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Directory of Companies with Certified Underground Storage Tank Consultants

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

For those who manage underground storage tanks such as farmers and service station owners, DEQ has produced a new list of companies with certified consultants.

Governor Huntsman Nominates a new State Engineer

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

tah Governor Jon Huntsman has nominated Kent L. Jones as the new Utah State Engineer and Director of the Division of Water Rights. The nomination has been sent to the Utah Senate for consideration.

New Research: Gas Production Forecasting From Tight-Gas Reservoirs

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

This project is a cooperative effort of the Utah Geological Survey and the University of Utah.

January is National Mentoring Month

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

“Every child needs the support of a caring adult in their life,” said Lieutenant Governor Gary Herbert, “The support of a kind, willing heart can forever change the life of a child.”

Utah Children get ID Kits on National Amber Alert Day

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

More than a half million child identification kits are now being distributed to help protect every Utah student. January 13 is National AMBER Alert Day and Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, Department of Public Safety Commissioner Scott Duncan, American Football Coaches Association and the Utah Sheriffs Association are using the day to announce the statewide effort to provide identity kits for every student in the public school system.

The TRUTH Targets Skiers with Anti-tobacco Messages

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) is taking The TRUTH about tobacco to Brighton Ski Resort’s terrain park. The terrain park is where younger skiers practice high-risk stunts, and UDOH wants to encourage them not to take risks by smoking or chewing tobacco.

319 Bear Hunting Permits Approved for the 2009 Season

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Eight more black bears might be taken by hunters in Utah this year.

At their Jan. 8 meeting in Salt Lake City, members of the Utah Wildlife Board approved 319 hunting permits for Utah's 2009 spring and fall seasons. In 2008, a total of 299 permits were available.

Utah Geologist Loves His Job

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Mark Davis explains why he enjoys working for the Geologic Information and Outreach Program.

Rescue Crews Respond to Explosion at Woods Cross Refinery

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

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MLK Honorees Recognized for Community Service

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The State Office of Ethnic Affairs and the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission will honor several community members at the 2009 Martin Luther King Jr., Drum Major Awards Luncheon that will take place on Friday, January 16, 2009 at 11:30 a.m., at the West Valley Cultural Celebration Center (1355 West 3100 South).