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Utah to buy US Magnesium plant for $30M — an 'incredible opportunity' for the Great Salt Lake
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 3:03 p.m.
Utah is close to finalizing its acquisition of US Magnesium's shuttered plant next to the Great Salt Lake, which includes a large volume of water for the lake.
This Great Salt Lake shorebird is one step closer to endangered protections
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 27 - 10:00 a.m.
A bird species that relies heavily on the Great Salt Lake took a step toward receiving new protections in a case that advocates believe could address the lake's water decline.
Bill panned as 'major red flag' for health of Great Salt Lake advances in House committee
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 25 - 7:07 a.m.
Republican lawmakers say a new bill would bring more water to the Great Salt Lake, but water advocates warn it could harm the struggling ecosystem.
Can this Sundance film help save the Great Salt Lake? Cox, lake experts hope so
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 23 - 10:01 p.m.
"The Lake," which premiered at Sundance Film Festival, draws attention to the efforts to save the Great Salt Lake. Its stars say they hope it can have a role in providing a happy ending in the lake's story.
There's a new 'driver' in Great Salt Lake water. Will Utah target it next?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 5:08 p.m.
Utah lawmakers say conservation will continue to be a "key component" in helping get water to the Great Salt Lake, which may influence new legislation in 2026.
5 lessons learned about the Great Salt Lake in 2025 outlined in new report
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 1:46 p.m.
A new report outlines new water consumption data trends and other lessons learned about the Great Salt Lake over the past year.
Great Salt Lake's latest species discovery gets a name fit for the lake's native history
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 7:28 a.m.
Utah researchers say that at least one of the tiny roundworm species recently found living in the Great Salt Lake is a previously undiscovered nematode species.
Northern Utah farm reaches agreement to lease quarter of its water to Great Salt Lake
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 6:15 a.m.
A new agreement between a Weber County farm owner and multiple entities could serve as a new template for getting water to the Great Salt Lake.
Great Salt Lake is rising again, but it's going to need a 'really big' winter to avoid concerns
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 20 - 3:10 p.m.
The Great Salt Lake appears to have started its annual winter gains early after a rainy October, but it faces an uncertain winter and a long road to recovery ahead.
Salt Lake's airport has chemical spill safeguards. It's still a risk for Great Salt Lake
Eric S. Peterson, KUER | Posted Nov. 15 - 8:28 p.m.
The Salt Lake airport employs countless mechanisms to stop pollutants before they get near the pump station, from personnel watching for spills and pollution to a series of storm drains, some with locks.
Is drying up the Colorado River going to dry up Utah?
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 10 - 6:25 a.m.
The seven states that make up the Colorado River basin are facing a Tuesday decision with the federal government on a commitment to draw down on water use on a river in crisis.
New research shows true 'cost' of living with Great Salt Lake dust
Lauren Steinbrecher, PBS Utah | Posted Nov. 9 - 9:05 a.m.
The Great Salt Lake's dust storms are not just an environmental problem, according to a new study from a professor at the University of Utah. It's also hitting Utahns' wallets.
Indigenous director of GSL documentary hopes film sparks new conversations on saving the lake
Vanessa Hudson, Amplify Utah | Posted Nov. 6 - 11:01 a.m.
A documentary focused on Indigenous stewardship of Great Salt Lake is the latest cry, filmmakers say, for state leaders to listen to Indigenous voices who believe the issue has been "scienced to death."
Is Utah's pledge to save the Great Salt Lake by the 2034 Winter Olympics possible?
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Oct. 25 - 7:03 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox recently announced a goal to get the Great Salt Lake to a healthy level by 2034. Those who are in charge of the lake and its health had their say about it Wednesday.
Deadline for Great Salt Lake water projects extended as shutdown creates new hurdle
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 22 - 9:06 p.m.
Utah leaders are extending a deadline for projects that may help bring water to the Great Salt Lake because they say the government shutdown makes it difficult to coordinate with agencies.
Plan-B Theatre highlights Great Salt Lake through humor with 2 new plays
Mariah Maynes, Great Salt Lake Collaborative | Posted Oct. 19 - 12:03 p.m.
Each year, Plan-B Theatre develops a production for elementary school students. This year's edition focuses on Great Salt Lake.
Utah cities could be pushed to enact tougher water conservation ordinances
Ben Winslow, FOX 13 News | Posted Oct. 19 - 11:28 a.m.
The need for water has forced South Jordan to consider ideas like "Pure SoJo," a project to turn wastewater into drinking water, and to get aggressive about water conservation.
Paying farmers proves most cost-effective way to conserve Colorado River, study says
Jennifer Solis, Great Salt Lake Collaborative | Posted Oct. 13 - 9:08 p.m.
The most cost-effective and quickest way to conserve the Colorado River's shrinking water supply amid persistent drought and rapid population growth is changing how states handle the largest use of water on the river: agriculture.
Utah lawmakers pass bill to raise Great Salt Lake berm during special session
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 6 - 6:00 p.m.
Utah lawmakers passed a bill that authorizes the state land managers to raise a berm within the Great Salt Lake if salinity levels become a problem again as lake levels fall.
Dust storms around the Great Salt Lake more frequent than previously thought
Leia Larsen, Great Salt Lake Collaborative | Posted Oct. 6 - 3:00 p.m.
Health risks associated with dust pollution continue to kick up interest in the Great Salt Lake, and new research shows Utah's youngest residents may be the most vulnerable to its fallout.
US Magnesium bankruptcy delays state plans to cut off Great Salt Lake water access
Ben Winslow, Great Salt Lake Collaborative | Posted Sept. 30 - 11:15 a.m.
A hearing to decide whether to terminate US Magnesium's leases on the Great Salt Lake has been delayed in light of the company's bankruptcy filing.
Utah launches new effort to fill the Great Salt Lake after receiving $200M in pledged donations
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 6:47 p.m.
A new joint public-private mission seeks to save the Great Salt Lake ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics and beyond.
Unauthorized flagpole at historic Great Salt Lake site sparks state review
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 9:44 p.m.
An iconic rock formation by the Great Salt Lake is at the center of a bizarre land vandalism mystery.
Great Salt Lake to get another boost from Utah Lake after 2½-foot drop this summer
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 17 - 2:15 p.m.
The Great Salt Lake is slated to get another 10,000 acre-feet of water from Utah Lake through a water release agreement.
