News Releases

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Abandoned Mine Land News

AML Program receives high marks from federal ov... Sept. 7, 2017
The program recently received its Annual Evaluation Summary Report from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.
AML to host meeting in Reliance April 4, 2016
The Abandoned Mine Land Division will be hosting a public meeting in Reliance on April 12, 2016.
AML to host meeting on upcoming projects in and... Nov. 9, 2015
On November 19, 2015, the Abandoned Mine Land Division (AML) will be hosting a public meeting to present recent data collected and upcoming projects in and around the Reliance community.
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Administration News

Parfitt named ECOS President Sept. 14, 2017
This week, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Director, Todd Parfitt, was named the Environmental Council of States (ECOS) President.
Energy Audits for Wyoming Farms and Small Busin... June 13, 2017
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is teaming up with EnSave, Inc. to provide energy audits for Wyoming farms and small businesses.
DEQ celebrates continued environmental stewards... April 18, 2017
DEQ applauds all state citizens and businesses in working together to protect our resources.
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Air Quality News

DEQ offers website that provides real-time air ... Sept. 8, 2017
DEQ offers near-real time air quality data for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions
DEQ to celebrate Air Quality Awareness Week April 28, 2017
DEQ to Hold Post Winter Ozone Season Open House April 24, 2017
DEQ will be hosting an open house detailing the recent Winter Ozone Season.
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Industrial Siting News

Lovett named new Industrial Siting Division Adm... March 29, 2016
DEQ Director, Todd Parfitt, has named Brian Lovett as the new Administrator for the Industrial Siting Division.
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Land Quality News

DEQ responds to OSMREs recent Determination reg... July 15, 2016
Governor and DEQ Director visits Rocky Mountain... July 12, 2016
Event Advisory July 11, 2016
Governor Matt Mead and DEQ Director to visit former site of the Dave Johnston Coal Mine to signal completion of reclamation efforts.
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Solid & Hazardous Waste News

DEQ to host Storage Tank Outreach Meetings April 17, 2017
The department is hosting several outreach meetings to assist storage tank operators.
DEQ to host Public Meeting regarding PCE plume ... March 7, 2017
On March 28th, DEQ will be hosting a public meeting in Casper to present groundwater cleanup and remediation project plans for a PCE plume.
Wyoming Reports Highest Underground Storage Tan... Jan. 4, 2017
Wyoming DEQ Storage Tank Program reported the highest compliance rates in the U.S. during the federal fiscal year 2016.
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Water Quality News

USEPA agrees with Wyoming on efforts to protect... Sept. 15, 2017
DEQ recently received notice from the USEPA approving designated use changes of many low-flow stream channels in Wyoming.
DEQ releases results of E. Coli sampling on Fla... Aug. 29, 2017
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Water Quality Division (WQD) is releasing results from Escherichia coli (E. coli) sampling conducted by staff on Flat Creek, Fish Creek, and the Snake River.
DEQ announces completion of thesis Development ... July 21, 2017
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