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Abandoned Mine Land News

DEQ Administrator receives Abandoned Mine Land ... Oct. 18, 2018
Alan Edwards, Deputy Director and Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Division Administrator for the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), received the Stan Barnard Award from the National Association of Abandoned ...
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.
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.
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Administration News

DEQ and USEPA enter into an Agreement to establ... Oct. 26, 2018
Today, October 26, 2018, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (Agreement) to establish procedures a...
UPDATED: DEQ assists Cheyenne in replacing two ... Oct. 15, 2018
DEQ and the City of Cheyenne showcased two new buses today which will be used for student transportation for the Latchkey program
DEQ Compliance Advisory Panel to meet in Casper June 19, 2018
The panel will be meeting to discuss the First Quarter Environmental Stewardship Program Award, Air Quality Division updates, and a roundtable discussion on the development of CAP work products as they relate to rulem...
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Air Quality News

Wyoming DEQ accepting grant proposals for emiss... Jan. 30, 2019
DEQ is accepting emissions reduction grant proposals. Selected projects will receive grants from $750,000 of the Volkswagen Settlement in Wyoming.
DEQ to Hold Pre Winter Ozone Season Open House Nov. 8, 2018
The meeting will be an open house with multiple stations to provide one-on-one opportunity to answer questions and exchange information.
DEQ releases Open Air website - increases infor... Nov. 5, 2018
Today, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Air Quality Division (AQD) launched its Open Air website. The website provides the public with access to data, public records, and other information about...
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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 Land Quality Advisory Board Approves Propos... Sept. 24, 2018
On Wednesday, September 19, 2018, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Land Quality Advisory Board approved proposed rule revisions to the financial assurance regulations to move to the Environmental Quali...
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
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Solid & Hazardous Waste News

National Recycling Day Nov. 15, 2018
It's National Recycling Day and DEQ would like to recognize the important role that recycling plays in our state. #WyoRecycles
Media Advisory: EPA to visit Cheyenne on April ... April 25, 2018
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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Water Quality News

Notice to Avoid and Report Possible Harmful Alg... June 15, 2018
Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, can form harmful algal blooms that produce toxins and other irritants which pose a risk to human, pet, and livestock health. They typically occur during late summer to ea...
DEQ releases sampling results summary regarding... Feb. 21, 2018
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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