One company’s plan to deepen Utah Lake and use the dredged material to create islands, all in an effort to combat toxic algal blooms and invasive species, is ambitious.
But a bill that’s gaining traction in the Utah Legislature could require the project to go through several extra steps before it becomes a reality.
And while some lawmakers appear hesitant to endorse the project, Lake Restoration Solutions is facing mounting opposition from the public and a handful of local municipalities.