Save Our Great Salt Lake
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Great Salt Lake is in trouble. Help us take action!
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"Bahsahwahbee is a national treasure and one of the most significant sites for Western Shoshone people in the Great Basin.":
lasvegassun.com
Bahsahwahbee is a national treasure and one of the most significant sites for Western Shoshone people in the Great Basin. For thousands of years, my people gathered at this unique place, with its...
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Are you a student or community member concerned about water security? Join the @BYU chapter of @growtheflow tomorrow at 7:30 to learn how to advocate effectively for the lake upon which we all depend. #utleg #utpol
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We wish we could say we were surprised. Lithium test well failure occurred last week on Australian Anson Resources' test site in Green River -- on the Colorado River's largest tributary:
greatbasinwater.org
Anson Resources, a company vying to mine lithium from deep brines in the Colorado River Basin, had a major test well failure this week.On March 8, reports emerged from Green River, U
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Great coverage on the divisive Colorado River negotiations from @ByIanJames featuring our ED Kyle Roerink. Buckle up for the Upper Basin vs Lower Basin brawls to come: https://t.co/e1IQ3aSE19.
latimes.com
Two groups of states in the Colorado River Basin propose competing long-term plans for addressing chronic water shortages and adapting to climate change.
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GBWN staff were featured in yesterday's @highcountrynews piece about Utah's passage of HB 453, a bill that seeks to rein in industrial water use at Great Salt Lake. Though the final version is much weaker than we had hoped, it signals a shift:
hcn.org
The new limits may represent a shift in Utah’s cozy relationship with industry.
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Our final report from the 2024 Utah Legislative Session, an update from Steptoe Valley, and an upcoming NEPA 101 Webinar. Our latest newsletter is here:
greatbasinwater.org
We don’t know how else to say it, but the Utah Legislature is a beast of its own. As we approach the final hours of the 2024 session, it’s fair to say that this session is a disappointment for tho
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I have to give @saveourgsl a lot of credit. When I hear them outside my window playing “Oh When the Saints Go Marching In,” it tells me that it’s 5pm and my stress goes away for a brief minute. Thanks for sharing your message in a fun way and for making us smile! #utpol
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The Utah Legislature bets on augmentation over conservation in this year's session. One week to go. Check out our update of the bills, appropriations and themes we're watching:
greatbasinwater.org
Another week under our belts in the Utah Legislature and we’ve got to say—it's tough out here for those of us who believe the best options for our water future all start with conservation. The goo
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Dearest Friends: Here is our love letter to Great Salt Lake made with my friend Eric Overton. 💙💙 Please share. So much is at stake. https://t.co/P4fYFOtyR1 Contact @growtheflow to help @FoGSL @UtahRivers @saveourgsl @modernwest @utahmoca It's all hands on deck 4 Our Inland Sea
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Awesome event this Thursday 02/15 at 6 pm MT for those interested in learning more about what's happened this legislative session for GSL!
Interested in learning more about what’s happened this legislative session for Great Salt Lake, what to expect in the coming weeks, and what it all means for the lake and the growing GSL movement? Join GBWN and partners for a GSL Legislative Update + Lobby Training!
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Join GBWN, @growtheflow and @UtahRivers for a GSL Legislative Update and Virtual Lobby Training, next Thursday 02/15 from 6-7:30 pm MT via Zoom: https://t.co/1pwK5RgCkX
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In essence, this bill would take decisions currently under legislative jurisdiction and give decision-making power to a small group of political appointees, creating a shadowy process of appropriating funds for new pipelines, dams, and other diversion projects.
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Tell your Utah Representatives to vote NO on HB 280. We've created a messaging toolkit to help you craft public comments or letters to your representatives and members of the House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee: https://t.co/8xexSMauGX
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The Northwestern Shoshone are reclaiming their gathering place and returning water to the Great Salt Lake. https://t.co/C38OY5ax8p
hcn.org
The tribe is reclaiming their gathering place and returning water to the Great Salt Lake.
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Exciting news from the Nevada Supreme Court and an update from Week #2 of the Utah Legislative Session. Check out our latest newsletter:
greatbasinwater.org
Hello Water Warriors,We're back with some exciting news from the Nevada Supreme Court, a recap of the Rally for Great Salt Lake, and another update from the 2024 Utah Legislative Session with a brea
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“I don't want to live in a place where corporations can have legal personhood, but living ecosystems cannot,” said @saveourgsl’s Denise Cartwright.
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I was so moved by the rally to support Great Salt Lake this Saturday. More than a thousand people together in joy, resolve, and a spirit of constructive change. There is a lot of work to be done, but we've come a long way. Thank you @growtheflow, @saveourgsl, #utleg, and all!
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🌊 Rally to Save Our Great Salt Lake! Join @saveourgsl on Jan 20th, 3 pm at Utah State Capitol. Urgent action is needed in 2024! Be part of the movement, hear inspiring speakers, and engage with GSL groups. Let's make a difference together! 🌏 Register: https://t.co/b0JVqu4oMU
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A coalition of farmers and businessmen in Iron County have filed for 50,000 af of groundwater that may not exist as they seek to continue business as usual -- meaning significant overpumping in a region that won't be able to sustain it:
greatbasinwater.org
The madness never stops, folks. Thankfully, we keep a close eye on water rights filings throughout the region and, once again, Escalante Valley Partners LLC – a cohort of local businessmen and farme
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