As construction crews worked to erect another massive warehouse, a small herd of antelope grazed nearby. A coalition of environmental groups are pushing Salt Lake City to move quickly
SALT LAKE CITY — As construction crews worked to erect another massive warehouse, a small herd of antelope grazed nearby.
Seed's group, along with Friends of Great Salt Lake, the Audubon Society and local duck clubs approached Mayor Erin Mendenhall's administration for help to make it happen. "The water quality of the lake benefits from protecting the lands surrounding the lake," Mayor Mendenhall said in a recent interview with FOX 13 News about the idea."And the benefits to the ecosystem immediately and in the long term, not only for the lake, but the people who live around it."
Laura Briefer, Salt Lake City's director of public utilities, said the Shoreline Heritage Area would be "Even if people don’t care about birds, I’m sure they care about the air that they’re breathing," she said."By protecting the south shore of Great Salt Lake, we can ensure better air quality." The Great Salt Lake hit its historic low last year, alarming city and state leaders. Salt Lake City has called for its residents to cut water use. This year, the city will also impose a"drought surcharge" on its highest water users to prod more conservation.
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