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Issue: Water and the Great Salt Lake

August 21, 2026

Curtis Convenes Utah Leaders to Explore Bold Solutions for Great Salt Lake, Utah’s Water Future

Senator Curtis convened a group of experts—including state elected officials, water experts, researchers, conservation leaders, and members of Utah’s technology sector—for a roundtable discussion on bold, long-term solutions to strengthen Utah’s water supply and protect the Great Salt Lake. “A rich part of Utah’s heritage is our ingenuity and determination to solve societal challenges, particularly when it comes to water, and protecting the Great Salt Lake is no exception,” said Senator Curtis following the event. Continue Reading

July 15, 2026

Curtis Secures Committee Approval of Water Projects for Utah Amid Intense Drought

Senator also highlights need for support of the Great Salt Lake from all levels of government, philanthropic and private sectors WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT), member of the Environment and […]

May 15, 2026

Curtis, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Drinking Water Infrastructure During Extreme Heat

Senators Curtis and Rosen introduced legislation to help protect drinking water infrastructure when faced with extreme heat or cold. The bipartisan Protecting America’s Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act would make extreme temperatures, like extreme heat, an eligible condition for public water systems to apply for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Midsize and Large Drinking Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program. Continue Reading

January 27, 2026

CURTIS, CORTEZ MASTO WORK TO EXTEND WATER RECYCLING DROUGHT MITIGATION PROGRAM

Senators Curtis and Cortez Masto introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the Large-Scale Water Recycling Project Grant Program through 2032. Continue Reading

July 31, 2025

CURTIS, GALLEGO INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO SPUR WATER TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

Last week, Senators Curtis and Gallego introduced the bipartisan Water Infrastructure Modernization Act to increase the use of smart water technologies. The legislation provides $50 million in grant funding for community water systems to purchase and implement new water technologies, including those that can identify water loss, examine pipe integrity, detect leaks, prepare for severe weather, innovate water storage systems, and more. Continue Reading