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Environmental Sustainability

Salt Lake County is home to a diverse and unique environment that offers unparalleled recreation and quality of life opportunities. As a division part of the Office of Regional Development, Environmental Sustainability seeks to support regional sustainability measures to ensure all populations live in a safe, secure, and healthy environment.  

Salt Lake County is dedicated to reducing the County’s internal environmental footprint across all sectors including reduction efforts within the five pillars of Salt Lake County’s sustainability: air, water, waste and recycling, land, and energy. In addition to addressing internal governmental operations, the Environmental Sustainability Division is committed to addressing environmental justice in historically underserved communities by maintaining collaborative partnerships with organizations throughout the County.   

Dive in and learn more about some of the efforts of Salt Lake County’s five pillars of sustainability!

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Air

Air quality is a top priority of Salt Lake County. With several initiatives including E-Bus Air Quality Monitoring, Vehicle Repair Assistance, Green & Healthy Homes, Electric Vehicle Charging at County Facilities, and the Clear the Air Challenge, we aim to monitor and improve our local air quality.

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Water

At Salt Lake County, we are doing our part to conserve water. From monitoring our snowpack to implementing water-wise initiatives, we are committed to long-term water conservation amid frequent emergency droughts and changing environmental landscapes.

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Land

Salt Lake County manages 1,450 acres of open space. Salt Lake County prioritizes the preservation of undeveloped areas for the conservation of natural resources and for public access and enjoyment.

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Energy

Salt Lake County is a leader in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other sustainable energy initiatives. This includes the installation of modern technology such as solar power, geothermal heating, and LED lighting in our county buildings.

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Waste and Recycling

The Salt Lake Valley's population has been growing fast and steadily for years. Due to the increasing number of residents the need for waste and recycling is distributed through a handful of providers.

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