Preserving a Precious Resource
The U has a bold vision to help all 3.3 million Utahns. In new efforts to move beyond the hill, we’re partnering with communities in all 29 counties.
Great Salt Lake
GREAT SALT LAKE STRIKE TEAM
Utah’s public research universities – The University of Utah and Utah State University – formed the Great Salt Lake Strike Team to provide a primary point of contact for policymakers as they address the economic, health, and ecological challenges created by the record-low elevation of Great Salt Lake.
SAVING GREAT SALT LAKE
Decisions to bring more water to the Great Salt Lake need to be based on the best available science and data.
Great Salt Lake Policy Assessment
A synthesized resource document for the 2023 General Legislative Session
Policy Options
A variety of policy actions have been proposed to address declining levels of Great Salt Lake. Each suggested course of action comes with different benefits and costs.
Great Salt Lake Policy Assessment
Presented by the Great Salt Lake Strike Team, a collaboration of Utah's Research Universities and Utah State Agencies
Research universities and state agencies team up to offer solutions for Great Salt Lake
Analysis includes a data repository, research, and policy options that will help return the lake to healthy levels
Great Salt Lake Strike Team POLICY ASSESSMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Declining water levels of Great Salt Lake threaten economic activity, local public health, and ecosystems.
Great Salt Lake Strike Team
The Great Salt Lake Strike Team includes researchers from Utah State University and the University of Utah working with state leads from the Utah Departments of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Food, Environmental Quality, and additional experts from other entities.
University of Utah receives over $250M from state legislature
Overall, the U received more than $250 million in direct funding for buildings, authority to bond for up to $600 million to build campus housing in the University Villages, and up to 5.5% raises for university employees.
U contributes to strike team studying how to save Great Salt Lake
The 22-member team, including six members from the U, studied the lake’s current condition and summarized policy recommendations to restore the lake’s health.
Big ideas, big bucks
At the end of a day spent discussing conservative climate solutions to strengthen domestic energy, national security, the economy and agriculture, University of Utah leaders put out a simple challenge: