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DEQ Boise Regional
Office
1445 N. Orchard
Boise, ID 83706
ph: (208) 373-0550
fx: (208) 373-0287
toll free: (888) 800-3480
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About Us: DEQ's Boise Region
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DEQ's
Boise Region includes the counties of
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Gem |
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Owyhee |
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Boise |
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Payette |
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Canyon |
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Valley |
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Elmore |
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| Region Characteristics |
This large region includes forest
lands with active timber harvesting, extensive desert rangeland,
old and currently active mines, and an abundance of fertile valleys
where crops, such as onions, mint, corn, and fruit are grown. The
region includes the Mountain Home Air Force Base, the lower Snake
River from King Hill to Hells Canyon Dam, and the recreational area
of McCall and Cascade. With only 27% of the state's geographical
area and 40% of the population, this southwest corner of the state
can be considered the population center. This region, containing
the state capital and several smaller cities, has been one of the
fastest growing regions in the state. With growth comes a myriad
of environmental issues, including air pollution from traffic congestion,
potential ground water contamination, and the need for more drinking
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| Environmental Managers in DEQ's
Boise Region |
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| Engineering Plans and Specifications
Design Review |
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Idaho Code §39-118, DEQ is authorized to review engineering
plans and specifications for the following types of public works
or city infrastructure projects:
new sewage systems,
sewage treatment plants or systems, other waste treatment or disposal
facilities, public water supply systems or public water treatment
systems or for material modification or expansion to existing
sewage treatment plants or systems, waste treatment or disposal
facilities, and public water supply systems or public water treatment
systems.
To assure
developers, municipalities, and interested parties in DEQ's Boise
Region up-to-date information on the review status of engineering
plans and specifications, the following two reports have been developed:
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Engineering
Plans and Specifications WebLog
(pdf format; last updated: August 19, 2008)
Identifies
all projects in DEQ's Boise Region currently awaiting assignment
for engineering design review and the position of each project
in the assignment queue.
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In-Review
Project Report
(pdf format; compiled: August 19, 2008)
Lists
all projects in DEQ's Boise Region currently under engineering
design review in alphabetical order. |
The reports
are updated a minimum of once a week. Additional information not
contained in the reports may be requested via email at projectinfo@deq.idaho.gov. |
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| Links to Region-Specific Information
on DEQ's Web Site |
Air
Quality |
| Daily Air Quality Reports for Treasure Valley, Boise,
Meridian, McCall, and Nampa |
| Ada
County/Treasure Valley Air Quality Reports, Plans, and Related Documents |
| Overview
of Air Quality in DEQ's Boise Region |
| Air Quality Publications Related to Boise and the Treasure Valley |
Water
Quality |
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Lower Boise River Water Quality Plan Web Site |
Ground
Water Quality Reports by Geographical Area
Ground
water evaluations listed by county. |
South Fork Boise River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG)
Agendas,meeting minutes, preseentations, and related background information. |
Subbasin
Assessments and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) in the Boise Region
Status of
water quality improvement plans in the region. |
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