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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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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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Laramie auto repair shop receives Environmental...
April 25, 2018
The award is given to companies that are nominated by DEQ staff for voluntary efforts to reduce environmental impacts while conducting business. VDR Foreign Auto was chosen by the Wyoming Compliance Advisory Panel for...
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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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DEQ offers near real-time air quality monitorin...
June 14, 2018
Recently, residents around Wyoming have been experiencing smoke pollution due to wildfires in the southeastern part of the state.
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DEQ opens new Air Quality Monitor in Johnson Co...
June 5, 2018
The monitoring station is located northeast of Kaycee, WY in Johnson County with the objective of monitoring the regional impact of future county-wide oil and gas development on air quality.
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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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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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- Media Advisory: EPA to visit Cheyenne on April ... April 25, 2018
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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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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
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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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