http://www.deq.utah.gov Current news releases and the Environmental Connection Newsletter. Copyright 2011, Department of Environmental Quality fstehno@utah.gov http://www.deq.utah.gov/News/docs/2012/EnergySummit_MediaAdvisory.pdf Showcasing energy development activities and plans for the State of Utah. 13 Feb 2012 http://www.deq.utah.gov/News/docs/2012/chevronprojects.pdf Fourteen projects have been selected to receive full or partial funding for waterway enhancements on Red Butte Creek and downstream waters. The $3 million in funding for the projects comes as part of a November 2011 settlement agreement with Chevron Pipe Line Company, which released crude oil and condensate into Red Butte Creek during June and December of 2010. 08 Feb 2012 http://www.deq.utah.gov/News/docs/2012/uintahstudy.pdf Experts from more than a dozen institutions – including NOAA, the EPA, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Utah State University, the Western Energy Alliance (an oil and gas industry association) and more will unveil the most comprehensive air quality study ever in Utah. 19 Jan 2012 http://www.deq.utah.gov/News/docs/2012/spanglerappointment.pdf It was announced today that Donna Kemp Spangler has been appointed as the Communications Director of DEQ. 19 Jan 2012 http://www.deq.utah.gov/News/docs/2012/smithaward.pdf Salt Lake City, Utah – Amanda Smith, executive director of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), is pleased to be a recipient of the prestigious Governor’s Science and Technology Medals for 2011, announced today by the Governor’s Office of Economic and Development. 10 Jan 2012 http://www.deq.utah.gov/News/docs/2012/homeperformancepresser_1.pdf In 2011, over 1,000 Utah homes underwent energy efficient upgrades under the Utah Home Performance program that offers rebates to homeowners who make energy-saving home improvements. 03 Jan 2012 http://www.deq.utah.gov/News/docs/2012/2012%20NRAM%20PR_2.pdf More Americans die of lung cancer than any other cancer. Next to smoking, radon is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer. To raise radon awareness and promote action, Governor Herbert has declared January 3rd – 9th, 2012 as “Utah’s Radon Action Week.” 03 Jan 2012 http://www.deq.utah.gov/News/docs/2012/tmdlstudy.pdf The Utah Division of Water Quality (DWQ) released today for public comment the first part of a draft water quality study on the impact of low dissolved oxygen levels in the lower Jordan River. 03 Jan 2012 http://www.deq.utah.gov/Newsletter/index.htm The official newsletter for the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. 22 Feb 2012