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Study finds Great Salt Lake restoration could improve Utahns' health

By ABC 4 · September 1, 2026 · 1 min read
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TOOELE, Utah (ABC4) — Restoring the Great Salt Lake may do more than help the environment. A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found it could also improve public health for Utahns.

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