Weber Basin Water Conservancy District

Salinity is an indicator of the Great Salt Lake’s health. During the historic low last year, salt levels were so high lake life was at risk.

The money comes from the bipartisan infrastructure bill President Joe Biden signed last November.

Roughly 99% of Utah is currently in severe drought or worse, and the state's total water storage is less than half of full capacity.

Utah senators passed a bill Friday to start saving money for big water projects in a move opposed on environmental and fiscal grounds.Under Senate Bill…