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Senate advances plan to coordinate use of 'wet water years' for Great Salt Lake
Summary
First substitute SB 196 would direct the Great Salt Lake Commissioner to lead planning for 'wet water years' to optimize inflows to the lake; senators sought tighter definitions and assurances the plan balances agricultural, municipal and lake needs.
The Utah Senate moved first substitute Senate Bill 196 toward third reading after extended floor discussion about how the state should manage high‑runoff or "wet water years" to benefit the Great Salt Lake.
Sen. Mike Bluen (presenting) said the bill creates a coordinated planning process — drawing from water conservancy districts, the state engineer’s office, agricultural interests and…
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