Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act

12/24/2024, 9:05 AM

Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act

This bill allows the Department of the Interior to use certain unexpended funds from the Central Utah Project Completion Act to conduct water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin.

Bill 118 hr 4094, also known as the Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a comprehensive stewardship program for the Great Salt Lake in Utah. The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere and is an important ecosystem for a variety of wildlife.

The bill aims to address the environmental challenges facing the Great Salt Lake, including water quality issues, habitat degradation, and declining water levels. It proposes the creation of a Great Salt Lake Stewardship Council, which would be responsible for developing and implementing a long-term stewardship plan for the lake.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for funding research and monitoring efforts to better understand the ecological health of the Great Salt Lake. It also calls for increased collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as stakeholders in the region, to ensure the long-term sustainability of the lake. Overall, the Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act seeks to protect and preserve the unique ecosystem of the Great Salt Lake for future generations. It represents a bipartisan effort to address the environmental challenges facing this important natural resource.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4094

Introduced on
2023-06-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/25/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate
To President

Purpose and Summary

Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act

This bill allows the Department of the Interior to use certain unexpended funds from the Central Utah Project Completion Act to conduct water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin.

Bill 118 hr 4094, also known as the Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a comprehensive stewardship program for the Great Salt Lake in Utah. The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere and is an important ecosystem for a variety of wildlife.

The bill aims to address the environmental challenges facing the Great Salt Lake, including water quality issues, habitat degradation, and declining water levels. It proposes the creation of a Great Salt Lake Stewardship Council, which would be responsible for developing and implementing a long-term stewardship plan for the lake.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for funding research and monitoring efforts to better understand the ecological health of the Great Salt Lake. It also calls for increased collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as stakeholders in the region, to ensure the long-term sustainability of the lake. Overall, the Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act seeks to protect and preserve the unique ecosystem of the Great Salt Lake for future generations. It represents a bipartisan effort to address the environmental challenges facing this important natural resource.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act to authorize expenditures for the conduct of certain water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Water Resources Development

Potential Impact
Lakes and rivers•
Utah•
Water use and supply

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Latest Summary9/19/2024

Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act

This bill allows the Department of the Interior to use certain unexpended funds from the Central Utah Project Completion Act to conduct water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin...


Latest Action12/23/2024
Presented to President.