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The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Director, Todd Parfitt has named Don Newton as the new Abandoned Mine Land Division Administrator.

After being contacted about the opportunity to work for AML, my days filled with excitement. Going into my senior year of college, I felt like something was missing. I had been yearning to get out in the field and exp...

"DEQ is encouraged by this funding to analyze drinking water serving these populations," said Colin McKee, Industrial Siting Administrator. "The agency's goal is to identify and reduce any elevated lead levels with av...

WDEQ worked with new and returning partners throughout 2020 to continue efforts to replace higher-emission diesel vehicles with new ones that are more friendly to the environment.

DEQ recently released the updated WyVisNet website to improve efficiency and a better user experience for members of the public.

Colin brings excellent credentials and agency experience to his new position," said Parfitt. "His solid background working on complex issues for the state along with his familiarity with the Industrial Siting Division...

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) recently awarded the 2020 Excellence in Mining Reclamation Award for non-coal to Knife River for its efforts at the VR Mine, a 1,640-acre sand and gravel mine nea...

This approved permit application comes after several months of review by the Land Quality Division staff and consideration of public input to develop the final version of the permit and conditions.

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality is asking residents to recycle their old electronics to the extent allowed by local recycling facilities.

No state or federal agency regulates water quality in private wells; therefore, it is important for private well owners to regularly inspect, maintain and sample their wells, and to be aware of potential threats to gr...

State of Wyoming agencies want to remind people, including hunters and fisherman, to continue to avoid and keep animals away from harmful cyanobacterial blooms that may be present.