Great Salt Lake
Britt Johnson
New mining regulations put in place for the Great Salt Lake
The Great Salt Lake has new requirements put in place for companies who want to mine the lake in order to not harm the lake.4 days ago
Eric Cabrera and Emma Keddington
Federal government will direct millions of dollars to Great Salt Lake restoration
The federal government is directing $50 million to Utah's efforts to preserve the Great Salt Lake and Utah is matching the investment.8 days ago
Adam Small
Federal funding to bring new stream gates to Great Salt Lake
Thirteen new stream gates will help researchers monitor water flow into Great Salt Lake. They will be funded by the Bureau of Reclamation.15 days ago
Mariah Maynes
Rare mirabilite formations spotted on Great Salt Lake
The Utah Division of State Parks said that rare mirabilite formations were recently spotted on the waters of Great Salt Lake.15 days ago
Adam Small
Great Salt Lake license plates could hit bumpers in the next couple of months
The design for the Great Salt Lake license plates just needs final approval and finishing touches before people start receiving their plates.1 month ago
Mariah Maynes
Utah teens lead 2034 Olympics-inspired protest supporting Great Salt Lake
Teen environmental advocates held a protest raising awareness for Great Salt Lake, saying a drying lake could impact the 2034 Olympics.1 month ago
Emma Keddington
Great Salt Lake legislation showing positive results
Great Salt Lake legislation is working at improving the lake conditions, commissioner says.2 months ago
Adam Small
Great Salt Lake falls nearly 3 feet since spring, managers say extended heat wave partly to blame
The Great Salt Lake normally falls up to 2.5 feet every summer, but recent hotter-than-average temperatures have had an effect.2 months ago
Britt Johnson
Things are looking up for Utah Lake
Efforts to improve Utah Lake appear to be working as there has been a 70% decrease in invasive species among other improvements.3 months ago
Adam Small
Judge hears arguments in Great Salt Lake lawsuit
During a Tuesday court hearing, a judge heard arguments in a Great Salt Lake lawsuit that alleges the state isn't doing enough to save it.3 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
After losing over 2 feet, Great Salt Lake to get another boost from Utah Lake
About 10,000 acre-feet of water from Utah Lake will be sent to the Great Salt Lake via the Jordan River over the next month.3 months ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Here’s what U. researchers are learning about dangers associated with Great Salt Lake dust
As more of the beach of the Great Salt Lake becomes exposed, concerns ramp up around the dust emitted by the dry lakebed.3 months ago
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.3 months 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.3 months 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.3 months 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.3 months 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.4 months 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.4 months 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.4 months 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.5 months 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.5 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.5 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.5 months ago