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.

2024 REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE

The 2024 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.

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Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation and Visualization Project

The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation and Visualization Project blends scientific research with visual storytelling to raise awareness of critical issues surrounding Bear Lake's natural resources, land use, and human impact.

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Featured Projects

BEAR LAKE

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

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GREAT SALT LAKE

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

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COLORADO RIVER

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

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

June 11, 2025

Although the summer solstice is still a few weeks away, this week’s hot temperatures are unmistakably signaling the end of spring. As Utahns begin watering lawns and gardens, water managers in several Wasatch Front water districts are sounding the alarm a...

May 29, 2025

It has been a big week on the Utah energy and mining front. The U.S. Department of the Interior recently announced the permitting of the Velvet-Wood uranium and vanadium mine in San Juan County after a breathtakingly fast 11-day environmental review. Such...

May 22, 2025

Warm, dry, sunny weather is forecasted for the next 10 days, and that means wildfire is already a significant concern as we head into summer months.

2024 REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE ON UTAH'S LAND, WATER, & AIR

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Our goal is clear: to create a future where Utah is prosperous, vibrant, and resilient for generations to come.

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