Great Salt Lake
Aimee Van Tatenhove, Utah Public Radio
Increasing Great Salt Lake salinity predicted to impact Utah brine shrimp
New research suggests that as Great Salt Lake shrinks and gets saltier, brine shrimp, a staple food for migrating birds and a boon to Utah’s economy, may be in danger of dramatic population declines.4 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Dust hot spots: Where is Great Salt Lake’s toxic dust most likely to originate?
Kevin Perry believes there are many "trigger points" that indicate when there is something wrong with the Great Salt Lake.4 months ago
Mike Anderson
Using stormwater to create wetlands at the Great Salt Lake
The Nature Conservancy will soon be using stormwater to create new wetlands off the shores of the Great Salt Lake.5 months ago
Mike Anderson
Restoration of Idaho’s Bear River Massacre site may benefit Great Salt Lake
Current efforts to restore the site of the Bear River Massacre could benefit the whole Wasatch Front in a big way.5 months ago
Dan Spindle
Biologist says Great Salt Lake’s ecosystem is near collapse
A biology professor said the Great Salt Lake’s ecosystem is dangerously close to collapsing, creating a risk for all of Utah.5 months ago
Cary Schwanitz
Great Salt Lake State Park and Marina closes boat ramp
As water levels at the Great Salk Lake continue to set record lows. the Great Salt Lake Park and Marina closed the boat ramp on Thursday.5 months ago
Saige Miller, KUER
Utah can’t save or stretch its precious water if it can’t super accurately measure it
As the Western megadrought stretches on, conservation, rate hikes or tearing out turf may not be enough.5 months ago
Dan Spindle
The Rise and fall of the Great Saltair: The search for Utah’s lost world class lakefront resort
At one point, the Great Salt Lake was home to a lakefront resort bringing in big crowds, including celebrities and U.S. Presidents. KSL's Dan Spindle looks into the rise and fall of that resort and how it ties into our efforts to save the precious resource.5 months ago
Saige Miller, KUER
Utah agriculture wants more support and research to reach future water-saving goals
The Utah Legislature, the federal government and community members are all weighing in on how best to address the ongoing drought, but all eyes are on Utah’s agricultural industry to reduce its water usage.6 months ago
Dan Spindle
‘Dust Lake City’ disaster looming as Utah professor fights to save the Great Salt Lake
It's clear how much the Great Salt Lake has shrunk over the years. But there is something in the air that's not so clear. KSL's Dan Spindle reveals the threats newly exposed dust and minerals at the lake pose to millions along the Wasatch Front.6 months ago
Mike Anderson
Gov. Cox releases water conservation plan for Utah’s biggest users – farmers
Governor Cox rolled out chapter three of his water conservation plan Wednesday which focused on water savings for Utah's agriculture industry.6 months ago
Sean Higgins, KUER 90.1
Critics say the Great Salt Lake Recovery Act pushes more study when action is what’s needed
SALT LAKE CITY — State leaders are optimistic federal legislation that could provide millions in funding to help the shrinking Great Salt Lake will have traction in Washington, but some water advocates in Utah are still not satisfied. The Great Salt Lake Recovery Act was introduced by Utah Sen. Mitt Romney and Reps. Burgess Owens and Chris […]6 months ago
Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune
Lawn gone: ‘Localscaping’ may save water, but can it rescue the Great Salt Lake?
The idea is catching on in cities as Utahns shift their thinking about landscaping. The trick is ensuring enough water trickles downstream.6 months ago
Mike Anderson & Michael Houck
Researchers are worried about metals in the Great Salt Lake ecosystem
"All of these metals are unfortunately very toxic," researchers look into how pollutants affect the Great Salt Lake and the environment around it.7 months ago
Mike Anderson
How the Great Salt Lake’s dropping water level is affecting a Utah bird refuge
With the Great Salt Lake water level at the lowest level ever, surrounding areas are also drying up and the birds are noticing.7 months ago
Keira Farrimond and Dan Spindle, KSL TV
Metering Utah’s secondary water may help overuse in drought
During the driest months of the year, Utahns' yards can be a primary culprit for water overuse. But there's one thing some water districts are seeing make a big difference in how much customers use: secondary water meters.7 months ago
Carter Williams, Deseret News
‘Art is a good teacher’: New public exhibit draws attention to the drying Great Salt Lake
Jacob Brooks' latest painting is quite simple, so simple that his 3-year-old son can understand the message Brooks is trying to convey: trying to save the Great Salt Lake.7 months ago
Ben Winslow, Fox 13
Great Salt Lake drops to new historic low
The Great Salt Lake has dropped to 4,190.1 feet — a new historic low.7 months ago
Amy Joi O’Donoghue, Deseret News & Dan Spindle, KSL TV
Can this technology be an answer to farmland water use in the West?
Utah's serious water shortage is forcing the agriculture community to change their ways. And it could change the future of farming across the state. KSL's Dan Spindle traveled to Emery County to see one high-tech solution in action.8 months ago
Ray Boone, KSL TV
‘It’s just idyllic’: Great Salt Lake Rowing Club plows ahead, despite low water levels
Rowing may not be the first spot that comes to mind when you think of popular recreation spots in Utah, but one enthusiastic group is working to change that perception.8 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Hazardous metals aren’t only in Great Salt Lake’s dust, they’re in the ecosystem too
Researchers have, in recent years, found that metals and chemicals dumped into Great Salt Lake's tributaries not only flow into the lake itself but ultimately get trapped in the lakebed.8 months ago
Dan Spindle & Keira Farrimond, KSL TV
Art project shows students how drought threatens the Great Salt Lake area
The Great Salt Lake is a critical resource for families here in Utah but sometimes it's difficult to express its importance with data and statistics. One group of local teenagers hopes creativity can bridge the gap and bring understanding and urgency to the issue.8 months ago
Leia Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune
Don’t blame farms for drying up the Great Salt Lake. Why they could be key to its survival.
Importance of working with agriculture surfaces as a theme at forum exploring solutions for the imperiled, iconic body of water.8 months ago
