2023 Report to the Governor and Legislature on Utah’s Land, Water, and Air

 

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Summary

This report serves as a 2023 snapshot of key issues and concerns with Utah’s shared resources. It highlights gathered data that is available to provide context to these issues, as well as identifies areas where more study is needed. Addressing these challenges will enable Utah policymakers to make informed decisions for the future. Under the authorship of 43 researchers and experts and the general guidance of 49 advisory committee members, the report outlines 32 issues and trends to pay attention to in the coming months and years.

Introduction

Utahns are very concerned about environmental issues such as drought and air quality but think policymakers could do more to address them.

Message From The Executive Director

During the 1787 Constitutional Convention of the nascent United States, George Washington used an ornate wooden chair with a half sun carved in its back. Benjamin Franklin observed this chair during the signing of the Constitution.

Message From The President

As Utah’s land-grant institution, Utah State University (USU) has deep responsibility for serving the needs of Utah. I have very recently assumed the role of president of Utah State University, and I take very seriously USU’s unique mission in solving Uta...

Land, Water & Air in the News
This year, the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air worked to share a broader picture of land, water, and air in Utah, which included efforts to track and share news and media. Here are some of our most-viewed stories from each week: