Welcome!
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is the state agency tasked with ensuring clean air, water, and land in the state and protecting Idaho citizens from the adverse health impacts of pollution. We work with federal and state agencies, local governments, businesses and industries, community organizations, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions.
Among DEQ's key responsibilities are monitoring air and water quality, issuing permits to limit emissions of pollutants, developing plans to restore water bodies to healthy conditions, protecting drinking water, and overseeing management of hazardous and solid wastes and cleanup of contaminated sites. We also provide outreach and technical assistance to help Idahoans understand and comply with environmental laws and rules.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about efforts underway to preserve the quality of Idaho's environment for use and enjoyment today and in the future.
What's New at DEQ?
Check out the most recently updated pages on DEQ's website.
- Public Comment Opportunity - §401 Certification - Mayflower Creek Project - Payette National Forest
- Public Comment Opportunity - Idaho Forest Group - Laclede - Air Quality Permit Renewal
- Public Comment Opportunity - §401 Certification - Cottonwood Creek Project - Boise National Forest
- Public Comment Opportunity - §401 Certification - Little Silver Creek Project - Boise National Forest
- ABC Exam Review Wastewater Treatment Operator OIT and I Training
- News Release - Idaho Supreme Potatoes Air Quality Permit Application
- News & Public Comments & Events
- Public Comment Opportunity - Draft Annual Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Network Plan
- News Release - Draft Annual Air Quality Monitoring Network Plan
- Crop Residue Burning
