STATEUtah · May 30, 2026

Gov. Cox to Hold Great Salt Lake Roundtable

Gov. Spencer J. Cox will convene a roundtable with state, federal, and conservation leaders to discuss coordinated action for the Great Salt Lake.

The Bottom Line

The roundtable aims to build on existing efforts to restore and protect the Great Salt Lake, following a proposed $1 billion federal commitment.

Highlights

Gov. Spencer J. Cox will host a Great Salt Lake Roundtable with state, federal, philanthropic, scientific, business, and conservation leaders.
The roundtable will focus on the next phase of coordinated action and partnership for the Great Salt Lake.
The discussion builds on Utah’s ongoing Great Salt Lake efforts and follows President Trump’s proposed $1 billion federal commitment to Great Salt Lake restoration and protection.
Following the roundtable, Gov. Cox will participate in a service project at Farmington Bay, focusing on trail improvements and invasive weed removal with Department of Natural Resources staff and volunteers from the American Conservation Coalition.

Key Numbers

$1 billion federal commitment

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"Gov. Spencer J. Cox will convene state, federal, philanthropic, scientific, business and conservation leaders on Friday for a Great Salt Lake Roundtable focused on the next phase of coordinated action and partnership."
— Press
"The roundtable builds on Utah’s ongoing Great Salt Lake efforts and follows President Trump’s proposed $1 billion federal commitment to Great Salt Lake restoration and protection."
— Press
"Following the discussion, Gov. Cox will join Department of Natural Resources staff and volunteers from the American Conservation Coalition for a hands-on service project focused on trail improvements and invasive weed removal at Farmington Bay."
— Press