US Magnesium’s application to extend its canals to reach the Great Salt Lake’s receding water has received a deluge of opposition from Utahns across the state. Now, one of the few state entities voicing support for the project has walked back its position.
When asked about his office’s initial position on US Magnesium’s canal project, a spokesperson for the governor referred The Tribune to PLPCO for comment.
He emphasized the importance of working with the lake’s many stakeholders — including extractive industries, brine shrimpers, agriculture and cities — to bring it to a level where it is sustainable for everyone. Tom Tripp, director of technical services for US Magnesium, declined to comment on the public comments opposing the dredging plan. But he noted that the company is only diverting about half of the water it is entitled to from the lake.A 2016 white paper
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