Scott Baird

Executive Director, Utah Department of Environmental Quality

[Scott Baird @DEQBaird]

This afternoon, was the 13th Annual Governor's Declaration of Idle Free Month (September) and Season 2020-21. Visit https://t.co/uAjjdPsfKk to learn more about cutting automobile emissions and protecting human health from air pollution.

[Utah Department of Environmental Quality @UtahDEQ]

This summer scientists from the @UtahDEQ's Div. of #AirQuality installed two new air quality monitors is Salt Lake City's Northwest Quadrant. The two new stations are part of a plan mandated by state lawmakers to monitor emissions from the inland port.

https://t.co/u8GPXzRkfN

[Scott Baird @DEQBaird]

Proud of the team at @UtahDEQ's Div. of #WaterQuality and their hard work in addressing the #GoldKingMine spill. Thank you @SeanReyesUT for your diligence in securing this settlement.

[Utah Department of Environmental Quality @UtahDEQ]

Today, the Office of the Utah Attorney General announced a landmark settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over the Gold King Mine spill.

https://t.co/jlVHKDYvQf

[Utah Department of Environmental Quality @UtahDEQ]

#TuesdayTip Pack out your 💩!
As more people enjoy Utah's parks and protected lands, it is essential to pack out human waste. This ensures the long-term sustainability of our lands and keeps our water free of pathogens.

[Scott Baird @DEQBaird]

Mobile sources—autos—are the largest contributor to air pollution in N. Utah. When coupled with a Tier 3 car, the fuels that will be produced at HollyFrontier's refinery will help make a big reduction in emissions. Learn more about #Tier3 here:

https://t.co/o82SzbwmHg

[Scott Baird @DEQBaird]

#Tier3 fuels hold the promise of great strides forward in #AirQuality. HollyFrontier's commitment to Utah's air is a big step!

There is still work to be done, though, as Utah's population is growing and more autos are coming here.

https://t.co/CDqiTUDJn4

[Utah Department of Environmental Quality @UtahDEQ]

Opting to use your bicycle a few times a week, instead of your car, is one of the simplest ways to lower your emissions & keep our air clean #TuesdayTip

[Utah Department of Environmental Quality @UtahDEQ]

The big news in January was the roll out of #Tier3Fuel in Utah. But what is Tier 3?

It's a fuel standard and a vehicle standard. Check out the video to learn about what a Tier 3 vehicle is.

[Utah Department of Environmental Quality @UtahDEQ]

ICYMI: Wood burning is down in Utah and #AirQuality is improving. All your burning questions about wood smoke are answered in this week's #UtahDEQBlog.

https://t.co/GTorjIQFwj

[Scott Baird @DEQBaird]

#ShowUCAIR by taking the #ClearTheAirChallenge!

[Thom Carter @thomcarter]

Today @DEQBaird and I have been all in on the #ClearTheAirChallenge. We carpooled and took @RideUTA together. The @UtahDEQ and @UCAIR_UT are committed to #ShowUCAIR about Utah’s air.

@cleartheairutah @TravelWiseUtah

[Scott Baird @DEQBaird]

This afternoon, members of the #UtahCleanAirCaucus met at the capitol's Gold Room to talk all things #AirQuality and present on the clean air bills and appropriations before the Legislature!

[Scott Baird @DEQBaird]

#Huzza to all the wonderful scientists and engineers working at @UtahDEQ. #WomenInScience

[Utah Department of Environmental Quality @UtahDEQ]

To all the #WomenInScience working for @UtahDEQ, we'd like to acknowledge your contributions.

[Scott Baird @DEQBaird]

This is a challenge to all would-be contenders. Commuting season is now open and all mile-reductions are fair game! @UtahDEQ will not let the cup go!!!

[Scott Baird @DEQBaird]

Friday, I was honored to join @RepBriscoe, @RepPatriceArent, @thomcarter, @slcmayor, @VoteSuz, @StephenHandyUT, @limebike, @vpottercache, @DominionEnergy, @gopTODD, @BradWilsonUtah to kick off this years @UCAIR_UT and @saltlakechamber's #ClearTheAirChallenge. #ShowUCAIR

[Utah Department of Environmental Quality @UtahDEQ]

What's up with #AirQuality this week?

Monday's storm left a lot of snow on the ground. This will keep the valley floors cold and set up a thermal inversion through Wed.

We are expecting levels of PM2.5 to climb today and tomorrow before mixing out with the storm Wed. night.

[Scott Baird @DEQBaird]

Grateful for @GovHerbert leadership and his recommended $100M investment toward infrastructure and transit to improve air quality.

[Scott Baird @DEQBaird]

Ferron's own @MikeLMower waiting to hear @GovHerbert's final State of the State Address.

[Scott Baird @DEQBaird]

Yesterday, The Utah State Legislature kicked off the 2020 session. Here is an overview of three key appropriations from the @GovHerbert’s proposed budget.

https://t.co/h5plzZLKIY

[Scott Baird @DEQBaird]

https://t.co/JGnoktxp4z, thank you for having me up to the capitol this afternoon to talk about the benefits of Tier 3 fuel and help kick off your website—an online portal that show residents which stations are pumping #Tier3Fuel.

[Utah Department of Environmental Quality @UtahDEQ]

#AirQuality in Cache County is the most impacted this afternoon. Levels of PM2.5 pollution have reached the "Unhealthy" range for the 1-hr. av. and "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" for the 24-hr. av.