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Coverage dated October 15, 2026 to October 16, 2026

Study finds Utahns are willing to pay to help save the Great Salt Lake

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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A new study from Weber State University found many Utahns are willing to pay more each year to help restore and protect the Great Salt Lake. Researchers surveyed over 1,000 Utah residents and found they would be willing to contribute anywhere from $37 to $485 annually toward …

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  1. ABC 4 Utah

    Study finds Utahns are willing to pay to help save the Great Salt Lake (opens ABC 4 Utah)

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    SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A new study from Weber State University found many Utahns are willing to pay more each year to help restore and protect the Great Salt Lake. Researchers surveyed over 1,000 Utah residents and found they would be willing to contribute anywhere from $37 to $485 annually toward …

  2. Salt Lake Tribune

    Most Utahns are willing to pay higher taxes or water bills to help refill the Great Salt Lake. Here’s how much. (opens Salt Lake Tribune)

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    New research shows Utahns are willing to open their wallets to help the Great Salt Lake, how much they'd pay — and what would nudge that number higher.

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