Summary of Bill HR 4094
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 4094
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.