Great Salt Lake

Utah's Great Salt Lake is in urgent danger. Severe drought conditions and long-term water diversion have pushed the lake to historically low levels. If this trend continues, we face not only the loss of a vital ecosystem—but lasting damage to air quality, wildlife habitat, and the health of communities across Utah.

This is more than a water issue. It is an ecosystem emergency.

The Great Salt Lake supports:

• Millions of migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway 
• Critical mineral and economic activity in the region 
• Air quality protection for nearby communities 
• A fragile desert ecosystem found nowhere else on Earth 

When the lake shrinks, the impacts grow.

Drought and reduced inflows are accelerating the lake’s decline. Without immediate action, we risk:

• Collapse of wildlife habitats 
• Increased toxic dust exposure from exposed lakebed 
• Long-term ecological damage that may be irreversible 

We still have a window to act—but it is closing.

Your contribution can support ongoing conservation and restoration efforts aimed at protecting the Great Salt Lake and the ecosystems that depend on it.

Even a small monthly contribution can help fund meaningful, on-the-ground impact.

Talo Offsets provides a way to support these efforts through coordinated conservation and sustainability initiatives focused on preserving the lake for future generations.