The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) – Solid Waste Permitting and Corrective Action Program will be celebrating Solid Waste and Recycling Workers Week from June 16-24, 2025. DEQ invites Wyoming citizens to thank the often-overlooked solid waste and recycling workers in our Wyoming communities during this week. Their work is essential to safeguarding Wyoming’s […]

CHEYENNE, WY – With summer upon us and more people heading to Wyoming’s lakes and reservoirs to recreate, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ), the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), and the Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB), in collaboration with partners, want to remind the public to avoid and keep animals away from harmful cyanobacteria […]

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has released Wyoming’s State of the Environment Report for 2024. The report highlights DEQ’s ongoing work, achievements, and insight into the department’s four primary responsibilities: air, land, waste, and water. “This report underscores the Wyoming DEQ’s leadership and dedication to environmental stewardship and protection. Wyoming consistently sets a […]

CHEYENNE, WY – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proud to announce Jillian Scott as the 2024 Public Servant of the Year. Scott currently serves as the Quality Assurance Officer for the DEQ’s Water Quality Division (WQD), a role she has held with distinction for several years. Scott was selected for this honor […]