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Low Great Salt Lake levels trigger forced conservation efforts
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.
Great Salt Lake restrictions enacted as water levels drop
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.
Great Salt Lake drops to a low, kicking off forced conservation measures
The Great Salt Lake has dropped low enough that forced conservation measures will be enacted, officials announced
Great Salt Lake again dips to ‘scary low level’
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,
Great Salt Lake slipping back into ‘scary low’ water levels
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 at Critical Low: Utah's Water Crisis Deepens
Utah's iconic Great Salt Lake has fallen to a concerning level of 4,192 feet, prompting state officials to implement stringent conservation laws. This decline, three feet below the lake's healthy mark,
Great Salt Lake drops back to a 'really bad' level, but expert sees 'silver lining' for now
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,
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Great Salt Lake declines may pose a multitude of problems for Utahns

As the Great Salt Lake continues to drop to near record-breaking levels, forced conservation measures are underway to address ...
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In an update with Great Salt Lake Commissioner Brian Steed, he said the famous Utah lake is at levels lower than his department would like to be at for this time of year. NATO ally scraps purchase ...
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Lead Great Salt Lake Commissioner Brian Steed and Deputy Commissioner Tim Davis developed the plan, and it was approved by Governor Spencer Cox in the end of 2023.