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(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Hundreds gather for a "Rally to Save Our Great Salt Lake" at the Capitol building in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

509 Utahns told us their hopes and concerns for Great Salt Lake. Do you feel the same?

Survey respondents say sustainable changes in water policy, more attention from lawmakers and policy with “teeth” are needed to save the lake.

By Will Ruzanski | The Daily Utah Chronicle | November 1, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) A Latter-day Saint temple is seen in the foreground of the Great Salt Lake. The church has donated $3 million to help control lake-threatening phragmites.

LDS Church joins the battle against an invasive enemy threatening the Great Salt Lake

Utah-based faith donates $3 million to help rein in phragmites.

By Dylan Eubank | October 30, 2026, 8:43 p.m.

(Zane Poss | Daily Utah Chronicle) Visitors look at the art inspired by the Great Salt Lake and produced through the Alfred Lambourne Arts Program, on display at the Sorensen Unity Center in Salt Lake City on Aug. 28, 2026. The exhibition will run through Nov. 13.

Utah artists aim to spark ‘an emotional connection’ to the Great Salt Lake

Inside an exhibition of works created through the Alfred Lambourne Arts Program, which promotes awareness and gathers community for the Utah landmark.

By Zane Poss | October 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Georgia Metcalf | Daily Utah Chronicle) Artist Erik Linton paints near the Great Salt Lake on July 20, 2026. Linton has set a goal of painting the lake every day for a year.

A Utah artist decided to paint the Great Salt Lake every day for a year. This is what he’s learned.

Artist Erik Linton started “Threshold,” a painting project to document the lake’s declining condition and educate viewers on its natural ecosystem.

By Georgia Metcalf | October 1, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Dust blows over the Great Salt Lake on Monday, May 12, 2025.

New study says Great Salt Lake dust could cost $2 billion a year in healthcare

The figure, between $1.1 billion and $2.3 billion in healthcare costs, may also be a conservative estimate.

By Ben Winslow | Fox 13 News | September 8, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Dust blows over the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Great Salt Lake not expected to hit new low in 2026; but what if it does in the future?

The lake currently sits at 4,190.40 feet above sea level — inches above its 2021 low of 4,190.20 feet.

By Adam Small | KSL | August 16, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Bill Johnson's and University of Utah graduate students on the exposed lakebe of the Great Salt Lake on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

What do you want to know about the Great Salt Lake?

Answer eight questions to help us cover water in Utah

By Heather May | Great Salt Lake Collaborative | August 7, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

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Gov. Cox chooses a new Great Salt Lake Commissioner

Hannah Freeze takes over from Brian Steed, who left the position for a leadership role at Utah State University.

By Ben Winslow | Fox 13 News | July 22, 2026, 4:25 p.m.

(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) A meetinghouse in Salt Lake City before and after a shift to a water-wise landscaping.

Live your religion and conserve water, LDS Church leaders tell Utah members

“This is not a political issue but a stewardship issue,” Utah Area Presidency says in pleas to save the Great Salt Lake.

By Dylan Eubank | July 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Chris Carlson at the Great Salt Lake, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

He’s not a scientist. But he’s on a mission to save the Great Salt Lake — one piece of clothing at a time.

Chris Carlson is the creative director of GSL Luxury.

By Palak Jayswal | June 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m.