‘Very positive change.’ New Utah law will be an important step toward saving the Great Salt Lake.
Under HB33, water right holders can finally lease their water to fill the shrinking lake and other natural lands.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Persisting drought conditions continue to drop water levels at the Great Salt Lake exposing reeflike structures made up of calcium and magnesium carbonate deposits called bioherms that resemble coral as seen on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.