2021
- September 14, 2021: Utah Students Challenged to Raise Awareness of Radon in Utah (143 KB)
- February 2, 2021: Utah DEQ Names Tim Davis Drinking Water Director (111 KB)
2020
- December 24, 2020: Gov.-elect Cox Names Kim Shelley as DEQ’s Executive Director (505 KB)
- October 27, 2020: Seasonal Wood Burning Restrictions Begin November 1 (365 KB)
- September 10, 2020: Utah’s Youngest Citizens Leading Radon Awareness Campaign With National Radon Poster Contest (121 KB)
- August 4, 2020: GottaGoUtah.Org Promotes Responsible Outdoor Bathroom Etiquette in Utah’s Public Lands (270 KB)
- July 10, 2020: Toxins from Harmful Algal Bloom Found in the N. Fork of the Virgin River in Zion National Park (287 KB)
- July 10, 2020: EPA Grants One-Time Funds to DEQ for 2020 Algal Bloom Monitoring (273 KB)
- July 1, 2020: Fireworks and Wildfires Impact Utah’s Air Quality (268 KB)
- June 11, 2020: Utah Scientists Using Sewage to Track Coronavirus (294 KB)
- June 3, 2020: NEWS RELEASE: DEQ, DNR Ask Water Recreators to Be Aware of Harmful Algal Blooms, Waterborne Pathogens This Summer (291 KB)
- June 1, 2020: MEDIA ADVISORY: DEQ, DNR Ask Water Recreators To Be Aware of Harmful Algal Blooms and Waterborne Pathogens This Summer (262 KB)
- May 27, 2020: Radon: Check Your Indoor Air, Make Yourself Aware (243 KB)
- May 4, 2020: Warmer Temps, Sunny Days Means the Start of Ozone Season (296 KB)
- April 1, 2020: Northern Utah’s Inversion Season Comes to a Close (271 KB)
- March 26, 2020: EPA Calls for Enforcement and Compliance Discretion During the COVID-19 Pandemic (277 KB)
- March 25, 2020: Water Treatment Officials Remind Residents to Only Flush Toilet Paper (275 KB)
- March 6, 2020: Drinking Water Protections Against COVID-19, State officials say there is no need to stock up on surplus bottled water due to Coronavirus (136 KB)
- January 21, 2020: DEQ Receives EPA Grant to Test for Lead in School Drinking Water (127 KB)
- January 9, 2020: January is Radon Action Month: DEQ to give away 100 free radon test kits (122 KB)
- January 6, 2020: DEQ Releases Annual Environmental Report for 2019 (282 KB)
2019
- December 17, 2019: Funding Available to Convert Wood Stoves to Gas or Electric in 2020 (119 KB)
- November 22, 2019: Boil Order Issued for South Duchesne Culinary Water after tests detected coliform bacteria (277 KB)
- November 1, 2019: DEQ Urges Use of UtahAir App as Burning Rules Go Into Effect (130 KB)
- September 30, 2019: DEQ Launches Grants to Salt Lake Residents for Wood Stove Conversions (779 KB)
- September 30, 2019: Utah’s Youngest Citizens Leading Radon Awareness Campaign With National Radon Poster Contest (307 KB)
- September 25, 2019: Electric Snow Blowers Help Cut Pollution: The Uinta Basin Snow Blower Exchange is Saturday, Oct. 26! (129 KB)
- September 18, 2019: Governor Appoints Scott Baird as Executive Director of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality
- September 11, 2019: DEQ Offers $4.9 Million in Grants to Businesses, Non-profits, and Government Entities for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (299 KB)
- August 27, 2019: Funding Available to Convert Wood Stoves to Gas or Electric (292 KB)
- August 19, 2019: Cities, Schools & Agencies Get VW Settlement to Replace Old Diesel Vehicles (335 KB)
- August 15, 2019: Boil Order Issued for Soldier Hollow Complex (119 KB)
- July 3, 2019: Fireworks and Wildfires Impact Utah’s Air Quality (266 KB)
- July 3, 2019: Fuegos Artificiales e Incendios Afectan la Calidad de Aire de Utah (270 KB)
- June 19, 2019: Governor Appoints Scott Baird Interim Director of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (123 KB)
- May 31, 2019: Check Daily Air Quality Forecast to Plan Ahead & Protect Health (573 KB)
- May 20, 2019: DEQ Opens New Technical Support Center (118 KB)
- April 25, 2019: Cut Pollution: Mow Electric The popular State of Utah Lawn Equipment Exchange is Saturday, April 27! (297 KB)
- April 17, 2019: Radon Takes Center Stage at DEQ-Hosted Conference (491 KB)
- April 1, 2019: State Makes Decisions for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Projects Funded Through Volkswagen Settlement Monies (141 KB)
- March 27 (Attorney General Media Release) Gold King Lawsuit Against Mining Companies and EPA Contractor to Proceed for Environmental Cleanup and Damages (98 KB)
- March 16, 2019: (EPA Press Release) Gold King Mine – Interim Water Treatment Plant in Gladstone, Colorado is fully operational
- March 4, 2019: The popular State of Utah Lawn Mower Exchange is back! (310 KB)
- March 4, 2019: Former DEQ Scientist Appointed to Head Waste Management & Radiation Control (277 KB)
- March 1, 2019: DEQ Investigators Isolate Source of Layton Petroleum Vapors (290 KB)
- February 27, 2019: Source of Layton Vapor Still Unknown (310 KB)
- January 7, 2019: Governor Herbert Declares January National Radon Month – Utah Environmental Quality Offering 100 Free Radon Kits (30 KB)
- January 2, 2019: State of the Environment Report Spotlights DEQ Values in Action (300 KB)
2018
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2018:
- December 18, 2018: Update to Utah Mercury Fish Consumption Advisory List (185 KB)
- November 15, 2018: Lake Powell Coring Study to Shed Light on Metals in Lake Sediments (291 KB)
- November 1, 2018: DEQ Urges Use of UtahAir App as Burning Rules Go Into Effect (296 KB)
- September 24, 2018: Utah’s Youngest Citizens Leading Radon Awareness Campaign With National Radon Poster Contest (103 KB)
- September 7, 2018: Pineview Reservoir Removed from Warning List (Weber Morgan Health Department Media Release) (114 KB)
- August 28, 2018: Algae-related Toxin Detected in Jordan River (51 KB)
- August 22, 2018: Lindon Marina Closed Due to Harmful Algal Bloom (118 KB)
- August 8, 2018: Utah Lake Under WARNING Due to Harmful Algal Bloom (147.9 KB)
- July 2, 2018: Fireworks and Wildfires Impact Utah’s Air Quality (274.8 KB)
- June 29, 2018: Lincoln Beach/Marina at Utah Lake Closed Due to Harmful Algal Bloom (335 KB)
- June 25, 2018: Algal Bloom Spreads in Utah Lake (117 KB)
- June 21, 2018: Harmful Algal Blooms detected in Rockport Reservoir
- June 19, 2018: State Announces Plan to Purchase Clean Vehicles, Expand Electrical Charging Equipment With Volkswagen Settlement Funds (319 KB)
- June 12, 2018: Algal Bloom Detected in Provo Bay (40.8 KB)
- June 5, 2018: DEQ Media Availability, Harmful Algal Blooms (278.6 KB)
- May 1, 2018: DEQ Continues To Clamp Down On Ozone, But Needs Your Help (289 KB)
- April 23, 2018: Updates to Utah Mercury Fish Consumption Advisory List, New Waterways (156 KB)
- March 22, 2018: DEQ Unveils Website Design (306 KB)
- January 8, 2018: January Is Radon Action Month (311.8 KB)
- January 5, 2018: DEQ Releases Annual Environmental Report for 2017 (104 KB)
2017
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2017:
- November 1, 2017: DEQ Urges Use of UtahAir App as Burning Rules Go Into Effect: Penalties Increase for First Violation (294.6 KB)
- October 31, 2017: Volkswagen Settlement Will Reduce Emissions, Improve Utah Air Quality (297.8 KB)
- October 2, 2017: Utah’s Youngest Citizens Leading Radon Awareness Campaign With National Radon Poster Contest (282.5 KB)
- August 29, 2017: Utah Lake Remains under Advisory Due to Algae and E. coli (178.4 KB)
- July 21, 2017: Algae-related Toxin Detected in Jordan River (101.92)
- July 12, 2017: Algal Bloom Spread throughout Utah Lake (340.1 KB)
- June 30, 2017: Utah Lake Algal Bloom Spreading North (564.1 KB)
- June 29, 2017: Fireworks and Wildfires Impact Utah’s Air Quality (93.9 KB)
- June 20, 2017: DEQ Appoints New Water Quality Director (276.3 KB)
- June 13, 2017: DEQ to Host Recycling Event Saturday (290 KB)
- June 05, 2017: Air Board to Consider Rules on Industrial Coating Activities (102.9 KB)
- May 01, 2017: Check Daily Air Quality Forecast to Plan Ahead and Protect Health (103 KB)
- April 17, 2017: Dale Pierson Honored with Prestigious Sudweeks Award (100 KB)
- March 30, 2017: Public Comment Sought for Sediment Release from Tibble Fork Dam (105.7 KB)
- March 27, 2017: DEQ Scientists and Others Present Air Quality Research at All-day Conference (97.5 KB)
- March 21, 2017: DEQ’s Diligence in Seeking Reimbursement for Gold King Spill Pays Off (287.1 KB)
- March 03, 2017: Public Comment Sought on Solvent Rule Aimed at Scrubbing Utah’s Air (95 KB)
- February 08, 2017: Grants Awarded to Expand Electric Vehicle Use in Utah (218.7 KB)
- January 30, 2017: DEQ & NOAA to Provide Tours of Twin Otter (93.7 KB)
- January 20, 2017: DEQ Appoints New Drinking Water Director (94 KB)
- January 17, 2017: Air Monitoring Above Ground to Take Flight This Winter DAQ and Partners Will Examine Winter Pollution aboard a Twin Otter (101.4 KB)
- January 13, 2017: Save a Life: Test For Radon Gov. Herbert Declares Radon Action Week (91 KB)
- January 13, 2017: Radon Action Week Declaration (491.5 KB)
- January 12, 2017: Updates to Utah Mercury Fish Consumption Advisory List New Waterways (828 KB)
- January 05, 2017: DEQ Releases Annual Environmental Report for 2016 State of the Environment Report Spotlights Agency Successes (105 KB)
2016
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2016:
- December 6, 2016: DEQ Awarded Over $6M in Air Quality Grants
- November 9, 2016: DEQ Announces Utah’s 2017 Radon Contest Winners (91.21 KB)
- October 31, 2016: Air Quality Grants Available for Clean Fuel Vehicles and Equipment (58.44 KB)
- October 28, 2016: DEQ Urges Use of UtahAir App as Burning Rules Go Into Effect Seasonal wood burning restrictions begin November 1 (99.95 KB)
- October 24, 2016: New DEQ District Engineer for Northeastern Utah (93.04 KB)
- September 30 2016: Utah’s Youngest Citizens Leading Radon Awareness Campaign With National Radon Poster Contest (92.85 KB)
- September 29, 2016: Temporary Advisory Issued at Lindon Marina Due to E.coli., The public is cautioned not to swim, wade or ingest water at the north side of Utah Lake’s Lindon Marina
- September 28, 2016: Notice of Violation Issued for Sediment Release from Tibble Fork Dam, DEQ Cites Water Conservancy District for Numerous Water-Quality Violations (100.03 KB)
- September 19, 2016: Utah DEQ Premiers Three Quirky PSAs Aimed at Protecting Utahns The “Ask DEQ, not Phil” series builds on a 25-year legacy of protecting Utahns (231.44 KB)
- September 2, 2016: Price River Water Users Advised to Seek Other Sources Lab tests confirm high levels of toxins (282.61 KB)
- September 2, 2016: DEQ Appeals EPA’s Regional Haze Decision (274.48 KB)
- August 31, 2016: Potential Health Risks Force closure of Scofield Reservoir due to Algal Bloom (391.48 KB)
- August 26, 2016: DEQ Water Samples Show Metals Contamination in American Fork River Public Cautioned to Avoid Sediments (2.05 MB)
- August 24, 2016: Water Quality Board Awards DEQ $1 Million for Utah Lake Study Funding will help agency determine causes, identify solutions for lake’s frequent algal blooms (98.10 KB)
- August 2, 2016: Utah Lake Advisory Changed to “CAUTION” Utah Lake now open for swimming and other water activities (42.33 KB)
- July 28, 2016: Utah Lake Reopens After Toxin Results Show Downward Trend Public warning issued for swimming, water skiing, or any contact with water (378.22 KB)
- July 22, 2016: Jordan River and Related Canals Test Results Show Low Levels of Toxins. Irrigation warning lifted; Utah Lake remains closed (2.63 MB)
- July 19, 2016: Utah County Section of Jordan River Closed Due to Harmful Algae (374.86 KB)
- July 18, 2016: Municipalities Warn Against Cross Connecting Between Culinary and Secondary Water Systems Due to Harmful Algae (272.96 KB)
- July 17, 2016: Don’t Use Water from Utah Lake, Jordan River, or Related Canals Harmful cyanobacteria are currently present in the water and can cause severe illnesses (2.63 MB)
- July 15/2016: Potential Health Risks Force Closure of Utah Lake from Harmful Algal Bloom Lab tests confirms a high probability of health risks (352.96 KB)
- July 14/2016: Algal Bloom Detected in Utah Lake Public Warned to Stay Out of Provo Marina (313.44 KB)
- July 12/2016: DEQ Study Observes Highest Levels of Formaldehyde in Bountiful Low Risk to Health; Follow-up study sought to investigate possible sources (145.92 KB)
- June 29, 2016: Fireworks and Wildfires Impact Utah’s Summer Air Quality (95.84 KB)
- June 13, 2016: DEQ Invites Public Comment on Draft Water Quality Report Data Shows 47 Percent of Utah Streams Don’t Meet Standards (98.10 KB)
- May 03, 2016: Warmer Temps Mean the Look Out for Summer Ozone Pollution (106.12 KB)
- April 11, 2016: DEQ to Host Electric Lawn Equipment Discount and Exchange Event/Pre-pay registration required on April 13 (96.77 KB)
- April 06, 2016: Radon Takes Center Stage at DEQ-Hosted Conference (89.99 KB)
- March 24, 2016: Gold King Mine Spring Runoff (334.69 KB)
- February 12, 2016: EPA’s Data Indicate Post-Spill Metals Contamination in San Juan River (334.6)
- February 02, 2016: DEQ and University Researchers Unveil Preliminary Findings of Winter Inversion Study (113.1 KB)
- February 01, 2016: Public Invited to Utah Clean Power Plan Stakeholder Kickoff Meeting (94.7 KB)
- January 26, 2016: Grants Awarded to Reduce Emissions from School Buses and Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles and Equipment in Utah (85.5 KB)
- January 25, 2016: DEQ and University Researchers Launch Air Toxics Study (100 KB)
- January 11, 2016: Governor Herbert Recognizes Utah’s High Radon Risk–Declares January “Radon Action Month” (359.8 KB)
- January 06, 2016: DEQ Partners with Universities to Examine Air Emissions from Starting Vehicles “Cold” (102.2 KB)
- January 05, 2016: DEQ Releases Annual Environmental Report for 2015 (99.1 KB)
2015
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2015:
- November 05, 2015: DEQ Announces Utah’s 2016 Radon Contest Winners (33.44 KB)
- November 04, 2015: Air Quality Grants Available for Heavy-Duty Diesel Equipment and School Buses (228.06 KB)
- October 29, 2015: DEQ Urges Use of UtahAir App as Burning Rules Go Into Effect (321 KB)
- October 26, 2015: Sam Rushforth Honored with Prestigious Sudweeks Award (92 KB)
- September 28, 2015: EPA awards $500.00 to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (268.38 KB)
- September 09, 2015: Utah’s Youngest Citizens Leading Radon Awareness Campaign (96.68 KB)
- September 08, 2015: DEQ Settles Dispute over Technical Issues on Tesoro Permit (102.94 KB)
- August 19, 2015: State Agencies to Focus on Long Term Impacts of Mine Plume Now that the Highest Levels of Concentraitons have Passed Through the San Juan River (195.65 KB)
- August 13, 2015: State of Utah Lifts Advisories for Utah Crop Irrigation and Livestock Watering (373 KB)
- August 13, 2015: Utah Agencies Continue Monitoring Impacts of Colorado Mine Spill Latest Water Samples Show No Immediate Impacts to Utahns (310.13 KB)
- August 12, 2015: Utah Agencies Join Forces to Protect Utahns from Colorado Mine Plume (185.16 KB)
- August 10, 2015: DEQ and Universities Collaborate on GSL Ozone Study (64.86 KB)
- July 14, 2015: Environmental Quality and UCAIR to Host ‘Clear the Air Fair’ Thursday (128.73 KB)
- June 15, 2015: DEQ and Universities Collaborate on GSL Ozone Study (183.34 KB)
- June 03, 2015: DEQ Applauds Ruling Upholding EPA Decision on Uinta Ozone (98.11 KB)
- May 18, 2015: DEQ Unveils Its Campus Bike Fix-It Station Public Opening (403.41 KB)
- May 06, 2015: Water Quality Board to Tour Woods Cross Drinking Water Plant (307.42 KB)
- May 04, 2015: DEQ Hosts Public Information Meetings for Depleted Uranium Disposal (97.51 KB)
- May 01, 2015: DEQ’s Air Division Begins Summer Ozone Pollution Monitoring (105.24 KB)
- April 23, 2015: Governor’s Head of Environmental Quality to Step Down (135.71 KB)
- April 22, 2015: Utah Department of Environmental Quality to Host Electric Lawn Mower Discount and Exchange Event (314.34 KB)
- April 16, 2015: DEQ Statement on EnergySolutions’ Request to Delay Public Comment on Depleted Uranium Disposal Plan (310.98 KB)
- 04/13, 2015: DEQ Seeks Public Input for Proposed Depleted Uranium Disposal (99.22 KB)
- February 02, 2015: Is Wood a Sole Source of Heat? Register Now (311.88 KB)
- January 28, 2015: DEQ Awards Grants to Reduce Emissions (314.66 KB)
- January 16, 2015: Grants and Loans Award to Expand Electric Vehicles in Utah (314.45 KB)
- January 01, 2015: DEQ Welcomes Public Comments on Seasonal Wood Burn Ban (99.20 KB)
2014
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2014:
- December 29, 2014: DEQ Releases Annual Environmental Report for 2014 (100.86 KB)
- December 19, 2014: EPA Declares Utah Meets annual Winter Particulate Standards (94.32 KB)
- December 19, 2014: Air Quality Grants Available for Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Non-Road Equipment (96.38 KB)
- October 30, 2014: DAQ Urges Use of Utah Air App as Burning Rules Go Into Effect (100.87 KB)
- October 22, 2014: DRC Announces Utah’s 2015 Radon Contest Winners (98.89 KB)
- October 09, 2014: Utah Lake Test Results Confirm Presence of Toxin (317.20 KB)
- September 30, 2014: Updates to Utah Mercury Fish Consumption Advisory List (165.72 KB)
- September 25, 2014: Gov. Herbert opens three investigations into Stericycle (127.38 KB)
- August 20, 2014: Scott Baird Appointed Legislative and Government Affairs Director (314.95 KB)
- August 11, 2014: Grants and Loans Available for Clean Fuel Projects (327.95 KB)
- August 01, 2014: Cash Awards Offered For Winning Radon Posters (308.64 KB)
- July 02, 2014: Fireworks and Wildfires Impact Utah’s Summer Air Quality (94.83 KB)
- May 28, 2014: Willard Bay Mitigation Projects Selected (317.97 KB)
- May 28, 2014: Jack Barnett Honored with Prestigious Sudweeks Award (395.73 KB)
- May 27, 2014: DEQ Invites Business and Industrial Wood Burners to Workshop on Proposed New Rule (31.35 KB)
- May 14, 2014: U.S. EPA Awarded DEQ for Superfund Reuse Developments (38.35 KB)
- May 02, 2014: DAQ Begins Summer Ozone Pollution Monitoring (333.59 KB)
- 04/30, 2014: Water Quality Board Seeks Public Comment on Phosphorous Pollution Rule (137.72 KB)
- April 08, 2014: DEQ Employees Celebrate Earth Day at Work and Home During the “12 Days of Earth Day” (320.26 KB)
- March 07/14 Drinking Water Director Recognized as a ‘Friend of Rural Water’ (164.39 KB)
- March 04, 2014: Utah Concludes Winter Inversion Season, Residents Proactively Engaged (27.61 KB)
- February 04, 2014: Willard Bay Diesel Spill Settlement Finalized, Water Quality Projects Sought (32.50 KB)
- February 03, 2014: Utah Division of Water Quality Head Honored for Public Service (309.32 KB)
- January 25, 2014: State Environmental Director Applauds Clean Air Activists (24.79 KB)
- January 17, 2014: DEQ Releases Annual Environmental Report for 2013 (132.91 KB)
- January 09, 2014: Phillips 66 pays State $2 million in Petroleum Fund Claims (312.01 KB)
2013
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2013:
- December 20, 2013: Water Quality Issues Ground Water Permit to Red Leaf (134.79 KB)
- December 17, 2013: Utah Seeking Settlement with Chevron Over Willard Bay Diesel Fuel Spill (107.29 KB)
- December 13, 2013: DEQ’s Lawyer Named “Attorney of the Year” (243.65 KB)
- December 13, 2013: Utah Student Wins Radon Contest, $1,000 (38.64 KB)
- November 21, 2013: Grants and Loans Available for Clean Fuel Projects (31.10 KB)
- November 12, 2013: Salt Lake City Public Safety Building Receives Pollution Prevention Award (26.51 KB)
- November 07, 2013: Public Invited to Open House on DU Disposal (207.10 KB)
- November 07, 2013: DRC Announces Utah’s 2014 Radon Contest Winner (188.55 KB)
- November 04, 2013: Air Quality Conditions Come with a New, Free App (27.14 KB)
- November 01, 2013: DAQ Launches New Alert System for Wood Burning Restrictions (31.30 KB)
- October 23, 2013: Radon Poster Contest Opens for Online Voting (486.83 KB)
- October 22, 2013: New Online Environmental Permitting Tool Launched for Utah Businesses (442.28 KB)
- October 18, 2013: Lead Poisoning Prevention Services Available to Utah Families (130.91 KB)
- September 12, 2013: Making Environmental Spill Information More Accessible to the Public
- August 29, 2013: Updates to Utah Mercury Fish Consumption Advisory List (39.51 KB)
- July 31, 2013: Water Director Receives National Award (342.71 KB)
- July 31, 2013: Cash Awards Offered for Winning Radon Posters (28.08 KB)
- July 08, 2013: Exercise Outdoors, Stay Safe with Tips from Doctors and Air Quality Experts (257.73 KB)
- July 05, 2013: Doctors and Air Experts Offer Ways to be Healthy During Summer Ozone Days (102.34 KB)
- July 02, 2013: Fireworks and Wildfires Impact Air and Health (381.68 KB)
- June 14, 2013: Top Three Winners of DEQ’s Ozone YouTube Contest Goes To… (16.30 KB)
- June 11, 2013: DEQ Director to Testify in Congress on How EPA’s Plan for Stricter Ozone Standard Impacts the West (505.29 KB)
- May 22, 2013: Diesel Spill Won’t Impact Fishing This Holiday Weekend Sampling Shows Willard Bay Fish Safe to Eat (420.69 KB)
- May 15, 2013: 45 Day Public Comment Begins May 15th Jordan Valley Draft Permit Ready for Public Review (527.17 KB)
- May 09, 2013: Governor Recognizes Air Director for Leadership (12.40 KB)
- May 03, 2013: DEQ Wants You to Participate in Ozone Video Contest (12.91 KB)
- April 12, 2013: Chevron Cited for Diesel Pipeline Spill (13.18 KB)
- April 09, 2013: Drain Captures Groundwater Seeping Into Willard Bay (13.72 KB)
- March 26, 2013: Initial Willard Bay Water Samples Show No Threat To Human Health Or Environment (410.15 KB)
- March 20, 2013: Grants and Loans Awarded to Expand Natural Gas in Utah (414.91 KB)
- March 12, 2013: Public Invited to Comment on Kennecott’s Proposed Ground Water Discharge Permit (428.26 KB)
- March 11, 2013: Updated Statewide Air Emissions Available to Public (16.70 KB)
- February 15, 2013: 2011-2012 Ozone Study Findings Released, More Work to Be Done (450.67 KB)
- January 14, 2013: Taking Capital Steps to Radon Action (330.22 KB)
- January 02, 2013: Radon, the Silent Killer—Governor Herbert Declares January “Radon Action Month” (22.73 KB)
2012
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2012:
- December 21, 2012: Red Butte Creek Chevron Oil Spill—Final Closure (444.10 KB)
- December 20, 2012: DEQ Highlights Achievements in 2012 (393.68 KB)
- December 18, 2012: DEQ Seeks Qualified Public to Serve on a Regulatory Board (274.73 KB)
- December 13, 2012: Chevron Pays State $1.8 Million in Petroleum Fund Claims (13.20 KB)
- December 04, 2012: Utah Seeks $1.5 million in Unlawful Insurance Claims from BP Amoco (430.34 KB)
- November 08, 2012: Red Butte Creek Oil Spill Final Closure Document (15.07 KB)
- November 07, 2012: Congratulations to the State’s 2013 Radon Poster Contest Winners (74.48 KB)
- November 01, 2012: Restrictions on Wood-Burning Begin Today (27.31 KB)
- October 31, 2012: Funding Available for Clean Fuel Projects (12.97 KB)
- October 25, 2012: Quail Creek Reservoir and a Portion of Lake Powell Added to Mercury Fish Advisory List (23.71 KB)
- October 23, 2012: DEQ Top Chief Amanda Smith Named Lawyer of the Year Award (12.93 KB)
- September 27, 2012: Public Comment Begins on State Air Plan (15.26 KB)
- September 20, 2012: Final Water Tests Show No Oil in Mill Creek (13.34 KB)
- September 06, 2012: Water Test Shows No Trace of Oil in Creek from Refinery Explosion (26.83 KB)
- August 29, 2012: Appeal’s Judge Affirms Water Quality Decision on Oil Sands Permit (27.54 KB)
- August 22, 2012: Salt Lake County Attorney to Head DEQ Legal Team (13.43 KB)
- August 01, 2012: Children Use Artwork to Educate Families About Dangers of Radon (16.18 KB)
- July 17, 2012: HollyFrontier Submits Plans to Reduce Air Emissions Through U-CAIR (14.43 KB)
- July 12, 2012: Health Risk Study of Red Butte Oil Spill for Public Review/Testing shows Red Butte water quality is similar to other urban creeks (34.63 KB)
- July 05, 2012: Industry and Public Invited to Help Form New Air Rules (34.78 KB)
- June 26, 2012: Ogden City Honored with Prestigious Sudweeks Award (14.71 KB)
- June 21, 2012: Jordan River Trail Clean-up and Community Celebration (19.47 KB)
- June 13, 2012: Summer’s Here—and So is the Ozone (162.47 KB)
- May 30, 2012: Governor to Announce Idle Reduction Policy for State Fleet (234.55 KB)
- May 25, 2012: Businesses Honored for Environmental Achievements (13.95 KB)
- May 15, 2012: Warm Spring Kick Starts Ozone Season (13.60 KB)
- May 14, 2012: DEQ Invites Public to Listen to Tar Sands Appeal (13.82 KB)
- May 02, 2012: Utah Meets Ozone Standard, EPA Reports (15.67 KB)
- May 02, 2012: Radiation Control Board Seeks Applicants (13.25 KB)
- April 16, 2012: The Fight against In-door Radon Gains Momentum in Utah (13.78 KB)
- March 22, 2012: Public Comment on Tesoro Refinery Extended (13.61 KB)
- March 15, 2012: Grants and Loans Awarded to Expand Natural Gas in Utah (19.69 KB)
- March 12, 2012: Air Data Shows Emissions Widespread, Not One Source (18.14 KB)
- March 07, 2012: Utah Building Energy Efficiency Strategies and Utah Home Performance Named 2012 ENERGY STAR Partners of the Year (314.59 KB)
- February 13, 2012: Governor’s Annual Energy Development Summit (32.58 KB)
- February 08, 2012: Chevron Penalty Money to Fund Water Project (13.70 KB) – Red Butte Creek Mitigation Projects Selected (13.70 KB)
- February 02, 2012: Utah and Partners Kickoff Uintah Basin Winter Ozone Study (18.44 KB)
- January 30, 2012: Department of Energy Acting Undersecretary Dr. Arun Majumdar to Deliver Keynote Address at the Governor’s Energy Development Summit (36.52 KB)
- January 24, 2012: Capitol Steps to Radon Action (14.19 KB)
- January 19, 2012: Donna Kemp Spangler Appointed Communications Director (13.46 KB)
- January 09, 2012: Smith Honored for Governor’s Science and Technology Medal (13.04 KB)
- January 04, 2012: Utah Home Performance Hits Milestone with 1,000 Efficiency Retrofits (29.41 KB)
- January 03, 2012: Governor Takes Action on Radon (22.23 KB)
- January 03, 2012: Governor Herbert Declares January 3rd-9th as “Radon Action Week” (22.23 KB)
- January 03, 2012: Study on Low-Oxygen Risks to Jordan River for Public Review (14.85 KB)
2011
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2011:
- December 12, 2011: DEQ Seeks Further Study of “SempraSafe” Plan (26.31 KB)
- December 19, 2011: 2012 National Radon Action Month (24.81 KB)
- December 28, 2011: DEQ Turned 20; Improved Efficiencies in 2011 (24.09 KB)
- November 01, 2011: Wood-Burning Restrictions Go into Effect (13.14 KB)
- November 07, 2011: 2012 Radon Poster Contest Winners Announced (58.25 KB)
- November 14, 2011: Red Butte Creek Water Settlement Finalized (23.66 KB)
- October 06, 2011: Utah Joins ‘Get Out West!’ Push (22.65 KB)
- October 12, 2011: Join 80 Students in World Water Monitoring Day (62.46 KB)
- October 12, 2011: Grants and Loans Now Available for Clean Fuels in Utah (13.64 KB)
- October 20, 2011: Rebate Program for Solar and Wind Energy Systems Expanded (35.99 KB)
- August 03, 2011: Utah Children Raise Awareness Through Radon Poster Contest (29.99 KB)
- August 22, 2011: Cash Rebates Offered for Solar and Wind Energy Systems (37.20 KB)
- August 23, 2011: New Waterways and Species Added to Utah Mercury Fish Consumption Advisory List (30.05 KB)
- August 29, 2011: Cash Rebates Offered for Energy-Efficiency Upgrades (36.09 KB)
- July 26, 2011: Water Quality Seeks Input by Way of Survey (13.98 KB)
- July 13, 2011: LeBaron Selected Deputy Director of Air Quality (22.65 KB)
- June 01, 2011: DAQ Switches to Tracking Summer Ozone (16.13 KB)
- June 27, 2011: Division of Air Quality Issues Kennecott Expansion Permit (29.19 KB)
- May 18, 2011: Bird Appointed Air Director; Deputy Director for Air Sought (16.65 KB)
- May 26, 2011: Agencies Begin Monitoring Popular Waters for E. coli (25.93 KB)
- May 31, 2011: DEQ Invites Public to Participate in Air Quality Plan Meetings (28.57 KB)
- April 12, 2011: Utah Building Partnership Wins Energy Star Award (80.98 KB)
- April 14, 2011: GOED Energy Director to Head State’s New Energy Office (25.67 KB)
- March 17, 2011: Grants and Loans Awarded to Expand Natural Gas in Utah (27.22 KB)
- February 24, 2011: DEQ Cites EnergySolutions for Unacceptable Waste Shipments (16.22 KB)
- January 26, 2011: DEQ Issues Violations for Unacceptable Waste Shipments (16.16 KB)
- January 26, 2011: DEQ’s Web Redesign Includes New Look for Air Quality (14.18 KB)
2010
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2010:
- December 28, 2010: Utah Report on the Environment 2010: DEQ Meets Challenges and Improves Efficiencies, Report Shows (21.31 KB)
- December 28, 2010: Utah Environmental Report (1.31 MB)
- December 27, 2010: Radon, the Silent Killer: Governor Herbert Declares January “Radon Action Month” (24.91 KB)
- December 13, 2010: Uinta Basin’s Air, Topic of Open Meeting With Governor (31.27 KB)
- December 07, 2010: Water Tests Confirm No Threat to Red Butte Creek From Second Chevron Spill (28.58 KB)
- November 30, 2010: 60-day Public Comment Begins Jordan Valley Draft Permit Ready for Public Review (16.33 KB)
- November 22, 2010: Apply Now to Convert Diesel Delivery Trucks to Natural Gas (16.19 KB)
- November 02, 2010: 2011 Radon Poster Contest Winners Announced (82.52 KB)
- November 01, 2010: Wood-Burning Restrictions Go Into Effect (13.24 KB)
- October 07, 2010: Children’s Health Fair in Salt Lake City, Sat., October 9 (24.88 KB)
- October 14, 2010: Drop Off Unused Drugs at the Senior Expo (16.39 KB)
- September 01, 2010: Radon Tee: World Trek 2010 Travels to Utah to Raise Radon Awareness (26.76 KB)
- September 23, 2010: Group Recognized for Pollution Prevention (13.66 KB)
- September 27, 2010: Data Shows A 3 Year Decline in Ozone (17.93 KB) | Summary (30.66 KB)
- August 02, 2010: Utah Children Raise Awareness through Radon Poster Contest (24.02 KB)
- August 24, 2010: Bear River/Cutler Reservoir Advisory Chair Honored (23.33 KB)
- June 10, 2010: Agencies Team Up to Monitor Popular Waters for E. coli (27.52 KB)
- June 15, 2010: Oil Spill Samples: First Water Quality Tests Show No Immediate Threat (24.53 KB)
- June 21, 2010: New Director Appointed to Head Radiation Control (25.58 KB)
- June 22, 2010: Water Tests Indicate Some Threat to Aquatic Life; Spill Contained Largely in Red Butte Creek (23.84 KB)
- June 24, 2010: Senate Confirms Radiation Control Board Members (28.88 KB)
- May 25, 2010: Summer Signals Start of Ozone Alerts (26.62 KB)
- April 05, 2010: DOE Drums of Depleted Uranium Meet Legal Limits (25.12 KB)
- April 06, 2010: Governor Herbert Launches the Utah Clean Diesel Trucking Initiative (24.64 KB)
- April 08, 2010: Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet: Drive-up Drop-off Unused Drugs at Spots throughout Utah (26.75 KB)
- April 21, 2010: New Director Appointed to Head Solid and Hazardous Waste (13.00 KB)
- March 03, 2010: Radiation Control Board Seeks Applicants (24.96 KB)
- March 18, 2010: DEQ and Agriculture Team Up to Clean Air (28.87 KB)
- February 25, 2010: DEQ Uses a Statistical Analysis to Test Depleted Uranium (30.85 KB)
- January 06, 2010: Radon: Test, Fix, and Save a Life (65.16 KB)
2009
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2009. They are contained in a single archival document (73.79 KB).
- December 23, 2009: Updated Report Notes Progress Made to Air, Land and Water
- December 01, 2009: EPA Honors Retiring Deputy Director for Environmental Leadership
- December 01, 2009: Superfund Manager to Head DEQ’s Environmental Response and Remediation
- November 25, 2009: New District Engineer for Southwest Utah
- November 18, 2009: Water Quality Crews Testing Provo River
- November 12, 2009: Depleted Uranium Public Comment Period Canceled
- November 12, 2009: Three State Radon Poster Contest Winners Announced
- October 29, 2009: Choose Clean Air Switches to Winter Pollution Alerts | Historic Summary
- October 26, 2009: Environmental Response Director Named Deputy Director of DEQ
- September 17, 2009: Groups Recognized for Pollution Prevention
- September 08, 2009: Utah Students Encouraged to Enter National Radon Poster Contest
- September 03, 2009: Drop Off Unused Medications During the U’s Health Fair
- June 25, 2009: Water Quality Board Allocates $4 Million in Stimulus for Nine Water Projects
- June 10, 2009: PowerForward Campaign Begins: Energy Conservation Can Help Keep Costs Down
- May 19, 2009: Summer Signals Start of Ozone Alerts
- April 01, 2009: USU Associate Dean Honored for Water Quality Work
- April 06, 2009: Water Quality Board OKs Stimulus Money for Sewer Projects
- April 16, 2009: Drop Off Unused Drugs at Smith’s for Safe, Proper Disposal
- April 22, 2009: For Some Utah Businesses, Earth Day is “Business as Usual”
- April 23, 2009: DEQ Scientist Honored for Work in Underground Tanks
- April 27, 2009: Utah Communities Get Stimulus Money for Drinking Water
- March 05, 2009: Air Quality Inspector to Head Air Monitoring Center
- February 26, 2009: Water Quality to Host Tour for Heber Valley Residents Interested in Wastewater Discharges from New Jordanelle Facility
- January 05, 2009: Governor Huntsman Declares January “Radon Action Month”
2008
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2008. They are contained in a single archival document (73.53 KB).
- December 30, 2008: Utah Report on the Environment
2008 – Milestones Made to Air, Land and Water - December 29, 2008: Finance Director to head DEQ’s Support Services
- December 15, 2008: Murray and St. George Schools kick off Bus Retrofit Projects
- November 10, 2008: Environmental Director Rick Sprott to Retire
- November 03, 2008: Three State Radon Poster Contest Winners Announced
- October 30, 2008: Choose Clean Air ‘Red Light Green Light’ Program begins Saturday
- September 24, 2008: Drinking Water Director Given Distinguished Service Award
- September 24, 2008: Utah Students Invited to Enter 2009 National Radon Poster Contest
- September 23, 2008: Utah Supports Regional Cap-and-Trade Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
- September 03, 2008: New Workgroup Focuses on Carbon Capture Regs
- August 18, 2008: Final Chance to Comment on Water Quality Changes
- July 31, 2008: Schools Eligible for Funds to Retrofit Busses
- July 02, 2008: Neighborhood Fireworks Contribute to Poor Air Quality
- June 19, 2008: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal Announced Friday
- June 10, 2008: State of Utah’s Request for a Hearing and Petition for Leave to Intervene (Italian Waste)
- May 29, 2008: Governor Huntsman Tours Perry Weigh Station
- May 22, 2008: Convert Your Vehicle to Compressed Natural Gas – SAFELY
- May 15, 2008: States, Provinces Taking Action to Curb Climate Change
- May 15, 2008: Input sought on Selenium Standard for Great Salt Lake
- May 13, 2008: Northwest Interstate Compact decision on the Italian Waste
- April 23, 2008: Governor Huntsman Blocks Italian Waste
- April 17, 2008: Court Asked to Approve Kennecott Cleanup Agreement
- March 31, 2008: Two State Geologists Honored for Water Quality Work
- March 12, 2008: Utah Prepared to Meet Tougher Federal Ozone Rules
- February 15, 2008: Utahns Given Opportunity to Comment on Nevada Power Plant
- January 15, 2008: Utah Government and Firms Address Climate Change
2007
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2007. They are contained in a single archival document (1.72 MB).
- December 31, 2007: Events in January to Recognize National Radon Action Month
- November 15, 2007: Kids Choice Awards: State Radon Poster Contest
- October 29, 2007: Winter Wood Burning Season upon Us “Red Light Green Light” Program Already in Action
- October 02, 2007: Fish Advisory Issued for Channel Catfish, Expanded for Carp in Utah Lake
- September 28, 2007: Utah Students Invited to Enter National Radon Poster Contest
- September 26, 2007: Groups Recognized for Pollution Prevention
- September 25, 2007: Fires Impact Air Quality This Summer
- September 12, 2007: Governors Call on Auto Industry to Work Toward Clean Cars
- September 12, 2007: Governors Letter to Call on Auto Industry to Work Toward Clean Cars
- August 22, 2007: Western Climate Initiative Members Set Regional Target to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- August 22, 2007: Utah to Set its Own Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal
- August 14, 2007: Home is the Best Spot to Watch Key Bank Implode
- July 17, 2007: Neighborhood Fireworks Contribute to Poor Air Quality
- July 10, 2007: Residents near Fires should Limit Outdoor Activity
- July 09, 2007: Agreement Reached on Kennecott Groundwater Cleanup
- June 20, 2007: It’s Official: Sprott New Director at DEQ
- June 06, 2007: Heying Appointed Air Quality Director
- June 04, 2007: PowerForward Kickoff—Utahns Urged to Conserve Energy
- May 17, 2007: Governor Appoints New Energy Advisor, DEQ Director
- May 17, 2007: Ozone Season Begins Early with Call for Action
- May 08, 2007: Utah Joins Thirty State Effort to Address Climate Change
- May 03, 2007: May 6-12 is Water Week First Water Week Draws Flood of Events
- April 23, 2007: Fish Advisories issued for Six Waterways across the State
- April 19, 2007: UDAF’s Hopkin Receives Water Quality Award
- April 10, 2007: New District Engineer for Cedar City Area
- April 02, 2007: Celebrate Earth Day: Get the Mercury Out
- March 23, 2007: Foam in Green River Could be Naturally Caused
- March 01, 2007: Winter Air Program Ends with Record Reds
- February 13, 2007: New Air Quality Forecasts Go Live
- February 12, 2007: Bousfield Named Drinking Water Director
- January 08, 2007: Governor To Hold Public Hearings on Divine Strake
2006
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2006. They are contained in a single archival document (45.96 KB).
- December 28, 2006: Utah Water Quality Board Revises Settlement with Ritewood Egg
- November 13, 2006: Drinking Water Director leaves DEQ for Private Sector
- October 31, 2006: Red Light-Green Light” Begins Wednesday [Nov. 1]
- September 20, 2006: Duck Advisories Revised
- May 26, 2006: Governor Urges Utahns to PowerForward and Conserve Energy
- May 15, 2006: Fish Advisory issued for Carp in Utah Lake
- April 21, 2006: Summer ‘Red-Light Green-Light’ Ozone Season Kicks off Saturday April 29 with Choose Clean Air 5k Walk/Run in Sandy
- March 31, 2006: Get the Mercury Out: Free Disposal Offered at Selected Sites
- February 28, 2006: Air Quality Wood-Burn Season Ends
2005
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2005. They are contained in a single archival document (116.02 KB).
- December 28, 2005: Clean up Completed on Remaining Portland Cement Sites
- December 19, 2005: Proper Mercury Disposal Prevents Costly Cleanups and Exposure
- November 10, 2005: Fish Advisory Issued for Green River in Desolation Canyon
- November 05, 2005: DEQ Hosts Annual Lead Conference
- November 01, 2005: DEQ Manager Recognized for Tailings Removal
- October 31, 2005: “Red Light-Green Light” Begins Tuesday
- October 18, 2005: New Public Information Officer Named
- October 05, 2005: Clean Utah Welcomes Hexcel Corporation
- September 15, 2005: PowerForward Program Ends Its Fifth Season
- September 12, 2005: Utah Attains Air Quality Health Standards: Final Plans Submitted
- August 22, 2005: Health Officials Issue Fish Advisories For Two Southern Utah Waters
- August 05, 2005: DEQ Signs Agreement With EPA to Study Agricultural Emissions
- July 01, 2005: DEQ Issues Smoke Health Advisory
- June 14, 2005: Grant Money Available to Help Communities Assess Contaminated Sites
- June 03, 2005: PowerForward Begins Fifth Season Energy Conservation Initiative Now Under the Direction of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality
- May 31, 2005: DEQ Introduces New Color Code System for Ozone
- May 23, 2005: Health Advisory for Malad River Lifted
- May 19, 2005: Water Health Advisory in Farr West Lifted
- May 16, 2005: Water Health Advisory in Tremonton Lifted
- May 13, 2005: Autoliv Selected for Environmental Recognition
- May 12, 2005: Raw Sewage Discharging into Ditch then Weber River
- May 12, 2005: Sewage Discharging to Salt Creek Update
- May 11, 2005: Chemical Releases to Utah’s Air and Water Continue to Decrease
- May 11, 2005: Raw Sewage Discharging into Malad River
- May 11, 2005: Raw Sewage Discharging into Ditch then Salt Creek
- May 04, 2005: Health Advisory for Malad River Lifted
- May 02, 2005: Raw Sewage Discharge into Malad River Ceases
- April 28, 2005: Raw Sewage Discharging into Malad River
- April 08, 2005: State Water Quality Director Appointed
- April 06, 2005: Utah Supports DOE Decision to Move Moab Tailings Pile
- March 17, 2005: Clean Utah Accepts First Four Companies Into Program
- March 15, 2005: Air Quality Wood-Burn Season Ends
- March 02, 2005: DEQ, Sandy City to Host Choose Clean Air 5K Walk/Run
- March 01, 2005: “Red Light—Green Light” Air Quality Program Extended Two Weeks
- January 18, 2005: Drinking Water Board Sends Emergency Funds to Gunlock and St. George
- January 18, 2005: Update on Untreated Sewage Entering Santa Clara and Virgin Rivers: Health Advisory Still in Effect
2004
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2004. They are contained in a single archival document (122.17 KB).
- December 16, 2004: Utah Celebrates 30 Years of Safe Drinking Water
- December 08, 2004: Utah Small Businesses Recognized for Reducing Air Pollution
- October 29, 2004: “Red Light—Green Light” Air Quality Program Begins Monday
- October 28, 2004: Oxy Fuel No Longer Required in Utah County
- October 27, 2004: Health Officials Issue Fish Advisory for Silver Creek
- October 12, 2004: Water Quality Board Approves Use Of Gray Water
- October 05, 2004: Utah DEQ and EPA Offer Free Petroleum Brownfields Workshop
- October 04, 2004: DEQ Water Quality Scientist Receives EPA Environmental Achievement Award
- September 07, 2004: Utah Launches New Pollution Prevention Program
- August 31, 2004: Trustee Approves Groundwater Cleanup Plan
- August 10, 2004: State Negotiates Settlement for Damages to Groundwater in Mapleton Area
- July 18, 2004: DEQ Issues Call to Action to Help Fight Summertime Air Pollution
- July 02, 2004: Small Business Panel Seeks Nominations for Air Quality Recognition Program
- June 29, 2004: Everyone’s at Risk From Ozone Pollution
- June 24, 2004: State Drinking Water Manager Announces Retirement
- June 17, 2004: Trustee Opens Public Comment Period on Revised Groundwater Cleanup Plan
- May 28, 2004: Wasatch Front Enters Summer Ozone Season
- May 17, 2004: Free Environmental Management Systems Training Available
- May 13, 2004: Acting Water Quality Director Named
- May 10, 2004: Water Quality Manager Receives Service Award
- May 10, 2004: State Water Quality Director to Leave Post
- April 13, 2004: Division of Air Quality Names New Branch Manager
- March 23, 2004: Water Quality Director Nominated as Engineer of the Year
- March 16 , 2004: Trustee Forms Stakeholder Forum for Southwest Jordan Valley Groundwater Cleanup Project
- March 15, 2004: Division of Drinking Water Receives Award of Excellence
- March 12, 2004: Division of Air Quality Manager Announces Retirement
- March 12, 2004: Air Quality Wood-Burn Season Ends
- February 26, 2004: “Red Light – Green Light” Air Quality Program Extended Two Weeks
- February 02, 2004: DEQ Names New Radiation Control Manager
- January 23, 2004: Logan’s Air Not the Worst in the Nation
- January 16, 2004: Pollution Level in Cache County Continues to Climb
- January 16, 2004: Air Quality Update
2003
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2003. They are contained in a single archival document (86.85 KB).
- December 30, 2003: DEQ IT Director Appointed
- December 12, 2003: Utah Moves Another Step Closer to Cleaner Air, Governor Walker Signs First State-approved Regional Haze Pla
- November 03, 2003: DEQ Division Director Appointed
- October 30, 2003: “Red Light – Green Light” Air Quality Program Begins Saturday
- October 28, 2003: Public Comment Period Extended for Southwest Jordan Valley Ground Water Cleanup Project
- September 24, 2003: DEQ Issues Smoke Health Advisory
- September 02, 2003: Public Comment Sought for South Valley Ground Water Cleanup Project
- July 22, 2003: Acting Director Named for DEQ Division of Radiation Control
- July 21, 2003: Ozone Levels Increasing
- July 14, 2003: New DEQ Deputy Director Named
- June 30, 2003: Utah’s Regional Haze Plan Ready for Review
- June 26, 2003: Chemical Releases to Environment on Downward Trend
- June 20, 2003: DEQ Employee Named Utah “Manager of the Year”
- June 13, 2003: Utah Celebrates 50 Years of Clean Water
- May 30, 2003: Summer Ozone Season Begins Sunday
- May 29, 2003: Utah Proposes Changes in Water Quality Standards
- May 27, 2003: Water Quality Manager to Leave Post
- April 29, 2003: DEQ Division Director Appointed
- April 25, 2003: DEQ Deputy Director to Retire
- April 17, 2003: Earthquake May Have Impacted drinking Water Source
- March 28, 2003: Water Quality of Ashley Creek Improving
- March 27, 2003: Water Quality Manager Announces Retirement
- February 28, 2003: Air Quality Wood-Burn Season Ends
- January 17, 2003: Air Sample Results Indicate Fuel As Possible Source of Odor
- January 13, 2003: Storm Water Permitting System Now Online
- January 06, 2003: DEQ Division Director Retires; Acting Director Named
2002
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2002. They are contained in a single archival document (80.63 KB).
- December 19, 2002: Utah Well Prepared to Comply With New Federal Animal Waste Rules
- November 22, 2002: DEQ Supports Health Department Air Quality Proposal
- November 08, 2002: “Clean Air Utah” Website Receives Recognition
- October 17, 2002: Utahns to Participate in National Water Monitoring Day
- October 11, 2002: Students Discover Health of Provo River
- October 03, 2002: Utah Celebrates 30 Years of Clean Water
- September 30, 2002: Summer Ozone Season Ends
- September 16, 2002: Utah Celebrates National Pollution Prevention Week
- August 29, 2002: DEQ to Provide Environmental Information in Real Time
- August 22, 2002: 44% of Chemical Weapons Safely Destroyed
- August 07, 2002: Utah DEQ Manager Receives National Recognition for Improving the Environment and Public Health
- July 19, 2002: Public Health Advisory: Drought Causing Low Flows, Less Dilution in Streams and Rivers
- July 05, 2002: Ozone Levels on the Rise
- June 19, 2002: DEQ Launches New “Choose Clean Air” Program and Website
- May 31, 2002: Wasatch Front Enters Summer Ozone Season
- May 21, 2002: Fish Advisory Issued for American Fork Creek
- May 03, 2002: Division of Air Quality Refutes American Lung Association’s State of the Air Report
- April 17, 2002: Summit County Rancher Receives Water Quality Award
- February 28, 2002: Air Quality Wood-Burn Season Ends Today
- January 14, 2002: Department of Environmental Quality Changes Business Hours During Olympics
2001
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2001. They are contained in a single archival document (60.02 KB).
- October 31, 2001: “Red Light—Green Light” Air Quality Program Begins November 1
- September 06, 2001: Open House on Silver Creek Water Quality Study
- August 29, 2001: Jordan River Health Advisory Lifted
- August 24, 2001: Jordan River Health Advisory Still in Effect
- August 22, 2001: Raw Sewage Spilling Into Jordan River
- July 09, 2001: Envirocare Receives Approval to Dispose of Higher Classes of Low-Level Radioactive Waste
- June 14, 2001: Grand Opening Ceremony and Tour of the New Ashley Valley Water Reclamation Facility (Wastewater Treatment Plant)
- May 31, 2001: Division of Air Quality Asks Wasatch Front Residents to Reduce Summertime Smog “Spare the Air” Campaign Begins June 1
- May 11, 2001: Public Comment Sought on Envirocare’s License Application to Accept Containerized Class A Waste in Existing Cell
- April 18, 2001: DEQ Urges Utahns to Safeguard Public Health and the Environment: Take Household Hazardous Waste to Community Collection Center
- April 09, 2001: Division of Air Quality Issues Notice to Wasatch Energy Systems for Violating its Permit
- March 28, 2001: Utah Toxic Release Inventory Reports Increase in Chemical Releases to Environment in 1999
- February 28, 2001: “Red Light, Green Light” Air Quality Program Ends Today
- January 03, 2001: Public Comment Sought on Envirocare’s License Application to Accept Containerized Class A, B and C Low-Level Radioactive Waste
2000
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news releases in 2000. They are contained in a single archival document (75.77 KB).
- December 14, 2000: Public Comment Sought on Envirocare’s Land Ownership Exemption Request
- December 12, 2000 DEQ Appoints Director of Air Quality Division
- November 24, 2000: Envirocare Completes Major Step in Class B and C Low-Level Radioactive Waste Licensing Process
- October 31, 2000: DEQ’s “Red Light—Green Light” Program Begins Wednesday Air Quality Program Curtails Wood Burning During Winter Inversions
- October 02, 2000: Wildfire Smoke Major Cause of High Air Pollution During Summer
- September 22, 2000: Private Well Owners in Milford Are Encouraged to Test Drinking Water for Bacteria
- September 06, 2000: DEQ Names Acting Director of the Air Quality Division
- August 10, 2000: Additional Public Hearing on Impacts of High-Level Nuclear Waste Storage in Utah Scheduled for August 21
- July 28, 2000: Southwestern Jordan Valley Ground Water Plumes Proposed Clean-up Plan
- July 25, 2000: Gov. Leavitt to Speak at Public Hearing on Impacts of High-Level Nuclear Waste Storage in Utah
- July 18, 2000: Director of Air Quality Division Announces Resignation
- July 03, 2000: Correction to News Release: “5 Utah Companies Receive Award for Reducing Air Pollution”
- June 29, 2000: 5 Utah Companies Receive Award for Reducing Air Pollution
- June 26, 2000: Public Comment Sought on Options for Reducing SO2 Emissions in the West
- June 20, 2000: Statement Concerning NRC Hearing and High Level Nuclear Waste Storage in Skull Valley, Utah
- June 15, 2000: Public Invited to Make Comments on Storage of High-Level Nuclear Waste in Skull Valley
- June 15, 2000: Nuclear Regulatory Commission to Conduct Hearing on Proposed Nuclear Waste Storage Facility
- May 31, 2000: Wasatch Front Residents Are Encouraged to Help Reduce Summer Smog
- May 18, 2000: Public Meeting to Discuss Legacy Parkway Air Quality Permit Scheduled for May 23
- May 17, 2000: Department of Environmental Quality Appoints New Public Information Officer
- May 03, 2000: Envirocare Facility Meets Siting Criteria
- May 01, 2000: Radiation Board Meets in Ticaboo
- February 29, 2000: Winter Pollution Season Ends Without a Single Bad Day
- February 23, 2000: More Information Available on Chemicals in Our Environment
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