Bill protects brine shrimp while directing water to the Great Salt Lake

By Becky Ginos

UTAH STATE CAPITOL—Concern over the Great Salt Lake continues and there are several bills in the legislature that address possible solutions. Rep. Ray Ward, R-Bountiful has a somewhat unique bill, HB247, that considers funding of activities that benefit the Great Salt Lake, specifically brine shrimp that are vital to the ecosystem and serve as a primary food source for migratory birds.

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