by Sam Hawkins | Jun 12, 2025 | Blog Post, Events
On Saturday, more than 600 Utahns came together at Great Salt Lake State Park to celebrate the lake we love. From cardboard boat races and a sailing regatta to live music, mosaic making, and hands-on learning, Sailfest 2025 was full of energy, connection, and fun. For...
by Sam Hawkins | Jun 6, 2025 | Blog Post, Events
Utah must summon the political and financial will to acquire and dedicate actual water to the lake—otherwise, incremental policy changes and one-time investments will fall short, Rep. Doug Owens (D-Millcreek) told attendees at Wednesday’s Great Salt Lake Interfaith...
by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District | May 28, 2025 | Blog Post, Grow The Flow Updates
Guest Blog Post by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District When the topic of Great Salt Lake comes up, it’s common to hear a familiar refrain: “My water use won’t make a difference.” On the surface, that might seem true. One household, one yard, how could that...
by Sam Hawkins | May 20, 2025 | Blog Post, Grow The Flow Updates
Sailfest is back! On Saturday, June 7th from 10 am-4 pm at the Great Salt Lake State Park and Marina, Grow the Flow, the Great Salt Lake Yacht Club, and local sponsors are hosting Sailfest 2025—a free, family friendly day of cardboard boat racing, kayaking, a sailing...
by Sam Hawkins | May 15, 2025 | Blog Post, Grow The Flow Updates
Salt Lake City, UT — Businesses and local governments across Utah could soon be legally required to disclose financial risks tied to the ecological collapse of Great Salt Lake, according to a new legal analysis published in the Environmental Law Reporter. Authored by...
by Sam Hawkins | May 8, 2025 | Blog Post
A recent New York Times article has once again put the crisis facing Great Salt Lake on the national stage. The piece lays bare what many Utahns already know: unless major reductions in water use happen fast, the lake’s ongoing collapse could set off cascading...