Great Salt Lake Commissioner

Great Salt Lake's outlook is improving, partially because of increased water conservation. We visited three different sites in northern Utah to learn their conservation strategies.

Though Great Salt Lake's water levels have improved after two consecutive strong winters, only 15-20% of dust hot spots have been covered. Those hot spots can send particulate matter and harmful minerals into nearby communities.

"...tonight, I think for the first time, hearing people’s very specific questions about how that might work in practice, that’s very high value." State leaders ask people about their concerns, ideas and questions regarding Great Salt Lake.

The Great Salt Lake Strike Team, gave an update this month on their work to get more water into the shrinking lake, highlighting a need for a multi-year approach.

The Utah Senate confirmed Brian Steed's appointment as Great Salt Lake commissioner on Wednesday, June 14. The vote (28) was unanimous with one senator absent from voting.

Brian Steed, executive director of the Institute for Land, Water, and Air at Utah State University, met with members of the Great Salt Lake Collaborative, where he shared his optimism and concerns for the lake.