Utah lawmakers pass bill to raise Great Salt Lake berm during special session

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Utah Legislature passed HB1001 to allow the Great Salt Lake berm to be raised to 4,192 feet elevation.

The bill aims to manage salinity in the lake's southern arm, addressing ecological concerns.

State land managers must consult with the Great Salt Lake Commissioner before making changes.

Editor's note: This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative , a solutions journalism initiative that partners news, education and media organizations to help inform people about the plight of the Great Salt Lake .

SALT LAKE CITY — Water may soon cease to flow to the northern arm of the Great Salt Lake as a means to handle salinity challenges under a bill that the Utah Legislature passed during its special session.

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