Growing concern over the Great Salt Lake’s health amid horrific Western drought prompted Utah Sen. Mitt Romney and state House Speaker Brad Wilson toured the lake together.
The Great Salt Lake is at its lowest recorded level in history, challenged by relentless drought and endless diversions. Is there a way to save this icon that plays such a crucial role in Utah’s economy and environment? Utah Rep. Blake Moore has set out to help.
The fight to save the drought-challenged Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes in the West advanced this week with passage of a legislative measure in a congressional committee.