Resources for Water Leasing

Interested in turning your water resources into an added source of income? Consider leasing that extra water to the state to support Great Salt Lake’s recovery. There are many different types of water transactions that can help to protect or increase flows of water to Great Salt Lake. The Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust facilitates voluntary water transactions—such as split-season leasing, M&I water leasing, and water donations—to sustain the lake and its wetlands.

For questions or inquiries about participating in water transactions that could benefit Great Salt Lake, please email GSLWET@audubon.org. You can also visit www.gslwatertrust.org/water-transactions to learn more about the evaluation criteria for water transaction opportunities.

By leasing your water rights, you’re investing in both the future of Great Salt Lake and your own financial success.

Great Salt Lake Water Coordinators

Bear River Basin, Upper Weber River Basin:

• Micah Safsten – 435-755-1840, msafsten@utah.gov

Great Salt Lake Water Coordinator: Utah Lake/Jordan River Basin, Lower Weber River Basin:

• Aspen Johnston – (801) 645-1392, aspenjohnston@utah.gov