The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will be recognizing Asbestos Awareness from April 1-7, 2024 to help the public better understand what asbestos is, where it comes from, what building materials might contain it and how to dispose of it. Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral that was mined all over the […]
WYOMING – J.R. Simplot Company and Par Pacific were recently recognized by the EPA for reducing their energy use while providing cost-saving energy efficiency solutions that protect the climate, improve air quality, and protect public health. The two Wyoming companies were among 103 others nationwide that earned the EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2023. According […]
By Kimberly Mazza In recognition of the importance of groundwater to the citizens of Wyoming and in conjunction with the National Groundwater Association “Groundwater Awareness Week”, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Water Quality Division (WQD) has designated March 13th as “Know Your Well Day.” With more than 53,000 private wells in Wyoming, a good […]
By Kimberly Mazza CHEYENNE – Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon proclaimed this week, Feb. 5-11, as the Wyoming Professional Water and Wastewater Operator Appreciation Week. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) is joining him in honoring these essential professionals. Water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment operators are professionals who are vital to Wyoming. […]
Statewide, WY – The Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI) and the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) are working together to protect public health by helping Wyoming’s communities identify lead service lines in drinking water systems. As part of a nationwide initiative, drinking water systems need to identify and generate an inventory […]
By Kimberly Mazza CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Three Class VI permits have been issued by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) – marking the first Class VI permits to be issued for the state of Wyoming. Class VI permits are granted for the storage of CO2 in deep geological formations. The Wyoming Legislature worked with the […]
By Kimberly Mazza Statewide, WY – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) is featured in the most recent episode of Wyoming Chronicle in recognition of its 50th anniversary. A local public television program presented by Wyoming PBS, Wyoming Chronicle is an innovative weekly program of interviews with newsmakers, artists, innovative thinkers, and unique Wyoming […]
Statewide, WY – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is now accepting grant proposals for emissions reduction projects across the state. Proposed projects must involve methods to mitigate nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from vehicles listed within the eligible mitigation actions established in DEQ’s Volkswagen (VW) Mitigation Plan. More detailed information about eligible mitigation actions […]
By Kimberly Mazza CHEYENNE – The Department of Environmental Quality Land Quality Division (DEQ/LQD) Administrator recently testified before the House Natural Resource Committee Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. The purpose of the oversight hearing was to examine the Biden Administration’s Abandoned Mine Lands and Active Mining Programs. During his testimony, Wendtland provided a background […]
By Kimberly Mazza CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is recognizing America Recycles Day (ARD) today and celebrating the recycling-efforts of Wyoming’s citizens that play an important part in keeping our state beautiful. Officially started in Texas on November 15, 1994, this national event is celebrated every year to educate and encourage […]