Navigating Utah’s Legislative Session​: Your HEAL Guide to Capitol Hill

Welcome to the 2024 Utah Legislative General Session, where the future of our state’s environmental policies is at stake. In this blog post, we will break down the legislative process and explore its significance in shaping Utah’s environmental landscape. HEAL Utah, an environmental advocacy organization plays a crucial role in pushing for policies that promote clean energy, improve air quality, protect our communities from toxic & radioactive exposure, and ensure transparency in decision-making. Let’s dive into how it all works!

AARP Community Challenge: Building Healthy, Equitable, and Livable Streets

Our ability to get from place to place is the foundation for building a thriving community. Transportation planning and policy plays an essential role in creating equity in our neighborhoods, as it shapes how a community connects to the services necessary for a healthy, prosperous, and fulfilling life. We are excited to be part of the AARP Community Challenge Grant, which supports HEAL’s goal of building healthy, equitable, and livable communities in Salt Lake City and beyond.

The Power of Mobility: How Mobile Air Quality Monitors Reveal Neighborhood-Level Disparities

In 2021, HEAL Utah received our first Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) project grant, partnering with Salt Lake County, the University of Utah, Utah Transit Authority, Salt Lake City, and others. Using this grant, HEAL Utah purchased and installed air quality monitors on top of electric buses traveling around the Westside of the Salt Lake Valley. These monitors are now actively collecting data as the buses move through various neighborhoods, providing a more nuanced understanding of local air quality.