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Is the Great Salt Lake Past the Point of No Return?
What happened
The Great Salt Lake is experiencing declining water levels, with efforts underway to restore it. A study shows most Utahns are willing to pay higher taxes or water bills to help refill the lake.
Timeline
- Deseret News (YouTube) Is the Great Salt Lake Past the Point of No Return?
- KSL How much would you pay to save the Great Salt Lake? Study says not much
- Salt Lake Tribune Most Utahns are willing to pay higher taxes or water bills to help refill the Great Salt Lake. Here’s how much.
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How much would you pay to save the Great Salt Lake? Study says not much
— Economics professors at Weber State University conducted a study finding Utahns are willing to pay up to $144 annually in additional taxes to help save the Great Salt Lake, with some willing to pay up to $485. The…