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Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment
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𝗨𝘁𝗮𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲

If you’ve hiked a trail overlooking the Salt Lake Valley, driven out to Antelope Island, or simply followed the news, you know the Great Salt Lake has been fluctuating at dangerously low levels for years.
November 16, 2025 at 2:21 AM
They covered a previous legislative effort to ban masks, which UPHE helped to have removed from the bill after raising awareness about how 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗨𝘁𝗮𝗵’𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.
November 15, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Take a moment to learn who represents you, and let them know that clean air, a healthy climate, and strong environmental protections are your priorities!
November 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿. Not only is the proposal on and adjacent to Great Salt Lake wetlands, the proposed location is far from services and community connections homeless people need to obtain housing.
November 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Sign the letter to oppose the proposal here.

www.uphe.org/2025/11/04/t...
November 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Downwind, again?

Utahns still live with the fallout of America's nuclear past- why we can't allow history to repeat itself.

www.uphe.org/2025/11/04/t...
November 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
UPHE is a bipartisan organization, and we encourage everyone to vote today! Local officials play a major role in shaping the air you breathe, the water you drink, and the communities you call home. Strong environmental policies mean better public health. Your vote truly makes a difference.
November 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Diesel Brothers update- Setting the record straight
www.uphe.org/priority-iss...
October 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Join us for an exciting event with food, music, film, prizes and more!
Free (suggested $10 donation) RSVP: www.uphe.org/docs-dust-an...
September 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
July 29, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Be aware- much of Salt Lake is in a firework ban area! Pollution always spikes around the 4th and the 24th of July.
July 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
SCOTUS ruling weakens key protections. Utah sides with polluters—again. This sets a dangerous precedent for our air, water & health. Stay informed—read more at the link attached.
June 30, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Climate change and Our Health with Dr.Mark Goldfarb:
Take a look at what Dr. Goldfarb has to say about our current climate situation and the approach we should take from here on to facilitate a shift to a healthier and cleaner planet.
May 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Utah lawmakers have long tried to dodge national ozone rules, blaming out-of-state pollution.

The Trump EPA seems ready to buy it.

But air pollution is linked to as many as 8,000 premature deaths in Utah every year.

Clean air saves lives
May 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We’re excited to invite you to a special Ask Me Anything TOMORROW, Tuesday, 7:00 PM on Reddit’s r/SaltLakeCity page.

Join Dr. Brian Moench of UPHE for a conversation about the public health hazards of the drying Great Salt Lake.

Why is letting the Great Salt Lake dry up a health hazard for you?
April 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The Trump admin is pushing to revive coal while slashing clean air protections around national parks.

It’s the same playbook: ignore science, cater to polluters, and risk public health.

We deserve better than smog-filled parks and outdated energy. Clean air is a right.
April 17, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Education is one of UPHE’s core pillars—because informed communities are empowered ones. We offer expert-led presentations on air pollution & climate, featuring our Climate Ambassador, Dr. Mark Goldfarb. 📧 Want us to speak to your group? Email info@uphe.org to schedule!
April 14, 2025 at 4:48 AM
“The more research that is published relevant to Great Salt Lake dust, the more obvious it is that allowing the lake to continue shrinking represents an unprecedented health hazard that only adds to the already significant air pollution woes of the Wasatch Front.” – Dr. Brian Moench
April 1, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Utah is participating in this TOMORROW, Friday March 7th at noon at the State Capitol!
March 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
At this stage in the game, phone calls will be the most effective:

Daniel McCay…….801-810-4110

Brady Brammer…. 801-709-1790

Kiirk Cullimore……385-867-9474

Luz Escamilla…….801-550-6434

Lincoln Fillmore….385-831-8902

Wayne Harper……801-566-5466

Chris Wilson……...435-770-2861
March 4, 2025 at 1:33 AM
March 4, 2025 at 1:33 AM
We are facing a critical moment in Utah’s legislative session. Several dangerous bills threaten our rights to transparency, clean air & a healthy environment. But there’s good news: your voice can make a difference! Legislators are already taking notice of public opposition. Bills & actions below
February 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The Report: 66701292-937d-4a98-8bdd-a8df4141811b.filesusr.com/ugd/b237b1_7...

Of significant concern are the 6 project areas in the Great Salt Lake Basin, many close to the shrinking Great Salt Lake and in Great Salt Lake wetlands.
February 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Are you able to join us today? 1 PM press conference releasing this new report showing $1.3 billion in TAXPAYER MONEY going to industrial development.

At 2 PM there's a hearing on a bill for them to reduce transparency on the development process.
February 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
H.B. 355 – A Giveaway to Gravel Pits
This bill strips away local control and public oversight of sand, gravel, and rock aggregate operations.

Take EASY ACTION here: www.uphe.org/no-on-h-b-35...
January 31, 2025 at 7:36 PM