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Review of Statewide Mercury Workgroup Goals and Objectives

Review of Statewide Mercury Workgroup Goals and Objectives. Amy Dickey Utah Division of Water Quality. #1 To provide the citizens of Utah with current, accurate and understandable information on the human and ecological concerns posed by mercury. Communications Committee Website

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Review of Statewide Mercury Workgroup Goals and Objectives

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  1. Review of Statewide Mercury Workgroup Goals and Objectives Amy Dickey Utah Division of Water Quality

  2. #1 To provide the citizens of Utah with current, accurate and understandable information on the human and ecological concerns posed by mercury • Communications Committee • Website • Presence at events (state fair, farmers markets, etc.) • Partnership building with local health departments • Distributed mercury tool kits • Radio presentations • Stegner lecture series • Hg fish advisory cards distributed statewide

  3. #2 To develop an ongoing systematic, logical, and defensible mercury monitoring program to assess mercury levels in fish and waterfowl tissue • DWQ has sampled over 2,500 fish since 1999 • Minimal money was allocated for this effort, none in recent years • DWQ is able to partner with DWR for sampling • EPA has been providing free analysis • USFWS has plans for 2011 waterfowl sampling

  4. #3 To share technical information, data, and results of any investigations on mercury • Strength of the Workgroup • Wide range of topics have been presented • All are available on the website

  5. #4 To coordinate and collaborate efforts by private and public entities in researching mercury issues in Utah in order to most effectively utilize the limited resources available

  6. #5 To provide the citizens of Utah with access to mercury data, advisories, and information via websites, printed materials, and contact information for public health officials • See goal #1.

  7. Amy DickeyUtah Division of Water Quality(801)536-4334adickey@utah.gov Suggestions? Comments?

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