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 Dust Forum identifies research and management priorities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY (July 22, 2024) – The Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner has released a list of priorities to address the urgent issue of dust pollution stemming from the Great Salt Lake. The announced priorities follow a dust forum held on May 16 where more than 50 university and…
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Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner releases year one report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY (July 11, 2024) – The Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner has finalized a year one report on its efforts in the first year since its creation, including current lake conditions, strategic plan implementation, legislative actions and investment. “The first year of the Commissioner’s Office has been an…
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DWR annual goose banding
The Division of Wildlife Resources waterfowl team went out for their annual goose banding and took the media with them. Check out this recap from ABC4.