Conservation efforts are now being forced on the Great Salt Lake as water levels drop to a low that has not been seen in two years.

The Great Salt Lake has faced concerningly low water levels for the past several years, prompting the creation of Steed's job in 2023 to protect and preserve the lake. In 2022 and 2023, Utah legislature also passed several laws designed to improve the lake's water levels.

The Great Salt Lake is hovering just above its record-low 2022 elevation, when it began to slide toward ecological collapse. There is little relief in sight. A hot, dry summer has left Utah facing drought conditions statewide,

The Great Salt Lake is slipping back into dangerously low levels, fueled by water consumption and drought conditions impacting much of the state. Levels on Tuesday hovered around 4,192 feet in elevation,

Great Salt Lake's southern arm has fallen to 4,192.1 feet elevation, threatening the lake's ecosystem. State officials worry about drought's impact on the lake and water supply. Salinity levels still remain healthy,