Ben Winslow
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The donation is the equivalent size of Little Dell Reservoir and will be solely for the lake and in perpetuity. It was previously used for agriculture by the Church.
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House Bill 220 originally pushed a 50% emissions reduction in northern Utah by 2030. But the bill was not gaining traction in the Utah State Legislature, so supporters are instead using it to go after U.S. Magnesium.
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A bill that will soon be introduced in the Utah State Legislature will task one person with overseeing efforts to save the Great Salt Lake.
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The Southern Nevada Water Authority pays for turf-removal incentives through water rates and new hookups. John Entsminger, the authority’s general manager, said so far this year they have spent $15 million on incentives.
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Outdoor watering is limited to three days a week in the fall and the winter schedule is only one day a week. It goes back up in the spring starting March 1 to three days and during the summer months, water is permitted six days a week beginning May 1, but not between 11 a.m. to 7 p.m, the hottest times.
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The projection that the Great Salt Lake may hit a new record low this year is pressuring Utah political leaders to do more to protect the massive water body.