Utah Could Become First-Ever Permanent Dump for Foreign Nuclear Power Waste Contact: Carmen Valdez Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah (HEAL Utah) carmen@healutah.org Salt Lake City,…
EnergySolutions is seeking authorization to import up to 1.3 million cubic yards of Canadian low-level radioactive and mixed waste, generated by the civilian nuclear power industry. HEAL Utah is calling for full transparency, public input, and an independent review of potential health and environmental impacts before any approval is considered.
EnergySolutions is seeking approval to import nuclear waste from Canada for disposal at its Clive facility in Tooele County, just west of Salt Lake City. If approved, this proposal would open the door for Utah to become a global destination for nuclear waste, something Utahns have opposed for decades.
Salt Lake City, UT (November 6, 2025) – HEAL Utah, a leading environmental advocacy organization dedicated to improving Utah’s air quality and safeguarding the well-being of our communities, is deeply concerned about Rocky Mountain Power’s ongoing request from the Utah Public Service Commission to waive key requirements so it can secure federal funding for a power purchase agreement with the proposed Natrium nuclear reactor in Wyoming.
Utah is being targeted for risky and expensive nuclear energy projects which could leave communities with toxic waste, long-term debt, and serious health risks.
OUR WORK Protecting Communities From Toxic & Radioactive Exposure TOXICS & NUCLEAR: UTAH’S PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE The Problem: Utah’s history with toxic exposure is…
Cancellation of the Community Rally at Utah State Capitol to Protect Health, Land, and Culture from the Uranium Industry – Safety Concerns Contact: Carmen Valdez…
Sign our petition to stand in firm solidarity with the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, White Mesa Ute Community, White Mesa Concerned Community group, and all impacted communities in rejecting the ongoing operation of Energy Fuels’ uranium mill!
HEAL Utah supports UDOT’s decision to abandon the Salt Lake segment of the I-15 project. In tandem with coalition partners, we remain concerned about the impacts of further highway expansion on air quality, communities, and protected wetlands.
The Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act creates an ongoing federal funding source to support transit operations, which would allow communities to provide more reliable and accessible public transit options. Tell your lawmakers to support this legislation today!
