2019 Utah State Legislature Roundup
Thursday night marked the end of the 2019 Utah State Legislature. For more than six weeks, lawmakers have worked tirelessly in Salt Lake City setting the state’s budget and passing laws. Here is a recap of all the environment-related happenings.
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Gold King Mine
A large snowstorm knocked out power to a pump that was diverting water from the Gold King Mine into nearby treatment ponds. Contaminated water from the mine began to flow into Cement Creek on to the Animas River and is headed toward the San Juan River. The release is expected to reach the San Juan River on Monday.
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Petroleum Vapors at Intersection of Gentile and Angel
Layton City
DEQ investigators have narrowed down the source of gasoline odors in a Layton City neighborhood to petroleum products in the groundwater.
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Who You Gonna Call? Reporting Pollution to DEQ’s Spill Hotline
Utah residents play a vital role in reporting pollution. DEQ has a dedicated Environmental Incident Notification telephone number. This number is sometimes referred to as the “spill hotline.”
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Cut Pollution: Mow Electric
Starting Tuesday, residents in Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele and Utah counties will have an opportunity to cut harmful summertime air pollution by participating in the 2019 State of Utah Lawn Mower Exchange. This spring swap your old, dirty lawn mower for a clean electric one. Only $99 (plus tax) with an exchange.
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