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” (March 7-13, 2021), Governor Mark Gordon has proclaimed Sunday, March 13th, as “Know Your Well Day.” More than 72% of Wyoming’s population relies on groundwater for part or all of their […]
Statewide, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Director, Todd Parfitt has named Colin McKee as the new Industrial Siting Division (ISD) Administrator. McKee’s previous experience includes eight years as a policy advisory for former Governor Matt Mead where he played an integral role in the successful roll out of the Governor’s energy strategies. […]
On March 2, 2021, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced that they are accepting applications for lead testing in drinking water at schools and child care facilities.Through a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant program, this voluntary effort provides water testing resources at Wyoming schools and childcare facilities. Governor Mark Gordon directed DEQ to […]