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Hendra Suherman noticed the Jordan River has been a little higher than usual lately.The angler, who regularly fishes for bass or catfish along the river, has seen the river when it's nearly dry. This year, there's increased water going to the Great Salt Lake from Utah Lake. It's thanks to a combination of donations and leases from a special trust created by Utah political leaders to secure water for the Great Salt Lake.'It’s really better for the fisherman,' laughed Suherman.
'Our combined efforts working together to save water, can result in releases to Great Salt Lake.'The water would have otherwise stayed in Utah Lake, Packard said, acting as a 'hedge' to store more in Deer Creek and Jordanelle reservoirs. Those sites are doing fine thanks to Utahns' conservation efforts.'We’re excited for the late season release to really benefit the Jordan River ecosystem and the Great Salt Lake. Normally the river is close to being dry.
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