Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water & Air

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We envision a Utah that values its shared resources to provide a high quality of life for its citizens. We guide policy by connecting decision-makers with high-quality research.

2023 REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE

The 2023 Report by the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute, presented to the Governor and Legislature, highlights key environmental challenges in Utah. It offers expert insights into land, water, and air issues, guiding informed policy decisions for the state's future.

Featured Projects

BEAR LAKE

We are working on the Bear Lake Comprehensive Management Plan to address key issues affecting Bear Lake.

LEARN MORE ABOUT BEAR LAKE

GREAT SALT LAKE

We are working with partners around the state to understand the lake and positively impact its future.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GREAT SALT LAKE

COLORADO RIVER

We are working with partners around the state to spread awareness of key issues regarding the river.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COLORADO RIVER

THIS WEEK IN UTAH'S LAND, WATER, AND AIR

September 18, 2024

We saw new water law in action in two important ways this week: First, the 2022 establishment of the Utah Watershed Enhancement Trust (plus additional water leasing legislation) will result in 10,000 more acre-feet of water flowing into Great Salt Lake th...

September 12, 2024

Now that we are officially reaching the end of summer, I am frequently asked how the Great Salt Lake has fared so far this year. The answer is a mixed bag. We are better than we have been in the prior few years but still well below historical averages.

September 5, 2024

Welcome to September! It has been another exiting week at the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air. We are pleased to announce we have entered a partnership with Rio Tinto Kennecott. The company has pledged $450,000 over three years to ...

2023 REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE ON UTAH'S LAND, WATER, & AIR

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More than half of the respondents are very concerned about drought/lack of water, poor air quality, and the drying of Great Salt Lake. View the full report or download the pdf version.

By understanding more of the nuances of Utah’s unique landscapes, geography, resources, and challenges, all of us can make wiser choices.

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