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Senate advances river-restoration bill to remove invasive plants, boost Great Salt Lake inflow and fund access projects
Summary
Senate Bill 130 would fund invasive-plant removal along the Jordan River to increase flow toward the Great Salt Lake and establish a matching-grant program for municipalities to improve recreational access; the Senate moved the bill to third reading after sponsors discussed funding sources and technical edits.
The Utah Senate moved Senate Bill 130 forward after sponsors described a two-part plan to improve river health and public access along the Jordan River.
Senator Fillmore, presenting the bill, said the measure would remove thirsty, nonnative invasive plants that reduce flow and replace them with native species to help increase water delivered from Utah…
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