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DEQ awards nearly $25,000 to Swan Shores II Homeowner’s Association

January 2, 2026 | News Releases, Planning Grant

BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $24,780 drinking water planning grant to Swan Shores II Homeowner’s Association (HOA) in Bonner County, Idaho…

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DEQ issues memorandum for current and new IPDES Multi-Sector General Permit operators

December 30, 2025 | News Releases

BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued a memorandum offering administrative continuance for current Idaho Pollution Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) Multi-Sector Genera…

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DEQ awards Payette Lakes Recreational Water and Sewer District $4,186,255 million in legislative supplemental funding 

December 23, 2025 | Construction Grant, News Releases

BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $4,186,255 in legislative supplemental funding to the Payette Lakes Recreational Water and Sewer District in Va…

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DEQ awards Payette Lakes Recreational Water and Sewer District $2,813,745 low-interest loan

December 23, 2025 | Construction Grant, News Releases

BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $2,813,745 low-interest wastewater construction loan to the Payette Lakes Recreational Water and Sewer Distri…

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Did You Know?

Wondering if there is a burn ban in effect? Visit DEQ’s Air Quality Advisories and Outdoor Burning Restrictions by County Map for current air quality burning restrictions. Always check with your local fire department before burning.
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