Department of Environmental Quality

Category: Featured

  • Strategic Planning

    From the Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s inception in 1991, strategic planning has always been part of the management decision-making process. Annual planning retreats are held each spring by the individual divisions and by the department as a whole. Internal and external assessments are made; issues are identified; and goals, objectives, and strategies are developed…

  • State of the Environment

    The Department of Environmental Quality State of the Environment report highlights the many accomplishments and successes our agency has had throughout the previous year. Read our report to see each Division’s metrics, success stories, and quotes from partners.

  • Summer Air Quality Concerns

    As the warm temperatures arrive in Utah, so does summer ozone pollution. Unlike winter’s thick inversions, ozone is odorless and colorless, and can typically not be seen with the eye. Reducing emissions from a number of sources is critical in limiting the formation of ozone.

  • Monitoring Matters: How Air-Quality Monitoring Helps Utah’s Air

    Air monitoring is the beginning–and the end–of everything we do at the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to protect and improve Utah’s air.

  • Learn About & Check Utah Recreational Water Quality

    Before you head out to swim, boat, or fish, always check the current water conditions! We provide crucial, up-to-date information on potential concerns like Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and waterborne pathogens, along with important health advisories. Recreate responsibly and enjoy Utah’s beautiful waters with peace of mind.

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