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.
Since January 2025 the Trump administration has implemented a sweeping rollback of federal environmental justice efforts. The federal government has played a critical role in providing communities with the necessary resources to help them confront environmental risks, and this support must continue.
HEAL Utah is excited to be part of the AARP Community Challenge Grant, which supports our goal of building healthy, equitable, and livable communities in Utah. The Community Challenge Grant, which is part of AARP’s nationwide Liveable Communities Initiative, provides an opportunity to advance environmental justice and public health by expanding access to sustainable transportation.
We continue to absorb the results of the 2024 election and its implications for our communities, our health, and our environment. The divides in our country have been starkly highlighted and the fragility of our bedrock environmental laws and institutions, as well as the recent progress made on climate and health protections, are far too clear.
Salt Lake City, UT – HEAL Utah is proud to announce its selection as a 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantee. Out of more than 3,300 applications from across all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, HEAL Utah was chosen as one of only 343 grantees.
Salt Lake City, UT (April 2) Utah continues to rely heavily on coal and gas production to meet our electricity needs despite clear evidence that air pollution from fossil fuels harms our health and is the dominant cause of climate change.
Salt Lake City, UT (February 6) — In honor of National Transit Equity Day (February 4), advocates, residents, and the Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah (HEAL Utah) have united to call upon the Utah State Legislature to reconsider its funding priorities.
Salt Lake City, UT (February 1, 2024) – 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 the potential consequences of Senate Bill 57, also known as the Utah Constitutional Sovereignty Act. Sponsored by Senator Sandall, SB 57 seeks to grant Utah the authority to challenge presidential executive orders or federal regulations that are believed to infringe upon Utah’s sovereignty.
Salt Lake City, UT (January 22) – HEAL Utah, a leading environmental advocacy organization, announces its top priorities for the 2024 legislative session. HEAL Utah remains committed to advancing policies that protect communities from air pollution, build an inclusive clean energy future, promote climate resilience and health equity, and safeguard communities from toxic and radioactive waste. These priorities reflect our dedication to creating a sustainable and healthy future for all Utahns.
Dive into Utah’s inversion season, exploring the health risks, environmental disparities, and policy efforts combating air pollution. Discover the impacts and solutions in our latest issue update.
