Utah’s quality of life depends on the quality of our landscapes
More than ever, when Utah landscapes swing between extreme drought and unprecedented flooding, the state needs data-informed answers. The Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air at Utah State University has been dubbed the “red telephone” for challenges with Utah’s shared natural resources. Building upon Utah State University’s land-grant legacy, we serve the state by equipping decision makers with the data they need to drive informed land, water, and air policy for Utah.
USU Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air
The Institute is a major interdisciplinary initiative which focuses on convening the right stakeholders to research, study, and better understand the daunting challenges facing Utah. We welcome the input and partnership of state agencies, local government, private sector partners, nonprofits, elected officials, and our colleagues at other institutions of higher education. When we know better, we can do better. And together, we can build a more resilient Utah.
Vision
We envision a Utah that values its shared resources to provide a high quality of life for its citizens.
Mission
The institute guides Utah land, water, and air policy by connecting decision-makers with high-quality research.
Values
- Data-driven decision-making
- Compelling communication
- Shared partnerships
- Non-partisan perspective
- Listening and feedback
