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The State Energy Program, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, supports partnerships that promote and improve energy efficiency and turn renewable energy resources into viable alternatives to fossil fuels.
The Utah Geological Survey, a division of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, provides timely scientific information about Utah's geologic environment, resources, and hazards.
Energy development is economic development. It provides jobs and produces the energy we need to sustain economic development. Bringing clean and renewable resources to market benefits our economy and our quality of life. Finding clean, affordable, and sustainable solutions for utilizing fossil fuels and renewable energy sources, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the quality of our air, land and water, are critical for Utah and our Nation. Developing a diverse set of clean and renewable energy resources and technologies is placing Utah at the center of the West's energy future.
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Utah Clean Energy
Utah Clean Energy is a non-profit, non-partisan public interest organization partnering to build the new clean energy economy through policy, regulatory, and educational initiatives. Utah Clean Energy advances renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean energy technologies in Utah and the West.
Utah DOE: Department of Energy
Utah has a wide variety of energy sources. While boasting robust solar and wind resources, over 90% of its electricity comes from coal burning plants, resulting in relatively low energy prices.
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DEQ: Department of Enviornmental Quality
Mission: The mission of the Department of Environmental Quality is to safeguard human health and quality of life by protecting and enhancing the environment.
EDC Utah: Economic Development Corporation Utah
Whether you are a Utah company or out-of-state company, EDCUtah is here to help you through the expansion, relocation or consolidation process. From first call to ribbon cutting, EDCUtah will provide the professional and responsive support you need to be successful. Our Business Development Consultants will streamline your site selection process by provising accurate data, local contacts, and logistical support to help you make the best decision for your company.
DCC: Department of Community and Culture
The Mission: To enhance the quality of life for the people of Utah and to create, preserve and promote community and cultural infrastructures.
The Vision: DCC will be dynamic catalyst for creating cultural change. We will anticipate and respond to the varied needs for our constituents. We will expand public and private partnerships to deliver tangible results that produce meaningful differences in the lives of Utahns.
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Utah USDA: United States Department of Agriculture
The Mission of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is to "Promote the healthy growth of Utah agriculture, conserve our natural resources and protect our food supply." It is also believed that a safe food supply is the basis for health and prosperity.
The Department's Vision Statement is: To be the recognized guardian of Utah's food supply and sustainable agriculture.
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Utah NRCS: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Our mission: To help people implement local solutions that sustain and improve Utah's natural resources through partnerships, planning and programs.
Our vision: A team dedicated to leadership in conservation.
Utah EQIP: Enviornmental Quality Incentives Program
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary conservation program that provides assistance to landowners and agricultural producers in a manner that promotes agricultural production and enviornmental quality as compatible goals. Through EQIP, farmers and ranchers receive financial and technical assistance to implement structural and management conservation practices that optimize environmental benefits on working agricultural land. EQIP is re-authorzied through the 2008 Farm Bill.
With EQIP, NRCS provides funding and expertise for measures to protect natural resources while ensuring sustainable production on farms, ranches and working forest lands.
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UDAF: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
Organization assists in providing agricultural information and education specific to Utah's laws and regulations.
UGIP: Utah Grazing Improvement Program
Under a Utah Department of Agriculture and Food proposal, the position of “rangeland specialist” was created to carry out the responsibility to represent the interests of Utah’s livestock industry over rangeland issues.The Program (GIP) has three major components:
- Expand the authority and ability of regional and state grazing boards to impact federal management plans and current rangeland issues.
- Through a coordinated effort, GIP will expand the number of projects that rehabilitate our natural resources, increase productivity and protect the landscape for all Utahns.
- A revision of NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act). Work for a process that continues to make land management discussions that are “open” but are more reasonable, affordable and effective in addressing the impacts of invasive species and productive capacity of rangeland and watersheds. GIP must find ways to stop wasting resources on frivolous legal maneuvering. It must bring opponents into the discussion from the beginning.
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DWR Mission: The mission of the Division of Wildlife Resources is to serve the people of Utah as trustee and guardian of the state's wildlife, and to ensure its future and values through managment, protection, conservation and education.
Agency goal: Improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Division of Wildlife Resources.
Resource goal: Expand wildlife populations and conserve sensitive species by protecting and improving wildlife habitat.
Constituency goal: Achieve broad-based support for division programs and budgets by demonstrating the value of wildlife to all citizens of Utah.