Adoption of the Great Salt Lake Distribution Management Plan

The Division of Water Rights has published notice of its intent to adopt the Great Salt Lake Distribution Management Plan on October 1, 2025. A copy of the draft Plan can be viewed by clicking here.

For additional information regarding the notice, click here.

Public Meeting to Discuss Draft Distribution Plan for Great Salt Lake

The Utah Division of Water Rights has set a public meeting to discuss a draft of the Great Salt Lake Distribution Management Plan. Information about the public meeting is included below.

In accordance with Chapter 73-33, Utah Code Annotated, the State Engineer has been directed to 'regulate the measurement, appropriation, apportionment, and distribution of water within the Great Salt Lake meander line' through the creation and adoption of a Distribution Management Plan for the Great Salt Lake The public is invited to attend a public meeting wherein a draft of the Great Salt Lake Distribution Management Plan will be presented and the public will have an opportunity to ask questions or provide comments. 

The meeting with be held at the Utah Department of Natural Resources building (1594 West North Temple, Salt Lake City) on July 31, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

Agenda: 

1. Introduction: Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. - State Engineer

2. Great Salt Lake Distribution Management Plan presentation: Blake Bingham, P.E. - Deputy State Engineer

3. Public Comments and Questions

For more information about the meeting, click here.

Public Meeting Regarding Great Salt Lake Distribution Management Plan

The Utah Division of Water Rights has set a meeting to discuss its direction under Utah Code section 73-3-33 to "regulate the measurement, appropriation, apportionment, and distribution of water within the Great Salt Lake meander line" through the creation and adoption of a Distribution Management Plan for the Great Salt Lake. The meeting information below is from the public notice provided by the Division.

Who:	Water Users, Stakeholders, and Interested Parties
When:	October 24, 2024, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:	Department of Natural Resources Office 1594 West North Temple St Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 (801) 538-7200
Online:	Remote participation and live stream broadcast of the public meeting will also be available on-line at the following links: Remote Participation: https://meet.google.com/nos-xckr-xei Live Stream: https://youtube.com/live/iAV5aBQjGGY
Purpose:	In accordance with Chapter 73-3-33, Utah Code Annotated, the State Engineer has been directed to "regulate the measurement, appropriation, apportionment, and distribution of water within the Great Salt Lake meander line" through the creation and adoption of a Distribution Management Plan for the Great Salt Lake The public is invited to attend a public meeting wherein the Great Salt Lake Distribution Management Plan process will be explained and the public will have an opportunity to ask questions or provide comments. Seating may be limited, consequently online/virtual participation is encouraged. Information from the meeting will be posted on the Utah Division of Water Rights website at http://waterrights.utah.gov as a resource for those who are unable to attend the meeting or require additional information. In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act, individuals needing special accommodations should notify Nick Stokes at (385) 321-9323 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting.
Agenda:	1. Introduction: Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. - State Engineer 2. Great Salt Lake Distribution Management Plan presentation: Blake Bingham, P.E. - Deputy State Engineer 3. Public Comments & Questions

Appointment of Great Salt Lake Commissioner

Governor Spencer Cox has appointed Brian Steed to serve as the first Great Salt Lake Commissioner. The Commissioner position was created by 2023 House Bill 491. The Commissioner is tasked with creating a strategic plan by the end of 2023 based on a “holistic approach that balances the diverse interests related to the health of the Great Salt Lake,” and includes provisions concerning the coordination of Great Salt Lake efforts, achieving a sustainable water supply, protecting human health and the ecosystem, economic development, water conservation, water and land use planning, and regional water sharing.

Mr. Steed has significant experience in water and natural resource issues. He previously served as executive director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources and is currently serving as executive director of the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air at Utah State University.

For more information on the appointment, click here.