Due to the COVID-19 pandemic challenges and in line with DEQ’s continual efforts to make its processes open, transparent and accessible – including public notices – DEQ is now offering the use of computer kiosks at the department’s office locations. For the public and staff safety, these kiosks will be isolated away from staff members. Additionally, all […]
On Friday, April 10, 2020, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released its “Temporary Guidance on Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program”. This guidance provides a temporary path forward due to the COVID-19 pandemic regarding administrative relief and enforcement discretion for various reporting requirements. We are all working to adapt to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 […]
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality offices remain open across the state. Although some of our staff may be teleworking from remote locations, the department remains committed to ensuring that all department responsibilities and functions are carried out timely and within regulatory requirements. However, due to recent circumstances there will be some adjustments to minimize person-to-person contact. Upcoming Abandoned […]
By Kristine Galloway CHEYENNE – The weather is warming up some, and we just might see the early spring promised last month by revered groundhog Punxsatawney Phil. With warmer weather comes the tradition of spring cleaning, which increasingly includes tossing and recycling old electronics, especially because people receive new items as Christmas gifts. The Wyoming […]
In recognition of the importance of groundwater to the citizens of the state and in conjunction with the National Groundwater Association’s “Groundwater Awareness Week”, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Water Quality Division (WQD) has designated Friday, March 13th, as “Know Your Well Day.” More than 72% of Wyoming’s population relies on groundwater for part […]
This week has been proclaimed as the Wyoming Professional Water and Wastewater Operator Appreciation Week by Governor Mark Gordon. Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection and Wastewater Treatment operators are professionals that are vital to Wyoming. They protect public health by ensuring that our drinking water is safe and pure. They protect our Wyoming lakes […]
Today, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released its Final Pavillion, Wyoming Gas Field Domestic Water Wells Report on Recommendations for Further Investigation. This final report presents the findings of domestic water wells sampling conducted as part of the recommendations for further investigation identified in the November 2016 Pavillion, Wyoming Area Domestic Water Wells […]
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality recently began operating a mobile ambient monitoring station near Boulder. The station began operations Oct. 9 and will be in place for approximately one and a half years. The mobile monitoring station includes gaseous monitors for NOx, SO2, O3 and methane/non-methane hydrocarbons; continuous monitoring for PM10 and PM2.5; a camera system; […]
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) recently began operating a mobile ambient monitoring station in James Town. The station began operations Dec. 17 and will be in place for approximately one year. The mobile monitoring station includes gaseous monitors for NOx, SO2, O3 and methane/non-methane hydrocarbons; continuous monitoring for PM10 and PM2.5; a camera system; and […]
In the fall of 2018, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Air Quality Division (AQD) launched Open Air, which can be accessed at: https://openair.wyo.gov. Open Air provides the public with access to data, public records, and other information about Division-permitted facilities. Open Air, which is part of the IMPACT data system, was designed to allow […]