Clean Air, Land and Water
For a Healthy and Prosperous Utah

Air Quality Current Conditions

Ty Howard Named DEQ Deputy Director

DEQ Executive Director Kim Shelley announced today that she has appointed current Waste Management and Radiation Control (WMRC) director Ty Howard to be the deputy director of the Department.

Operations During COVID-19

To reduce the spread of COVID-19 and encourage the practice of social distancing to help “flatten the curve,” the scientists, engineers and staff of Utah’s Department of Environmental Quality are mostly working remotely. During this time, the department will conduct business as usual.

Utah DEQ Names Tim Davis Drinking Water Director

Utah Department of Environmental Quality Executive Director Kimberly Shelley has appointed Tim Davis as the director of Utah’s Division of Drinking Water. The appointment is effective Feb. 8, 2021.

Be a Part of the Solution: Join the Clear the Air Challenge

February is the annual Clear the Air Challenge — a month-long competition that gives you the chance to reduce your emissions by choosing alternative forms of transportation. Here’s why it matters, how it helps and how you can join.

Executive Director Message
2020 State of the Environment Report

At the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) our job is to improve the lives of all Utahns — from the Beehive State’s rural backbone to its heart along the Wasatch Front. The State of the Environment report is our annual opportunity to showcase some of DEQ’s many successes. In this report, you will learn …