Gov. Cox has closed the Great Salt Lake basin to new water rights

The lake will likely reach its lowest point in recorded history in the coming days.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Great Salt Lake Marina near Saltair is rendered inoperable for all boats as ongoing drought conditions continue to drop lake levels on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.

Gov. Cox has closed the Great Salt Lake basin to new water rights

The lake will likely reach its lowest point in recorded history in the coming days.

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