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An Urgent Message to Congress: Refill the Great Salt Lake
The Great Salt Lake is in decline. Shorelines that once defined northern Utah’s landscape have receded dramatically over the past two decades, exposing thousands of acres of dry lakebed and intensifying concerns over dust pollution, ecosystem collapse, and long-term water scarcity across the Wasatch Front.
TL;DR
- The Great Salt Lake's declining water levels are exposing dry lakebeds, increasing pollution risks.
- Consequences include public health risks, habitat deterioration, and economic losses.
- Utah has a unique opportunity to restore the terminal saline lake.
- Restoration requires conservation, innovation, market-driven water management, federal engagement, and congressional appropriations.
- President Trump's administration has requested $1 billion for restoration, recognizing its national significance.