A proposed boost in federal money to help the Great Salt Lake watershed and ultimately the lake itself was introduced in Congress by 2 GOP members of Utah's delegation.
According to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, theindustry is valued anywhere between $10 million and $60 million, with 21 companies as of this year involved in the harvest that constitutes 45% of the global supply.
"The Great Salt Lake is immensely valuable to Utahns and the surrounding region. As we face ongoing drought conditions, it is crucial that we take a responsible approach to address the challenges posed to the lake," Lee said. "This bill presents a thoughtful solution by leveraging existing resources and promoting efficient water conservation practices.
Gene Shawcroft, general manager of the Central Utah Water Conservancy District, praised the legislation that would allow money already allocated to the Central Utah project and repurpose those funds to boost Utah's water conservation efforts.
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