1995, November: DEQ joined the Utah Partners for Conservation and Development, a partnership of federal, state and local authorities interested in the conservation of Utah’s land and water resources. In November, 1995 DEQ joined the Utah Partners for Conservation and Development, a coalition of seventeen federal, state and local agencies and organizations dedicated to protecting and enhancing Utah’s natural resources. The UtahPCD members work together to leverage limited financial and technical resources and increase the effectiveness of their respective programs. The Core Values of the UtahPCD include:
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- Water Quality and Water Quantity for municipal, agricultural and natural resource uses
- Protecting Utah’s Biological Diversity including wildlife and vegetation
- Sustainable Agriculture through working and productive farms and ranches
- Outdoor Recreation opportunity, access, delivery, and quality
As a member agency, DEQ is committed to coordinating its efforts, particularly as they relate to protecting and improving water quality through watershed management.
Coordination of projects with partners allows one to accomplish more than any one agency or organization could alone.