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- U.S. President Donald Trump announced in 2025 plans to help restore the Great Salt Lake in Utah, citing ecological decline affecting air quality, industries, and wildlife.
- Utah lawmakers reached a $60 million agreement with the federal government to resolve land disputes and direct funds toward lake projects.
- State officials and environmental groups aim to refill the lake by 2034, coinciding with the Winter Olympics, and pursue water-conservation measures.
