Tim Glenn: Your grass will be the least of your worries unless something changes on both a personal and policy level.
Your grass will be the least of your worries unless something changes on both a personal and policy level.
What if the lake isn’t the only thing drying up, but also the equity in your home, your retirement and a viable future for your children? I recently overheard a colleague saying they couldn’t bring themselves to give up their lawn for “rocks.” Let’s set aside the fact that there are hundreds of native plants that can make your yard a wonderland. I can’t help but wonder if this person’s grass would be so cherished if they knew their $500,000 home would be worth $80,000 in 20 years. Because that’s what could happen if the Great Salt Lake disappears.
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