Assistance & Resources

Idaho’s environmental laws, rules, and programs can be complex and difficult to understand. DEQ’s assistance and education efforts are aimed at helping citizens, schools, businesses, and communities learn about required as well as recommended actions to protect the environment and public health and encouraging them to make healthy, sustainable choices.

Interactive Mapping and GIS Data

DEQ's interactive mapping applications provide a relatively easy way to view GIS data in a web browser interface. View here.

Educational Tools

The environment is a fascinating subject for teachers, students, environmental professionals, and citizens alike. Resources are available on the pages below for teachers, students, and others who wish to know more about pollution and how to prevent it. Learn more.

Environmental Guide for Local Governments

The Idaho Environmental Guide is a resource created to help elected officials and communities understand and manage their environmental responsibilities while preventing pollution and working toward sustainability. Access the guide here.

Industry-Specific Assistance

Certain industries in particular are impacted by environmental regulations. Resources are available for owners and operators of the businesses listed below to help them learn about how to comply with applicable air, water, and waste regulations. Learn more.

For Engineers & Developers

Engineers and developers who work on public drinking water and wastewater projects will find checklists and guidance documents to assist in designing these systems in this section of DEQ's website. Learn more.

Compliance & Enforcement

Compliance activities include traditional enforcement methods, such as inspections and public complaint response, as well as technical assistance and education and outreach. Learn more.

Public Records Requests

Requests for information to DEQ generally fall into two categories: general information request or public records request. Requests may be submitted via email, fax, mail, hand delivery, or the online form below. Fees for copying costs may apply. Learn more.

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