"The solution to the water issue is greater conservation, particularly for agricultural irrigation," said Wurtsbaugh. The state has been promoting water conservation for urban and suburban areas, but this is only about 8 percent of water use. And while per person water use is down by 18 percent, those gains are offset by a growing population that is increasing overall water use.
The hardest work lies in convincing farmers to do more with less, as approximately 63 percent of the water usage goes to agriculture. Researchers and conservationists are also concerned about future plans for development along Bear River, the largest tributary flowing to the lake.
The loss of water in Great Salt Lake has led to more and larger dust storms in the area, while making it harder for companies to get the water they need for extracting salt and other minerals, a key piece of the local economy. Marinas and other water recreation operations are also struggling with the moving shoreline.
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