Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water & Air

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Bear Lake

Bear Lake Science Symposium

September 6 | 2-4 pm
Sunrise Event Center in Garden City, Utah

You are invited to attend the Bear Lake Science Symposium happening Friday, September 6 at the Sunrise Event Center in Garden City from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. The purpose of the symposium is to learn about the research findings and outcomes from the Bear Lake Grants awarded in 2023 to teams of USU researchers and graduate students to study various aspects about Bear Lake

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COMMUNICATION.
PARTNERSHIPS.

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.

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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

July 18, 2024

While I love the summer, I have to admit that all this hot and dry weather is kind of getting me down. It turns out that I am not alone. Heat has physical and psychological effects. It increases irritability, makes concentration harder, and can affect the...

July 11, 2024

To start with the obvious, IT IS HOT OUT THERE! Heat warnings extend across Utah and throughout the west. These warnings will seemingly stay in effect at least through the end of the week. The city of Las Vegas, Nevada hit a record that I’m pretty sure no...

July 3, 2024

Speaking of fireworks, the U.S. Supreme Court ended their term this past week with a bang, through multiple rulings that will have large implications for Utah.

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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