As one of the driest and fastest-growing states in the nation, conserving and preserving our water resources is critical to our future.  The Utah House of Representatives is committed to protecting Utah’s water through legislation that strengthens conservation, improves transparency, and modernizes water management. 

We have taken a broad, strategic approach to pass measures that address drinking water systems, water leasing, dedicated water rights, and emerging demands on water resources. We’ve also made record investments in our state’s water resources and infrastructure. Together, these efforts reflect a commitment to ensuring Utah’s water policies align with our goal to protect and enhance Utah’s water supply for generations to come. 

The House has also made preserving the Great Salt Lake a top priority. The Great Salt Lake directly impacts our state’s environment, economy, and quality of life.  

Through landmark legislation and targeted funding, we created tools to voluntarily lease agricultural water for the lake, expanded ongoing funding to support lake health, and advanced partnerships to bring additional state and federal resources to the Great Salt Lake. In the past four years, we’ve allocated over $300 Million to lake specific projects, fostered key collaborations, and cultivated historic water donations. The House recognizes this work is not over, we are dedicated to building upon the strategic framework we’ve established in previous sessions to expand long-term solutions.