A Healthy Great Salt Lake Means a Stronger Utah Economy
The Great Salt Lake is more than a beautiful landscape—it’s a powerful economic asset that supports billions of dollars in industry every year.
The Great Salt Lake by the Numbers
$2.5 Billion
Annual economic activity supported by industries tied to the Great Salt Lake.
9,000 Jobs
Utah jobs supported by lake-dependent sectors like mineral extraction, brine shrimp harvesting, and recreation.
40–50% of Global Supply
Portion of the world’s brine shrimp used in aquaculture produced by the Great Salt Lake.
20,000 Farmers & Ranchers
Agricultural producers in the Great Salt Lake Basin supported by the lake’s moderating influence on regional climate A healthy Great Salt Lake helps power key industries, support jobs, and strengthen Utah’s long-term economic stability.
Maintaining a healthy Great Salt Lake helps protect the environment, economy, and quality of life that Utah communities value.
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