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…
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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…
Utah Shares Dashboard on Virus in Wastewater
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…
Radon is on Utah’s Radar
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…
Utah Seeks to Curb Car Trips with Clear Air Challenge
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…
Utah Highlights Accomplishments in Annual Report
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…
Utah’s Matheson Takes to Twitter to Spread Positive Holiday Message
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…
Idaho and Utah Partner on Process Improvement under ECOS BPI Mentoring Program
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.…
Case Studies on State-Level Risk Communication of PFAS and HABs
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…
States Mark Earth Day with Celebrations and Outreach
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…
