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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.
The 2025 Report by the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute, presented to the Governor and Legislature, highlights a collection of data and research to provide context to key issues and concerns regarding Utah’s natural resources that affect current and future quality of life, industry, and security.
A collection of data visualizations and metrics give a snapshot of Utah's land, water, air, and energy resources.
This week we wanted to share some staff highlights from our various outdoor adventures in 2025. Getting outside is always a good way to spend time with family and friends, be inspired, and find renewed energy. Here is a list of our favorites found in Utah...
I write this week from the Colorado River Water User’s Association annual meetings in Las Vegas, Nevada. As we have discussed previously, the seven states that rely on the Colorado River are pushing dangerously close to the 2026 deadline to reevaluate how...
This past week, I was pleased to join Derek Miller, CEO of the Utah Chamber and the Salt Lake Chamber, in publishing an op-ed in the Deseret News highlighting how our quality of life and economic prosperity are tied to our state’s natural resources.
