Utah governor appoints new Great Salt Lake commissioner

By: Katie McKellar

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 533

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has picked a new leader tasked with helping save the shrinking Great Salt Lake.

Hannah Freeze, who most recently served as deputy of the state’s Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner, will replace former commissioner Brian Steed, who recently accepted a new job as Utah State University’s vice president of government and external relations.

“Hannah understands that protecting the Great Salt Lake requires cooperation from people across …

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