Why a dry Chilean lagoon matters to the future of the Great Salt Lake
Back in its heyday, the shoreline of the Great Salt Lake boasted multiple resorts offering dining, dancing, concerts, picnic pavilions, a bowling alley.
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Back in its heyday, the shoreline of the Great Salt Lake boasted multiple resorts offering dining, dancing, concerts, picnic pavilions, a bowling alley.
Consider that 99% of Utah is in severe drought and 28 of Utah’s largest 45 reservoirs are below 55% of available capacity. Eight streams are flowing at record low conditions, according to the Utah Division of Water Resources.
Against the backdrop of a half-full Jordanelle Reservoir, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson participated in a Monday ceremonial signing of the dozen water bills passed by the Utah Legislature.
In the 2022 Legislative Session, Utah lawmakers passed legislation dealing with water rights, funding for conservation, and grass in cities.
After being accused of years of neglect from environmental groups, lawmakers answered a call from Gov. Cox who recommended $50 million for conservation efforts aimed at the lake.\n