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March 19 at 11:30 a.m. | Room 305

In 2025 certain words and phrases have been banned by federal and state government institutions, posing a difficulty for discussing and finding solutions to environmental issues that affect distinct communities in specific ways. In this session, audience members will learn about evidence-based messaging strategies for freedom, justice, equality, and health as they pertain to environmental issues and practice developing messages using these strategies.

Powerful Statements for Freedom, Justice, Equality, and Health in Environmental Earned Media

March 19 at 4:15 p.m. | Room 321

Utah’s leaders made promises to restore the Great Salt Lake to a healthy level by 2034. Without solid policy solutions to bring water to the lake, the only option to avoid a future with communities impacted by toxic dust is through dedicated water rights. Is this an economically viable future?

Can Utah Buy Enough Water to Save Great Salt Lake, or Will Policy Solutions Be Required?

March 19 at 8:30 a.m. | Ballrooms

True resilience isn’t developed during a storm; it’s grown and cultivated in the in-between moments of daily life. The Resilience Hub Collaborative is made up of hundreds of community leaders transforming community-serving facilities into "third spaces" rooted in belonging and collective care. This keynote will explore the history, development, and best practices of Resilience Hubs across North America and explain how Hubs foster a culture of thriving— improving daily quality of life through shared resources, proactive relationship building, mutual aid, and deep social connection. It will move beyond conventional disaster planning and emergency response to demonstrate that by prioritizing daily community needs—from food security to cross-generational learning—Resilience Hubs can become the foundation of a new kind of sustainability: one that is built on the strength of community relationships and proactive community collaboration.

For Community, By Community, In Community: Resilience Hubs as the Foundation for Thriving

Thursday, March 19, 2026

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