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Abandoned Mine Land News

DEQ names new AML Administrator Feb. 8, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Director, Todd Parfitt has named Don Newton as the new Abandoned Mine Land Division Administrator.
Edwards, DEQ deputy director and AML administra... Oct. 23, 2020
Edwards, deputy director and Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Division administrator for the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), is retiring this month.
Summer Intern discusses her positive experience... Oct. 7, 2020
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...
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Administration News

DEQ honors mining industry on National Miners Day Dec. 7, 2020
WDEQ unveils improved spills website Aug. 17, 2020
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) today unveiled a new website for reporting and tracking environmental spills and incidents across the state.
DEQ recognizes 50th Earth Day April 22, 2020
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) is recognizing the 50th Earth Day today, April 22, 2020.
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Air Quality News

Pollution emissions continued to decrease in 2020 Feb. 25, 2021
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 Enhances Efforts, Outreach for 2021 Winter ... Feb. 12, 2021
Understanding and addressing the formation of winter ozone in the Upper Green River Basin is a unique challenge that requires an abundance of planning, strategy implementation, and collaboration each year.
DEQ rolls out updated version of its WyVisNet a... Dec. 15, 2020
DEQ recently released the updated WyVisNet website to improve efficiency and a better user experience for members of the public.
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Industrial Siting News

Lovett, DEQ administrator and compliance propon... Dec. 10, 2020
A longtime environmental caretaker recently retired from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) but continuing his work for the county.
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

WDEQ awards Wyoming non-coal reclamation award ... Sept. 18, 2020
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...
WDEQ presents Wyoming coal reclamation award to... Sept. 18, 2020
The WDEQuality recently awarded the 2020 Excellence in Mining Reclamation Award for coal to Peabody Powder River Mining LLC regarding its management practices related to the successful revegetation the North Antelope ...
DEQ approves Brook Mine Company coal permit July 7, 2020
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.
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Solid & Hazardous Waste News

DEQ recognizes America Recycles Day 2020 Nov. 15, 2020
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is recognizing America Recycles Day (ARD) today.
DEQ supports recycling of electronic waste March 20, 2020
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality is asking residents to recycle their old electronics to the extent allowed by local recycling facilities.
DEQ and State of Wyoming file complaint against... Nov. 22, 2019
The State of Wyoming and the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) filed a complaint against Chevron Corporation for violations of the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act involving the remediation of environ...
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Water Quality News

WDEQ celebrates Wyoming Professional Water and ... Feb. 1, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) is joining Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon this week in honoring the state's professional water and wastewater operators.
Risks Associated with Harmful Cyanobacterial Bl... Oct. 15, 2020
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.
Permit Issued for Aethon (Moneta Divide) Oct. 2, 2020
Today, October 2, 2020, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has issued the final Wyoming Pollution Discharge Elimination System (WYPDES) permit to Aethon Energy Operating, LLC.
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