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DEQ's
Pocatello region, nestled in the southeastern corner of the state,
includes the counties of
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Bannock |
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Franklin |
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Bear Lake |
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Oneida |
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Bingham |
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Power |
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Caribou |
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| Region Characteristics |
This region occupies 11.7% of the
geographical area of the state and 12.6% of the state's population.
Major cities include Blackfoot, American Falls, Pocatello, Soda
Springs, Preston, and Montpelier. This portion of the state is known
for phosphate mining and processing, fishing at Bear Lake, hot springs,
and agricultural production of wheat, potatoes, and sugar beets.
Two large water supply reservoirs dominate the northern portion
of this region at the edge of the Snake River plain: the American
Falls Reservoir on the Snake River and the Blackfoot Reservoir at
the headwaters of the Blackfoot River. To the south, north-south
running ridges and valleys dominate the landscape. Nestled in one
of these valleys is Pocatello, Idaho's third largest city and a
major railroad hub. This region's unique blend of urban, industrial,
and rural character brings forth a variety of environmental protection
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| Environmental Managers in DEQ's
Pocatello Region |
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| Directions to DEQ's Pocatello
Regional Office |
Heading
north on I-15: |
| Take the Clark Street
exit. Turn right at the light onto Center Street. Travel 1/2 mile. Turn right on Hospital Way. Turn left into the Tuscany Plaza. |
From
the Pocatello Airport: |
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Turn east, or left, onto I-84. In 12 miles, merge right, or south onto I-15. Exit at Clark Street. Merge left at the "Y". Turn left at the stoplight onto Center Street. After going below two bridges and traveling 1/2 mile, turn right on Hospital Way. Turn left into the Tuscany
Plaza.
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| Links to Region-Specific Information
on DEQ's Web Site |
Air
Quality |
| Daily Air Quality Reports for Pocatello
and Chubbuck |
| Portneuf
Valley Air Quality Plans, Reports, and Related Documents |
Outdoor Burning Poster (DEQ Poster, June 2007: pdf 595 kb, 1 page)
Make sure what you are burning in your fire is legal. |
Proper Disposal of Trade Waste (DEQ Fact Sheet, June 2007: pdf 113 kb, 1 page)
Understand trade waste disposal rules. |
Water
Quality |
Ground
Water Quality Reports by Geographical Area
Ground
water evaluations listed by county. |
Bear River Basin Advisory Group (BAG)
Agendas, meeting minutes, presentations, and related background information. |
Blackfoot River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG)
Agendas, meeting minutes, presentations, and related background information. |
Portneuf River and Tributaries Watershed Advisory Group (WAG)
Agendas, meeting minutes, presentations, and related background information. |
| Subbasin
Assessments and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) in the Pocatello
Region
Status of
water quality improvement plans in the region. |
| Water Quality in the Pocatello Region: Accomplishments and Current Projects |
Waste
Management and Remediation |
Union
Pacific Rail Yard Site Investigation, Pocatello
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