KSL: Study says mercury in Great Salt Lake is global problem – Scientific studies are turning up answers to a baffling mystery about the Great Salt Lake. The new findings help explain why concentrations of toxic mercury in the lake are higher than anywhere else in the country.
Salt Lake Tribune: St. George, Provo-Orem growing fast – When it comes to growth, Utah is still whistlin’ Dixie, Coal Country is still singing the blues and the state, as a whole, is still humming lullabies.
Deseret News: Meetings set to explain groundwater treatment proposal – The first in a series of informational meetings about a proposal to pipe the treated byproducts of a groundwater cleanup project to the Great Salt Lake’s Gilbert Bay is scheduled for Wednesday.
Details about the meetings can be found on the DEQ’s website.
Also, Continue to celebrate World Water Week by increasing awareness! There are some great articles and amazing photography on National Geographic’s website.
A concise info-graphic of water facts: 10 things you should know about water.
My fav: A photo collection of some of California’s water infrastructure that is at risk and downloadable water wallpaper! Ooo!
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