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 legal and business experts from the University of Utah and Brigham Young… Read more: Press Release: Legal Experts Warn of Expanding Securities Risks as Great Salt Lake Declines

Each spring, Great Salt Lake transforms into one of the most important stopovers for migratory birds in the Western Hemisphere. About 12 million birds—representing 339 different species—visit the lake’s ecosystem each year. As part of the Pacific Flyway, Great Salt Lake’s vast wetlands and saline flats offer food, shelter, and rest for birds journeying thousands… Read more: Where to See Spring Bird Migration at Great Salt Lake: Top Viewing Spots

This Tuesday, April 22, the Provo City Council will vote on whether to adopt a tiered water rate structure—a change that would adjust what residents pay based on how much water they use. This approach is grounded in years of analysis and expert recommendations and comes at a critical moment for the city’s aging water… Read more: Support Changes to Provo City Water Pricing

A new statewide survey reveals widespread concern about water scarcity, with nearly three-quarters of residents expressing worry and only 16% believing our current supply will last the next two decades.  The findings reflect a population that’s not only paying attention but increasingly open to rethinking how we use—and conserve—this essential resource. In this latest study… Read more: Survey: Utahns Deeply Concerned About Dwindling Water Supply

Great Salt Lake is vanishing. Over the last decade, the lake has declined significantly—exposing toxic dust, killing wetlands, upending ecosystems, and threatening everything from Utah’s ski industry to the health of our communities. In 2022, it hit its lowest level ever. And while recent snowpack brought some relief, the lake is still in trouble. So… Read more: Can Utah’s Market-Based Plan Save Great Salt Lake?