On March 27, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold an open house for the public to learn more about the Lysite mobile ambient air monitoring station (Lysite…
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Wyoming Advances Use of Decommissioned Wind Turbines as Coal Mine Backfill
This week, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation and Enforcement released its Record of Decision on the repurposing of inert decommissioned wind turbine…
Western States Water Council PFAS Roundtable Summary
Summarizes the discussion of the January 18, 2023 states-only roundtable discussion on PFAS challenges and opportunities for coordination and policy resolution.
Wyoming Recognized for Abandoned Mine Efforts
Wyoming received a national award for its work in reclaiming abandoned hardrock mines and mitigating physical safety hazards.
Wyoming Debuts ‘WY Risk It’ Video to Encourage Lead Line Testing
Wyoming DEQ and OSLI produce “WY Risk It? Test Your Water Line for Lead” video, helping residents learn more about their water service line.
Wyoming DEQ Steps into the Podcast Studio
Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality released the third episode of State of The Environment, a monthly podcast featuring Director Todd Parfitt and staff reflecting on various programs and activities of the agency.
Wyoming Issues First Batch of Class VI Permits
Last week, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approved its first three Class VI Permits for the storage of carbon dioxide in deep geological formations. The permits took a…
Wyoming Marks 50th Anniversary in PBS Interview
This week, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) was featured by PBS in an episode of Wyoming Chronicle on the occasion of the agency’s 50th anniversary. ECOS member Todd…
Wyoming Signs Landmark Agreement to Transfer Uranium Mining Site
In a win for the state, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) last month signed a letter of termination for Western Nuclear Inc.’s Split Rock Uranium license. Wyoming has…
Wyoming Pond Emissions Calculator Garners National Best Practice Award
Last week, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s Air Quality Division (AQD) received the Best Practice Award from the Association of Air Pollution Control Agencies (AAPCA). AAPCA’s annual Best Practices…
