Statewide, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) – Air Quality Division (AQD) is joining the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Weather Service in commemorating May 2 to May 6, 2016, as Air Quality Awareness Week. The week will provide informative opportunities for Wyoming’s citizens to learn more about the state’s […]
Reliance, Wyo – On April 12, 2016, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Abandoned Mine Land Division (AML) will be hosting a public meeting to present recent data collected and upcoming mine subsidence projects in and around the Reliance community. The meeting will start at 6:00 PM at the Reliance Library, 1329 Main Street. This work is a continuation […]
Statewide, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Director, Todd Parfitt, has named Brian Lovett as the new Administrator for the Industrial Siting Division (ISD). Lovett has worked with the department since 1999 in various capacities, more recently being the Outreach Program Manager. “I look forward to working with Director Parfitt in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Upper Green River Basin, WY – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) – Air Quality Division (AQD) is stationed in the Upper Green River Basin this week conducting an air quality study of large produced water disposal ponds. The study is part of the AQD’s Upper Green River Basin Ozone Strategy. “The goal […]
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 […]
Cheyenne, Wyo – Today, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) responded to the Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation and Enforcement’s (OSMRE) ten-day notice related to the reclamation bonding for the mining operations of Arch Coal, Inc., and its subsidiary, Arch Western Resources, LLC. Click here to view DEQ’s response letter In the January […]
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is committed to protect, conserve and enhance the quality of Wyoming’s environment for the benefit of current and future generations. DEQ’s primary concerns with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are about EPA’s legal authority to promulgate this rule and DEQ’s practical ability to implement it. The department is […]
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 […]