In recognition of Earth Day, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has released Wyoming’s State of the Environment Report for 2018.The report highlights DEQ’s ongoing work, achievements, and insight into the department’s four primary responsibilities: air, land, waste, and water. “From improving our air quality monitors, reclaiming historic abandoned mines, achieving high compliance rates by the […]
On Friday, April 12, 2019, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) filed a Notice of Violation with Maverik Inc. regarding the recent release of gasoline from their Maverick Country Store #389 in Lander, WY. Since April 3, staff from DEQ, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), and local emergency responders have been working to […]
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 […]
By Kristine Galloway Residents across Wyoming can rest assured that their communities will remain safe from chemical contaminants created by leaking landfills. That’s thanks to work completed in partnership between local governments and the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s Cease and Transfer Program. The program, created in 2013 under W.S. 35-11-528, helps municipalities across the […]
Today, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Water Quality Division (WQD) released the 2018 Annual Report for the Wyoming Nonpoint Source Program. The Wyoming Nonpoint Source Program works through voluntary and incentive methods to preserve and restore the quality of Wyoming’s surface and groundwater resources. To do this, the program relies on the voluntary […]
On Tuesday, February 19, 2018, the Wyoming Environmental Quality Council approved proposed rule revisions to the Land Quality Division (LQD) financial assurance regulations. This rule package was developed to address changes in financial assurance instruments, corporate structuring, and financial markets that have occurred since the original LQD bonding rules and regulations were adopted in 1982. […]
Statewide, WY – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is now accepting grant proposals for emissions reduction projects across the state. Proposed projects must involve methods to mitigate nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from vehicles listed within the eligible mitigation actions established in DEQ’s Volkswagen (VW) Mitigation Plan. More detailed information about eligible mitigation actions […]
Statewide, Wyo – In honor of National Recycling Day, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) would like to recognize the important role that recycling plays in our state. “There are many recycling facilities located across the state and by having them in operation, they are able to reduce the amount of waste going into […]
Pinedale, WY – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will host a pre-Winter Ozone Season Update on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. The meeting will be an open house with multiple stations to provide one-on-one opportunity to answer questions and exchange information. The DEQ stations will include 2019 Winter Ozone Season information, compliance and […]
Cheyenne, Wyo. — Today, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Air Quality Division (AQD) launched its Open Air website. The website provides the public with access to data, public records, and other information about Division-permitted facilities. Previously the public had to submit a records request or physically visit DEQ’s offices to obtain data, materials, […]