Last month, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (Utah DEQ) celebrated its 25th anniversary. In a blog article, Utah DEQ employees reminisced about the agency’s early days and remarked on…
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New Technologies Hold Promise for Predicting Algal Blooms in Utah
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) have been in the news a lot lately, from the massive scum lining the Florida coast to the blue-green mats that recently covered Utah Lake and…
Utah Lawnmower Exchange Reduces Emissions, Builds Goodwill with Public
A Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) lawn equipment discount and exchange held April 23 sold 944 discounted electric lawn mowers and 732 electric trimmers within minutes of online registration…
States Embrace Air Quality Awareness Week with Activities around Nation
State environmental agencies are marking federal Air Quality Awareness Week with a variety of forward-looking initiatives. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Air Quality Division will provide informative opportunities…
State Environmental Agencies Observe Earth Day in a Variety of Ways
State environmental agencies across the nation today are hosting events highlighting conservation and environmental issues in celebration of Earth Day. For example, Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection is hosting an…
Twenty States Request SCOTUS Stay of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
On February 22, 20 states – AL, AK, AZ, AR, ID, IA, KS, KY, MI, MS, MO, NE, ND, OH, OK, SC, TX, UT, WV and WY – filed a…
Utah DEQ Reaches Out to Public about Safety of Drinking Water
Utah DEQ Drinking Water Director Ken Bousfield wrote on the Utah DEQ blog to reassure Utah citizens about their water quality and lead-contamination prevention methods
