The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has developed a Utah Public Water and Wastewater System Cybersecurity Plan to provide immediate response and investigation support for cyberattacks. The plan aims…
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Utah Commits to ‘Climate-Positive’ Olympics with Measures on Methane & More
Utah commits to hosting a ‘Climate-Positive’ Olympics by working to improve air quality and environmental health throughout the state.
Utah Waste Tire Program
The program is a recycling program for used truck and passenger vehicle tires. Five waste tire recyclers are currently operating in Utah, including two industrial kilns use waste tires as…
Utah Recycling & Solid Waste Facility Map
The interactive mapping tool allows users to find and locate various types of recycling and waste facilities, including composters, landfills, recycling centers, and other more specific collection facilities.
Utah Hosts Well-Attended PFAS Summit
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) last week hosted a one-day PFAS Summit, where 180 in-person attendees, and others virtually, gathered to learn more about the state’s efforts on…
ECOS Green Report: State Environmental Justice Highlights in 2023
This ECOS Green Report explores state efforts to advance Title VI and EJ in 2023, and highlights topics examined during ECOS EJ Workgroup meetings.
State Innovation Video 2023: Utah Charge Your Yard Initiative
Utah Publishes Interactive Recycling Map
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality has published a new online tool, the Utah Recycling and Solid Waste Facility Locator Map, to help the public locate recycling, solid waste, and…
Utah Settles with U.S. EPA on Gold King Mine Release
This week, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality and U.S. EPA announced a settlement agreement resolving the state’s legal claims associated with the Gold King Mine release, which occurred on…
Materials From August 2020 All-Member Call: The Modern Workforce
On August 5, ECOS convened its monthly all-members call to share long-term teleworking strategies and successes. Scott Baird of Utah DEQ and Elaine Boyd of Tennessee TDEC shared highlights and…
