Congressman Blake Moore Signs Great Salt Lake 2034 Charter

Congressman Blake Moore Signs Great Salt Lake 2034 Charter

FARMINGTON, UT - Congressman Blake Moore joined state leaders, researchers, philanthropists, and advocates for the Great Salt Lake to announce bold new steps to secure its future. The historic roundtable at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center provided an opportunity to outline past and current efforts, as well as a path forward.

Congressman Moore joined Governor Cox in signing the Great Salt Lake 2034 Charter, a landmark pledge to restore and protect the lake for future generations. The charter sets 2034-the year Utah will again host the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games-as the target for reaching healthier lake levels and showcasing Utah's pioneer spirit on a global stage.

"The Great Salt Lake is getting a much-needed $200 million boost and a streamlined focus to improve conditions. I was grateful to join Gov. Cox and other state leaders to sign the GSL2034 Charter, a public commitment to restore the Great Salt Lake for current and future Utahns," Congressman Moore said.

"Across the world, saline lakes are in decline," Gov. Cox said. "Utah will be the exception. This will be one of the greatest environmental success stories of our time, and we are going to write it together. The Great Salt Lake is our lake, our heritage, and our responsibility."

In addition to the signing, two major philanthropic announcements underscored the state's momentum:

• Great Salt Lake Rising, a coalition led by Josh Romney, committed $100 million to projects that will deliver water to the lake and improve habitat.
• Ducks Unlimited, the nation's leading wetlands and waterfowl conservation organization, pledged an additional $100 million to restoration and conservation efforts.

This commitment builds on substantial progress made in recent years, including a $50 million federal investment for water delivery and conservation in December 2024.

Event Signatories:

The Great Salt Lake 2034 Charter was signed by Gov. Cox; Speaker Mike Schultz; Senate President Stuart Adams; U.S. Congressman Blake Moore; Joel Ferry, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources; Gail Miller, Owner of Larry H. Miller Company; Greg Miller, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at Larry H. Miller Company; Scott Anderson, Non-Executive Chairman of Zions Bank; Derek Miller, President and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber; Brian Steed, Great Salt Lake Commissioner; Josh Romney, President of The Romney Group; Jeff McCreary, Director Of Operations at Ducks Unlimited; Lisa Eccles, President and COO of the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation; and other leaders across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Read the GSL2034 Charter here.

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