Category: DEQ

  • Workgroups, Committees, and Councils

    This page provides links to workgroups and associations that DEQ sponsors or is associated with that focus on specific topics of environmental concern.

  • Performance Partnership Agreements (PPA): Strategic Planning

    Under the National Environmental Performance Partnership System, DEQ enters into an annual Performance Partnership Agreement (PPA) with EPA Region 8. The PPA details the joint strategic priorities, specific grant work plan commitments, and measures of success. The PPA serves as the workplan for the Performance Partnership Grant (PPG) which combines multiple environmental program grants into…

  • Planning Matrix (Division/Plan):
    Strategic Planning

    Planning is an essential management tool. Strategic planning has always been part of the management decision-making process at DEQ. Annual planning retreats are held each spring by the individual divisions and by the department as a whole. These retreats are all part of an annual planning process inherent in the department’s own management system, and…

  • 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…

  • Strategic Planning Environmental Service Delivery Plan

    Since 1991, the Environmental Service Delivery Plan (ESDP) has been developed annually by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) in cooperation with the State’s thirteen Local Health Departments (LHD). The purpose of the plan is to coordinate implementation of environmental programs in the state to maximize efficient use of State and local resources. The…

  • Records Request: Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA)

    Important This page is only for the Department of Environmental Quality. Visit the Division of Archives and Records Service to learn about filing a GRAMA request for other Utah agencies. The Department of Environmental Quality places a high priority on assisting the public when requesting to view our public files. The Government Records Access and…

  • Local Health Departments and District Engineers

    Assistance regarding drinking water, mercury, and other issues is available locally in Utah. There are 13 local health departments in the state, each of which has specialists that can help you with your specific issue. Furthermore, there are four DEQ regional engineers who can also provide assistance. Local Health Departments Box Elder, Cache, Rich Juab,…

  • What You Can Do

    Getting Started Ideas By Topic Air Quality Home Mercury Pollution Prevention at Work Radon Recycle The Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control has a fairly comprehensive selection of Recycling Information on its Website. Other sources of recycling information include: Water Speak Up Stay In Touch

  • What You Can Do For Business:
    Pollution Prevention (P2)

    Pollution Prevention (P2) means reducing or eliminating pollution at the source so that it never enters the environment in the first place.

  • What You Can Do At Home:
    Pollution Prevention (P2)

    Every action that we take impacts the environment, either helping or hurting it. DEQ is committed to helping you learn how to reduce your environmental footprint through Pollution Prevention, known as P2, practices.

  • Day 12 Commit to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint:
    Earth Day

    Calculate you carbon footprint again, this time including all the actions you took during the 12 Days of Earth Day.

  • Day 11 Sign Up for Blue Skies:
    Earth Day

    Help reduce emissions by signing up for Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Skies Program.

  • Day 10 Attend an Earth Day Event:
    Earth Day

    Here are some of the Earth Day activities around the state that you and your family can attend to Celebrate Earth Day!

  • Day 9 Conserve Water:
    Earth Day

    There are lots of ways you can conserve water both inside and outside your home.

  • Day 8 Buy Green Cleaning Products or Make Your Own:
    Earth Day

    Using green cleaning products can help protect your family’s health and the environment.

  • Day 7 Schedule Maintenance on Your Car or Tune Up Your Bike:
    Earth Day

    Regular car maintenance improves your car’s performance and reduces your emissions.

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