Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah

“The 990 is reviewed by the organizations board chair, board treasurer and executive director in detail. In addition, a copy of the 990 is made available to all members of the board of directors who are given an opportunity to review it, ask questions, and make recommendations. The 990 is filed upon approval by the board of directors.”

“The executive director, development director and board members review the organizations written conflict of interest policy and complete a written annual disclosure certifying that they have read and understand the policy and disclosing any potential conflicts of interest. The board executive committee reviews the conflict of interest disclosures to assess whether actual conflict of interests exist and to plan an appropriate course of action. When a conflict of interest exists, the individual having the conflict is recused from voting on the topic with which the conflict is related.”

“Compensation for the organization's executive director is determined by board members who are independent of the executive director. In establishing a level of compensation, the board members use data comparability tools such as salary surveys and other form 990s to determine a reasonable salary based on organizations of similar size, complexity, and region. The deliberation and determination of the executive director's compensation is contemporaneously documented.”

“During the year, the organization did not compensate any other officers or key employees.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Air quality the organization addresses three main air pollution emission sources vehicles, area sources, and industryby working with the state legislature, regulatory agencies, the private business sector, and the general public. We believe that action on air pollution is action on climate change and that advocating for clean air is one of the most immediate ways we can protect communities and the environment. Thats why heal utah works to strengthen and defend regulations and air quality standards while supporting policies and strategies that prioritize public health and frontline communities in 2024, we worked to update and ensure compliance with air quality regulations, advance sustainable and equitable transportation, and build healthy communities. This included initiatives like challenging the i-15 expansion and the parleys canyon proposed gravel pit; reducing ozone and regional haze pollutants on the wasatch front, the uinta basin, and in southern utah; and working alongside students and researchers to develop a real time air quality dashboard and assess transit needs for the 50+ population.”

“Radioactive and toxic waste the organization addresses nuclear waste issues by harnessing the power of grassroots advocates, educating the public on the technical science behind the hazards of nuclear waste, and watchdogging corporations that profit from it. We recognize that radioactive and toxic materials pose an environmental and public health crisis in tandem with our climate crisis. Consequently, heal utah believes there is no inclusive clean energy future if we continue to ignore the impacts of extraction and industry on public health and frontline communities. When it comes to past, present, and future harms, we must stand with and protect utah's communities. In 2024 this work included mitigating risks from radioactive waste, creating safe and healthy communities to protect public health, and ensuring strong and accountable mining regulations. This meant that we opposed the importation of high level waste and the expansion of irresponsible uranium mining and milling, advocated for better mining practices in the energy transition, worked to protect downwinders and communities affected by radioactive contamination, advocated for solutions to the toxic dust crisis created by the drying great salt lake, and created programs to expand radon education and mitigation.”

“Transition to clean energy the organization works to combat climate change by focusing on utahs transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The organization targets changes in industry, legislative and regulatory policy, and individual choices and behaviors. We believe that our energy system should be built for the people it serves and that advocating for clean energy requires a comprehensive approach. Thats why heal utah works to advance a clean energy future that not only reduces emissions and stabilizes the climate, but also promotes adaptation, resilience, health equity, and economic opportunity in our communities. In 2024 we redoubled our efforts to advance renewable energy, while also supporting utahs energy communities. We continued to share relevant data to create informed dialogue and opposition to small modular nuclear reactors, advanced the utah renewable communities program to its next stage in front of the public service commission, and explored the possibility for economic revitalization through green jobs in rural communities.”

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