By Kristine Galloway CHEYENNE – A longtime environmental caretaker recently retired from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) but continuing his work for the county. Brian Lovett retired last week from his position as administrator of DEQ’s Industrial Siting Division (ISD). In November, he won election to the seat he already held on the […]
By Kristine Galloway The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s dedication to student safety extends further than better air quality for kids. While the 92 new school buses the DEQ helped school districts purchase with grants are going a long way to ensuring Wyoming kids breath cleaner air, those buses also include the latest safety features […]
By Kristine Galloway Three years ago, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) dedicated itself to improving student safety statewide. The DEQ created the School Bus Replacement Program in 2016 and has helped replace 92 buses in Wyoming’s school districts with about $2.1 million in grant money. That money comes partially from the Environmental Protection […]
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is teaming up with EnSave, Inc. to provide energy audits for Wyoming farms and small businesses. Energy audits are customized plans to identify energy savings for businesses. These audits typically find 10 to 35 percent savings. “Our goal is to provide assistance to small businesses in Wyoming. This […]
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will recognize Loaf ‘N Jug – Mini Mart, Inc. with the Third Quarter of 2016 Environmental Stewardship Award. This is the first such award for Loaf ‘N Jug. Loaf ‘N Jug is being recognized for its voluntary efforts to replace underground piping that has had a history of […]
Green River, WY –The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel (CAP) will meet in Green River, WY on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. The panel will be discussing Air Quality Rule updates. The group will also be voting on the Environmental Stewardship Award Winner for the 3rd Quarter of 2016. “The CAP […]
On July 19, 2016, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will be recognizing Simon Contractors Company of Cheyenne, WY with the 2016 2nd Quarter Environmental Stewardship Award. The award is given to companies that are nominated by DEQ staff for voluntary efforts to reduce environmental impacts while conducting business. This is the first such award for […]
Gillette, WY –The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel (CAP) will meet in Gillette, WY on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. The panel will be discussing upcoming Air Quality and Industrial Siting Rules. The group will also be voting on the Environmental Stewardship Award Winner for the 2nd Quarter of 2016. […]
Target Stores in Casper and Cheyenne are being recognized by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Environmental Stewardship Program for innovative voluntary efforts to reduce the amount of hazardous waste that enters local landfills and is misidentified for destruction by company personnel. The two stores are being recognized after recent inspections were completed […]
Casper, WY –The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel (CAP) will meet in Casper, WY on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. The panel will be discussing the new Environmental Stewardship Program and Award, Air Quality Rule updates, and sulfer dioxide (SO2) 1-hour information updates. “We expect good discussion during this meeting,” said Landon […]