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…
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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.…
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…
Utah Reduces Mobile Emissions During Clean the Air Challenge
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) participated in the Salt Lake Chamber’s February Clear the Air Challenge, which aimed to educate residents about tools to cut tailpipe emissions. Competitors…
ECOS Member Spotlight: Alan Matheson
Two Minutes with Alan Matheson, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality How long have you been Executive Director of Utah Department of Environmental Quality. What’s your best…
Utah’s Web-based Reporting Database – Weblink
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Drinking Water (DDW) oversees the Safe Drinking Water Rules for over 1,000 public water systems. These systems serve a total population of…
Utah’s Local Health Department Governance Process
A vast, geographically diverse state, Utah encompasses an area just under 85,000 square miles. An estimated 80-85% of the population lives along a 120-mile-long strip abutting the Wasatch Mountains. The…
Utah Publishes Tips for Making Public Comments
To help the public better understand the information that is most useful to the agency, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality recently published tips for making public comments. They also…
