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Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands holds meeting to update management plans for Great Salt Lake
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands held a public webinar on Oct. 17 to share information and gather public opinion on updated management plans for the Great Salt Lake.
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Multi-organization effort to increase water levels at Great Salt Lake
The Utah Department of National Resources announced on Sept. 18 a multi-organization effort designed to raise the Great Salt Lake’s water levels.
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BYU researchers make advancements with drought-resistant grass
BYU researchers in the Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences recently discovered a new type of grass that can survive drought conditions.
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Utah's snowpack surge impacts drought, lake levels
Utah's 2024 water outlook is 'encouraging' and 'notable,' according to the Utah Division of Water Resources.
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4,200 Project plans to preserve Great Salt Lake
The Great Salt Lake has a fascinating history and contributes significantly to Utah’s air quality, economy and wildlife population.
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Grow the Flow, other organizations gather at Capitol for Great Salt Lake rally
Hundreds of people gathered at the steps of the Utah Capitol building on Saturday, Jan. 20 to raise awareness and public support for the Great Salt Lake’s critically low water levels and sustainability efforts.
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BYU Sustainability Office helps students be earthly stewards, what students can do for the environment
According to the Utah Division of Wildlife, 44% of the Great Salt Lake has been lost since 1875 when its water levels were first monitored, and recent data shows a downward trend has continued.
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Threat of wildfires continues despite record-breaking precipitation levels
Natural Resources Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, said that the moisture produced more vegetation than normal this year. While Utah is currently in a “green phase,” she said, it won’t be long before all the new vegetation dries out.
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Utah faith leaders call upon legislature to protect the Great Salt Lake
Utah religious leaders gathered for a news conference at the capitol Thursday morning in an effort to urge Utah lawmakers to restore the Great Salt Lake's ecological health.
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Gov. Cox's executive order to help the Great Salt Lake a 'short-term fix' for salinity levels
Gov. Cox issued executive order 2023-02 this month that will raise the berm of the Union Pacific Railroad causeway in the Great Salt Lake.
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College students, faculty collaborate on Great Salt Lake emergency report
The Great Salt Lake is facing unprecedented danger according to a new report conducted by BYU students and faculty in collaboration with other universities across the state.
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Gov. Cox discusses family, education and social media in State of the State address
Gov. Spencer Cox delivered his State of the State address on Jan. 19 and addressed issues surrounding education, social media, family and more.
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Lawmakers concerned about drought fly over Great Salt Lake
Utah lawmakers are concerned about low water levels after flying over the Great Salt Lake.
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Water fun in Utah
The BYU Sailing Club held a race at Utah Lake last Saturday. The race was somewhat difficult for the participants because of the lack of wind, but racers still had a good time.
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Utah is on board
Landlocked Utah and the islands of Hawaii have very little in common. Except for their love of stand-up paddleboarding.
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