Wyoming DEQ Receives Regulatory Authority for Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program

CHEYENNE, WYOMING – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is pleased to announce that its Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) permit program has officially received partial approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), effective today, March 30, 2026. This milestone follows the EPA’s February 26, 2026, publication in the Federal Register, which authorized Wyoming to […]

Wyoming DEQ Releases 2025 State of the Environment Report

CHEYENNE, WYOMING – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has published its 2025 State of the Environment Report, showcasing the agency’s ongoing initiatives, accomplishments, and updates across its four core areas: air, land, waste, and water. “Our 2025 State of the Environment Report highlights ongoing advancements in air monitoring, water management, reclamation, and compliance. This […]

Wyoming DEQ Encourages Residents to “Know Your Well” on March 13th

CHEYENNE, WYOMING – In conjunction with National Groundwater Awareness Week, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) is highlighting Friday, March 13, 2026, as “Know Your Well Day.” This initiative aims to educate the thousands of Wyoming residents who rely on private wells for their drinking water that it’s important to “test, tend, and treat” their […]