Governor’s $100M Air Quality Request A Good Investment
In 2017, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality and Gov. Gary Herbert announced a lofty goal to reduce annual emissions into Utah’s air by 25 percent by 2026. To make this plan a reality, Gov. Herbert’s 2019 budget provides $100 million to fund high-impact air quality projects.
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No Need to Panic! Steps You Can Take to Rid Your Home of Radon
One in three homes in Utah has elevated levels of radon, and that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Testing your home will give you piece of mind and empower you to fix the problem (It’s easier and less expensive than you may think).
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Utah Legislature 2019 Environmental Bill Tracker
The Department of Environmental Quality tracks of environmental legislation before the 2019 Utah State Legislature as a service to the public. Bills and substitutions/modifications are updated daily.
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Executive Director Message
2018 State of the Environment Report
Last week, DEQ released its annual State of the Environment Report. This end-of-year report provides a comprehensive look at agency activities and initiatives in 2018 that improved Utah’s environment and quality of life and created new economic opportunities.
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