DEQ's Mission

To protect, conserve and enhance the quality of Wyoming’s environment
for the benefit of current and future generations.

 
March 25, 2025

The disposal of decommissioned wind turbine blades and towers in Wyoming Final Rule Notice now effective

By Kimberly Mazza CHEYENNE, Wyo – The Presidential Memorandum of January 20, 2025, titled “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review,” temporarily delayed the effective date of the Wyoming Regulatory Program amendments that were published on January 13, 2025 in the Federal Register.  The Wyoming Regulatory Program amendments facilitated the disposal of inert decommissioned wind turbine blades and […]
March 13, 2025

March 13th is Know Your Well Day

By Kimberly Mazza CHEYENNE – To honor the vital role of groundwater for Wyoming residents and in support of the National Groundwater Association’s “Groundwater Awareness Week,” the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Water Quality Division (WQD) has declared March 13th as “Know Your Well Day.” This initiative is part of a DEQ program designed […]
February 10, 2025

WDEQ Celebrates Professional Water and Wastewater Operators

CHEYENNE, WY – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has proclaimed the week of February 10-16, 2025, as Wyoming Professional Water and Wastewater Operator Appreciation Week. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) is joining the Governor in recognizing the essential role these professionals play in safeguarding public health and protecting the environment across the state. “Water […]
January 23, 2025

The DEQ adds mobile air quality monitor to Lysite

Cheyenne, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Air Quality Division (AQD) has begun operating a mobile ambient monitoring station in Lysite, Wyoming.  The AQD will be holding an open house regarding the mobile station on March 4, 2025, 10 a.m.– 12 p.m. at the Lysite – Lost Cabin Community Recreation Center. The public is […]


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