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Utah inland port pledges $7.5M to Great Salt Lake ‘buffer,’ seeks to improve water use (Deseret News)

July 17, 2026
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Utah plans to buy, preserve more land on the south side of the Great Salt Lake

July 17, 2026
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Utah inland port pledges $7.5M to Great Salt Lake ‘buffer,’ seeks to improve water use

July 17, 2026
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Utah Port Announces Great Salt Lake Partnership

July 16, 2026
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Utah Inland Port Authority announces $2.5M for Great Salt Lake conservation

July 15, 2026
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UIPA Announces Great Salt Lake Commitment with New Wetlands Funding, Natural Resources Partnerships

July 15, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Inland Port Authority announced Wednesday an additional $2.5 million investment to support Great Salt Lake shoreline preservation and wetland conservation, bringing UIPA’s conservation funding to $5 million this year and $7.5 million total. The announcement marks the next step in UIPA’s continued broader effort to support responsible growth by investing directly in natural resource

UIPA Board Gives First Review to Proposed Greater Washington Project Area

June 25, 2026
The Utah Inland Port Authority shared the initial proposal for the Greater Washington Project Area, a draft project area plan requested by Washington City to support strategic infrastructure investment, industrial growth and long-term economic diversification in one of Utah’s fastest-growing regions. The proposed project area is centered around the Sunrise Valley Industrial Park and planned industrial expansion areas in Washington

Utah Energy Spotlight: Highlighting innovative energy projects across the Beehive State

May 26, 2026
EVgo and Kroger Expand Fast Charging Partnership, Starting in Salt Lake City In February, the UIPA Clean Ports team braved a snowstorm to celebrate a significant milestone for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure: the opening of EVgo’s newest 12-stall, 350kW fast charging station at Smith’s (845 E 4500 S) in Salt Lake City. This site marks the first operational location in

UIPA Board Supports Beaver County Road Safety Study in Mineral Mountains Project Area

May 21, 2026
The Utah Inland Port Authority board approved a tax sharing agreement Thursday that will help Beaver County study whether a turning lane is needed at Geothermal Plant Road and SR-257 in the Mineral Mountains Project Area. The agreement allows Beaver County to use $10,000 in collected tax differential toward the $40,000 study. Fervo Energy will contribute the remaining $30,000. The

Rail Project to Reduce West Side Crossing Delays

May 21, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 21, 2026 MEDIA CONTACTS:Kaitlin FelstedCommunications Director, [email protected] Katie RollerVP, Public Affairs, Patriot Rail 904.200.2854 Rail Project to Reduce West Side Crossing Delays in Salt Lake City Relocating existing SLGW interchange and yard activity farther west will  improve mobility, safety and air quality for nearby neighborhoods SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Today, the Utah Inland Port Authority Board approved

UIPA Board Approves NWQ Funding for Public Safety, Wetland Conservation & Community Priorities

May 21, 2026
The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) Board approved funding recommendations on May 21 to direct Salt Lake City-generated project area differential from the Northwest Quadrant toward public safety, wetland conservation, transportation access and water assistance. The approved funding includes $2.5 million for public safety, supporting Salt Lake City’s efforts to increase police presence and improve response in the city’s growing

Preparing for the future: Ribbon cut on major Western Weber County wastewater project

May 01, 2026
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