State of the Environment
State of the Environment
DEQ contributes to Wyoming’s quality of life through a combination of monitoring, permitting, inspection, enforcement and restoration/remediation activities, which protect, conserve and enhance the environment while supporting responsible stewardship of our state’s resources.
Annual Reports and Strategic Plans
In addition to DEQ’s State of the Environment, the department releases Annual Reports and Strategic Plans.
Annual Report
Strategic Plans
2019 Highlights
Below are a few highlights of work DEQ Divisions and Programs have accomplished in 2019.
The 2019 “State of the Environment” report highlights many DEQ accomplishments and achievements. From improving our air quality monitors, reclaiming historic abandoned mines, achieving high compliance rates by the regulated community, and improving our ground and surface water throughout the state, DEQ continues to be a leader in environmental stewardship and protection.
Bonding Program
- Total bond amounts: $3,111,977,313
- Land Quality: $2,718,911,067
- Industrial Siting: $137,677,288
- Hazardous Waste: $117,077,821
- Solid Waste: $25,050,380
- Water Quality: $113,260,757
- Total bond amounts: $3,111,977,313
Permitting
- Air Quality Permitting Actions: 1271
- Industrial Siting Permits Approved: 5
- Land Quality Total Active Permits: 687
- Water Quality Permits Issued: 538
Record Requests
- Requests received: 859
- Average days to fulfill: 9
- Records fulfilled: 856
- Overall time spent: 1,245 hours
- Overall cost: $32,967
Compliance
- Air Quality Compliance Rate: 92.2%
- Land Quality Compliance Rate: 98%
- Storage Tank Program Compliance Rate: 85%
- WYPDES Compliance Rate: 72%