Laramie, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) – Air Quality Division (AQD) has begun operating a mobile ambient monitoring station in Laramie, Wyoming. The mobile monitoring station began operations on April 5, 2017, and will be in place for approximately one year. The mobile monitoring station includes gaseous monitors (NOx, SO2, O3 and methane/non-methane hydrocarbons), […]
On Tuesday, March 28, 2017, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will host a public meeting to present groundwater cleanup and remediation project plans regarding a historical Perchloroethylene (PCE) plume in the Casper area. The Casper PCE Plumes orphan site is approximately 150 acres in an area that originates on the southern end of downtown […]
In recognition of the importance of groundwater to the citizens of the state 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.” Over 72 percent of Wyoming’s population relies on groundwater for part or […]
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Storage Tank Program (STP) reported the highest underground storage tank (UST) operational compliance rates in the country to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) during federal fiscal year 2016. STP regulates the installation and operation of regulated storage tank systems (such as gas stations) and oversees cleanup […]
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will recognize Loaf ‘N Jug – Mini Mart, Inc. with the Third Quarter of 2016 Environmental Stewardship Award. This is the first such award for Loaf ‘N Jug. Loaf ‘N Jug is being recognized for its voluntary efforts to replace underground piping that has had a history of […]
Pinedale, WY: The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will meet with the public on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 for an Upper Green River Basin (UGRB) Ozone Update. The meeting will begin November 29, 2016 at 6:00 pm with opening remarks by AQD Administrator Nancy Vehr. After opening remarks, multiple stations will be facilitated by […]
Today, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released its Pavillion, Wyoming Area Domestic Water Wells Final Report and Palatability Study. This final report is a result of the State of Wyoming’s continued investigation into drinking water quality concerns in the Pavillion Gas Field area. “The comments we received from the public and interested parties, […]
Green River, WY –The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel (CAP) will meet in Green River, WY on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. The panel will be discussing Air Quality Rule updates. The group will also be voting on the Environmental Stewardship Award Winner for the 3rd Quarter of 2016. “The CAP […]
Today, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released the revised technical Categorical Use Attainability Analysis (UAA) for Recreation that identifies low flow channels in Wyoming that are not used for swimming or similar water contact activities. The UAA for Recreation was developed in cooperation with input from Wyoming stakeholders and the United States Environmental Protection […]
On July 19, 2016, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will be recognizing Simon Contractors Company of Cheyenne, WY with the 2016 2nd Quarter Environmental Stewardship Award. The award is given to companies that are nominated by DEQ staff for voluntary efforts to reduce environmental impacts while conducting business. This is the first such award for […]