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Utah Settles with U.S. EPA on Gold King Mine Release

August 7, 2020

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…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: energy, legal trends

Materials From August 2020 All-Member Call: The Modern Workforce

August 6, 2020

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…

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: COVID-19, Telework

Utah Shares Dashboard on Virus in Wastewater

June 19, 2020

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Drinking Water Bureau has released a dashboard on SARS-CoV-2 prevalence in wastewater in the state. The dashboard shares results of a pilot study…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: public health, wastewater

Radon is on Utah’s Radar

November 14, 2019

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting submissions for its annual Radon Program Poster Contest. The contest, designed for children in grades 4-12, aims to raise awareness of…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: education, gas

Utah Seeks to Curb Car Trips with Clear Air Challenge

February 8, 2019

Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) staff are participating in the 10th anniversary of the Clear the Air Challenge, a month-long event in which Utah residents try to cut out…

Filed Under: Member Innovation, Member News

Utah Highlights Accomplishments in Annual Report

January 11, 2019

On January 2, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released its Annual State of the Environment Report, which offers a comprehensive overview of the agency’s 2018 activities and initiatives…

Filed Under: Member News

Utah’s Matheson Takes to Twitter to Spread Positive Holiday Message

December 21, 2018

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is sharing its spin on the classic tale ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, with DEQ Executive Director Alan Matheson Director delivering a holiday…

Filed Under: Member Innovation, Member News, Uncategorized

Idaho and Utah Partner on Process Improvement under ECOS BPI Mentoring Program

October 5, 2018

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) last week welcomed Utah Department of Environmental Quality Deputy Director Scott Baird to speak with staff about process improvement efforts underway in Utah.…

Filed Under: Member News

Case Studies on State-Level Risk Communication of PFAS and HABs

June 21, 2018

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and harmful algal blooms (HABs) are two priority contaminants that states struggle to communicate the risks of. Most state environmental and health agencies have oversight…

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: PFAS

States Mark Earth Day with Celebrations and Outreach

April 20, 2018

As April 22 approaches, states are marking Earth Day with cleanups, public education campaigns, and various festivities. Here’s just a sampling: The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management streamed a…

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: earth day

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