6 salinity control projects get $20.9M to keep Colorado River healthy
$20.9 million was awarded to fund six salinity control projects in Colorado and Utah to reduce salt in the Colorado River, benefiting farmers & reducing water treatment costs.
6 salinity control projects get $20.9M to keep Colorado River healthy
$20.9 million was awarded to fund six salinity control projects in Colorado and Utah to reduce salt in the Colorado River, benefiting farmers & reducing water treatment costs.
Utah's Great Salt Lake faces dust issues, record low water levels, and salinity concerns. A mining dispute prompts legislative review on mineral extraction.
The Great Salt Lake is reviving, but conservation still urged
Utah's Great Salt Lake sees a revival after a berm increase, while officials collaborate with Israel for long-term solutions to protect the ecosystem.
Increasing salinity levels are threatening the Great Salt Lake's ecosystem. The problem is driven by drought and diversions of upstream fresh water sources.