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Several conservation groups seeking to protect the Great Salt Lake have filed a lawsuit against the State of Utah’s Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands.  The action, filed in Utah’s Third District Court, asks that the groups be given a fair hearing to dispute land leases given to the Great Salt Lake Minerals company for a major expansion of its operations.  The suit contends the Division has failed to uphold the public trust and manage the lake in the best interests of all the people of Utah.  So far, the Division has refused to recognize the groups as having a legitimate voice in representing the public.

The filing was noted in a recent Salt Lake Tribune story.  For those interested in the details, you can download the 66 page filing.