In 2025, Governor Cox and other Utah leaders publicly promised to save the Great Salt Lake by the 2034 Winter Olympic Games. This is a noble pursuit – but have their words been matched with the action needed to achieve such a lofty goal?

The Governor’s “Great Salt Lake 2034 Charter” recognized the urgency of the crisis and acknowledged that low lake levels “imperil” Utah’s public health, environmental wellbeing, and economic stability. But the charter failed to provide any tangible policy commitments – or even policy recommendations.

Every promise made to the public should be matched by meaningful action and accountability. That’s why the people of Utah have come together to create our own charter – the People’s Great Salt Lake 2034 Charter – which provides a roadmap to saving the lake by 2034 and outlines specific actions that will put more water in the lake and keep it there.

Now, we’re asking elected officials to sign on and show that they’re serious about their promises to the Great Salt Lake and the people of Utah.

Tell your legislator: sign The People’s Great Salt Lake 2034 Charter and commit to the common-sense steps necessary to restore the Great Salt Lake to health.