An interagency group composed of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality – Water Quality Division (WDEQ-WQD), the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD), the Willwood Irrigation District, the United States Bureau of Reclamation, the Wyoming Water Development Office, the State Engineer’s Office, and others have been working on developing a plan to allow for the […]
(Note: The previous video has been changed for context) The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) – Water Quality Division (WQD) recently received notice from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) approving designated use changes of many low-flow stream channels in Wyoming for secondary contact recreation. As the third driest and least populated state […]
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Water Quality Division (WQD) is releasing results from Escherichia coli (E. coli) sampling conducted by staff on Flat Creek, Fish Creek, and the Snake River. The samples were collected approximately every two weeks from May 9th until August 10th. DEQ is releasing this data at this time so […]
Cheyenne, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing the completion of a University of Wyoming Master’s thesis that compiles the latest scientific information on the temperature requirements for Wyoming stream fishes. The thesis, “Development of Thermal Tiers and Regulatory Criteria for Wyoming Stream Fishes,” was completed by Caitlin Peterson to partially fulfill […]
In recognition of the importance of groundwater to the citizens of the state and in conjunction with the National Groundwater Association “Groundwater Awareness Week”, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Water Quality Division (WQD) has designated March 13th as “Know Your Well Day.” Over 72 percent of Wyoming’s population relies on groundwater for part or […]
Today, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released its Pavillion, Wyoming Area Domestic Water Wells Final Report and Palatability Study. This final report is a result of the State of Wyoming’s continued investigation into drinking water quality concerns in the Pavillion Gas Field area. “The comments we received from the public and interested parties, […]
Today, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released the revised technical Categorical Use Attainability Analysis (UAA) for Recreation that identifies low flow channels in Wyoming that are not used for swimming or similar water contact activities. The UAA for Recreation was developed in cooperation with input from Wyoming stakeholders and the United States Environmental Protection […]
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Water Quality Division (WQD) is inviting the public, interested organizations, and state and federal agencies to participate in an effort to address nutrients entering Wyoming’s surface waters. Phosphorus and nitrogen are two important nutrients that can cause excessive growth of algae and plants in Wyoming’s rivers and lakes […]
Over 72 percent of Wyoming’s population relies on groundwater for part or all of their drinking water supply. In recognition of the importance of groundwater to the citizens of the state and in conjunction with the National Groundwater Association “Groundwater Awareness Week”, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Water Quality Division (WQD) has designated […]
Riverton, Wyo – On Wednesday, February 17, 2016, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (OGCC) will host a meeting of the Pavillion Working Group in Riverton, WY. At this meeting DEQ and OGCC will provide updates regarding their reports into the investigation of pits, well bore integrity and […]