About the Trust

Many tools and solutions are needed to address the challenges facing Great Salt Lake due to low water levels and rising salinity in the lake. The Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust is just one of those solutions.

What is the purpose of the Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust?

RETAIN / ENHANCE WATER FLOWS

CONSERVE / PROTECT / RESTORE

  • Wetlands & habitats in Great Salt Lake’s surrounding ecosystem to benefit Great Salt Lake hydrology

  • Sustain Great Salt Lake & Wetlands

  • Improve water quality & quantity

ENGAGE / LEVERAGE FUNDING

  • Engage with agriculture, local landowners, local governments, tribal entities, & others

  • Attract or leverage other public or private funding

WATER DISTRIBUTION / MANAGEMENT

  • Improve water distribution (control structures, measurement, etc.)

  • Support water management & planning efforts

Otherwise fulfill the purposes of enhancing, preserving, or protecting Great Salt Lake.

*For more information on the arrangement between the grantor (State of Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands) and the grantees (Audubon and TNC), please visit the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands website.