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AML begins exploratory drilling in Rock Springs
Jan. 17, 2018
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.
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AML Rock Springs Liason to retire
Dec. 14, 2017
After nearly 20 years with DEQ/AML, JaNell Hunter is retiring at the end of December.
- AML and others work with students to plant sage... Nov. 15, 2017
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Compliance Advisory Panel to meet
March 27, 2018
Topics for discussion include the nomination and selection of the Environmental Stewardship Program Quarterly Winner, future of the CAP program, Air Quality Division rule updates, and Regional CAP development.
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Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to mee...
Jan. 17, 2018
The panel will be meeting to discuss the future of the Environmental Stewardship Program (ESA) as well as the future goals of the CAP. In addition, the panel will be choosing the 4th Quarter 2017 ESA winner.
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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.
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DEQ to Hold Post Winter Ozone Season Open House
April 12, 2018
The meeting will be an open house with multiple stations to provide one-on-one opportunity to answer questions and exchange information.
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DEQ providing funding for Wyoming government en...
Jan. 10, 2018
The first phase focuses on Diesel Emission Reductions using federal grant funds. Qualified applicants include Wyoming State and Local government entities, schools, and industry that have older diesel equipment or vehi...
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Pre-Winter Ozone Season Open House
Dec. 5, 2017
DEQ gathered video footage of the event in an effort to provide highlights for those who were unable to attend.
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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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Federal Agency recognizes four Wyoming mining c...
Nov. 16, 2017
On November 6, 2017, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) recognized four Wyoming mining companies with the Good Neighbor Award
- DEQ responds to OSMREs recent Determination reg... July 15, 2016
- Governor and DEQ Director visits Rocky Mountain... July 12, 2016
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DEQ to host Storage Tank Outreach Meetings
April 17, 2017
The department is hosting several outreach meetings to assist storage tank operators.
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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.
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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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- DEQ releases sampling results summary regarding... Feb. 21, 2018
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DEQ employee awarded Wyoming Association of Con...
Dec. 7, 2017
WACD recognized Lindsay Patterson, for her work on the Categorical Use Attainability Analysis for Recreation.
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Local, State, and Federal Partners Work to Oper...
Oct. 16, 2017
An interagency group continues work on developing a plan to allow for the operation of Willwood Dam while also protecting the downstream Shoshone River fishery.
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