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Curtis convenes Utah leaders to explore bold solutions for Great Salt Lake, Utah’s water future

By utahpolicy.com · August 24, 2026 · 1 min read
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U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) convened a group of experts—including state elected officials, water experts, researchers, conservation leaders, and members of Utah’s technology sector—for a roundtable discussion on bold, long-term solutions to strengthen Utah’s water supply and protect the Great Salt Lake.

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