake. The surface elevation of the Great Salt Lake decreased to an all-time low…
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Great Salt Lake Strategic Plan Released
The Great Salt Lake Commissioner’s Office has released the state of Utah’s first strategic plan to get the Great Salt Lake to a healthy range and sustain it. In November 2022, the lake fell to a new record low level. During the 2023 Legislative General Session, HB491 was passed, creating the Office of the Great…
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Strike Team Shares Insights Summary
A new summary published by the Great Salt Lake Strike Team synthesizes essential data and insights so decision-makers have the information they need to improve water management, increase water deliveries to the lake, mitigate adverse impacts and help recover the lake to a healthier range. The team includes researchers from Utah State University and the…