Environmentalists sue Utah for failing to protect the shrinking Great Salt Lake

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By Akielly HuSep 7, 2023, 7:26 pm110 pts
The Great Salt Lake, home to millions of migratory birds and the source of $2.5 billion in annual economic activity in Utah, has been rapidly shrinking for years. A new lawsuit filed by conservation groups on Wednesday says the Utah government directly contributed to the lake’s decline by authorizing…

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