Great Salt Lake
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Utah’s rainfall in August was above normal
The state's rainfall levels in August were much higher than average this year.2 hours ago
Josuee Sanchez
Research explores dangers of inhaling dust from the Great Salt Lake
Research from the University of Utah is telling a story of how inhaling dust from the Great Salt Lake can be dangerous.4 days ago
Emma Keddington
LISTEN: Historic water agreement for the Great Salt Lake reached
Both the CEO of Compass Minerals and the DNC Executive Director told KSL at Night that this deal is a huge win for the Great Salt Lake.7 days ago
Mariah Maynes
Compass Minerals, State of Utah reach deal that will send water to Great Salt Lake
Compass Minerals and Utah land managers announced a deal that will send over 200,000 acre feet of water to Great Salt Lake.7 days ago
Adam Small
The summer heat could cost the Great Salt Lake more water than normal, lose much of its year-long progress, officials say
The Deputy Great Salt Lake Commissioner said the lake normally loses 2 to 2.5 feet every summer from evaporation and upstream diversions.18 days ago
Heather Peterson
Organizations work to count shorebirds that stop by Great Salt Lake
Several organizations teamed up to count how many migratory birds stop by the Great Salt Lake.27 days ago
Emma Keddington
Year long analysis studies movement of Great Salt Lake Basin
A year-long analysis on the Great Salt Lake Basin has just wrapped up. One of the project's researchers shared details.29 days ago
Anastasia Hufham, Salt Lake Tribune via Great Salt Lake Collab
Utah received money to study the harmful effects of Great Salt Lake dust. It just hasn’t spent it.
While funding for monitoring the health effects of dust from the exposed bed of the Great Salt Lake exists, it hasn't yet been put to use.1 month ago
Adam Small
Great Salt Lake’s exposed lakebed is contributing to global warming, study says
A new study suggests the dry lakebed of the Great Salt Lake is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, in turn contributing to global warming.2 months ago
Adam Small
More than half of Utah is now ‘abnormally dry,’ but still not in a drought.
The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor lists 53% of Utah's land as 'abnormally dry' but the state is still not in a drought.2 months ago
Emily Calhoun, Utah Public Radio
Wild About Utah: An auto tour of the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Auto Route Tour can give people a way to bird watch and a way to view the Great Salt Lake wetlands.2 months ago
Adam Small
Great Salt Lake levels have peaked for the year, expected to drop this summer
One expert said that the Great Salt Lake's levels have peaked for the year.3 months ago
Adam Small
A trove of lithium in Great Salt Lake is turning heads. Managers drafting rules to protect the water
Extraction companies are interested in lithium in the Great Salt Lake, but state managers want to set rules to prevent the loss of lake water.4 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Great Salt Lake’s southern arm reaches ‘significant’ level as spring rise slows down
The southern arm of Great Salt Lake reached an optimal level this week however, experts believe the lake will recede this summer.4 months ago
Adam Small
Great Salt Lake level reaches seven-year high
Great Salt Lake now sits at 4,195.1 feet above sea level, more than 6.5 feet higher than its all-time historic low in late 2022.4 months ago
Adam Small
The Great Salt Lake has a chance to be healthy again for the first time in over a decade
The water level in the Great Salt Lake is 1.5 feet from the tail-end of its healthy range of 4,196 to 4,200 feet.5 months ago
Adam Small
The Great Salt Lake’s brine shrimp population looking plentiful
The Great Salt Lake's brine shrimp population is in good shape for the beginning of spring. The number of eggs is up 50% from last year.6 months ago
Carter Williams
Great Salt Lake expected to rise more this spring; trust unveils 5-year plan to keep it going
Some of the Great Salt Lake's water levels are already high before this year's above-normal collection even melts.6 months ago
Carter Williams
A new species found in Utah’s Great Salt Lake changes knowledge of ecosystem
Nematodes live in Great Salt Lake, along with brine shrimp and brine flies, and have a role in the lake's ecosystem not yet fully understood.6 months ago
Adam Small
Utah lawmakers advance bill to help Great Salt Lake in good water years
The bill is about as timely as it gets, the Great Salt Lake Basin is looking at a lot of favorable factors to start 2024.7 months ago
Adam Small
Utah Lake managers to release excess water, may boost Great Salt Lake’s water levels
Utah Lake is nearly full, forcing managers to open the control gates in Saratoga Springs, which will dump millions of gallons of water into the Jordan River.7 months ago
Adam Small
Great Salt Lake leaders ask reservoir managers to release excess water
Great Salt Lake Commissioner is reaching out to reservoir managers to see if they have any water to spare for Great Salt Lake.8 months ago
Peter Johnston
Utah lawmaker: The Great Salt Lake could lose 10 feet if cities reuse their wastewater
State Rep. Casey Snider told KSL NewsRadio that reusing wastewater could potentially drop the Great Salt Lake by 10-12 feet.9 months ago
