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Runoff and flood diversions are helping the Great Salt Lake be slightly less salty

Salinity is an indicator of the Great Salt Lake’s health. During the historic low last year, salt levels were so high lake life was at risk.

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Willard Bay releases water to help the Great Salt Lake this spring

The Weber Basin Water Conservancy District used its “flood” rights to alleviate strain on the Weber River and help the lake at the same time.

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Historic snowpack melt impacting water release at reservoirs

There’s so much water running off from the melted snowpack, watershed managers have had to hold back from releasing water from the reservoirs.

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