Notice to Avoid and Report Possible Harmful Algal Blooms in Wyoming Waters

CHEYENNE, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), and the Wyoming Livestock Board (WLB) are advising the public to avoid and keep animals away from blue-green algae blooms in Wyoming’s lakes and reservoirs and to report suspected blooms to DEQ. Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, can […]

DEQ offers near real-time air quality monitoring stations throughout Wyoming

Recently, residents around Wyoming have been experiencing smoke pollution due to wildfires in the southeastern part of the state. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming’s monitoring stations and health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. WYVISNET-Online Monitoring Stations Health Effects “WYVISNET features live […]

DEQ opens new Air Quality Monitor in Johnson County

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) – Air Quality Division (AQD) is operating a new long-term ambient monitoring station in Johnson County, Wyoming.  The monitoring station began operations on May 14, 2018. The monitoring station is located northeast of Kaycee, WY in Johnson County with the objective of monitoring the regional impact of future […]

Media Advisory: EPA to visit Cheyenne on April 26 to announce support for property cleanup and redevelopment projects across Wyoming

MEDIA ADVISORY Contacts: Rich Mylott, U.S. EPA, mylott.richard@epa.gov, 303-312-6654 Keith Guille, Wyoming DEQ, keith.guille@wyo.gov, 307-777-6105 (April 24, 2018) On Thursday April 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will announce major Brownfields grant awards to Wyoming partners to advance environmental cleanup and property redevelopment in communities across the state. The event will take place at the future home of the Children’s Museum of Cheyenne, a […]

Laramie auto repair shop receives Environmental Stewardship Award

Recently, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) presented VDR Foreign Auto of Laramie, Wyoming with the 2017 Fourth Quarter Environmental Stewardship Award.   The award is given to companies that are nominated by DEQ staff for voluntary efforts to reduce environmental impacts while conducting business. VDR Foreign Auto was chosen by the Wyoming Compliance Advisory Panel […]

DEQ to Hold Post Winter Ozone Season Open House

Pinedale, WY – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will host a post-Winter Ozone Season Update on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.   The meeting will be an open house with multiple stations to provide one-on-one opportunity to answer questions and exchange information.  The DEQ stations will include 2018 Winter Ozone Season information, compliance and inspection information, […]

Compliance Advisory Panel to meet

On Wednesday, March 28, the Wyoming Compliance Advisory Panel (CAP) will be meeting at the Wyoming  Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) office in Cheyenne. The CAP meets quarterly to discuss environmental impacts and regulations as they relate to small businesses.  The panel also nominates and selects small businesses that reduce environmental impacts of conducting business on […]

DEQ releases sampling results summary regarding the Gillette-Madison Wellfield Project

On February 20, 2018, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Water Quality Division (WQD) released a summary of sampling results for the Gillette-Madison Wellfield Project.In August of 2017, DEQ/WQD received notification of water quantity and quality issues for two existing and two deeper, replacement private domestic wells located 18 miles northeast of the Town […]

AML begins exploratory drilling in Rock Springs

On January 15, 2018, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Abandoned Mine Land Division (AML) began exploratory drilling at 846 and 900 West Center Street, in Rock Springs. AML is conducting an investigative drilling program in specific areas within Rock Springs to be proactive with respect to identifying the potential for mine subsidence. Exploratory […]