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DEQ awards $3,200,000 to the Bailey Creek Homeowners Association in Caribou County

February 25, 2026 | Construction Grant, News Releases

BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded a $3,200,000 low-interest drinking water construction loan to the Bailey Creek Homeowners Association in Caribou County, Idaho.

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DEQ seeks member for Clearwater Basin Advisory Group

February 25, 2026 | News Releases

LEWISTON – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a representative to fill a vacancy on the Clearwater Basin Advisory Group (BAG). 

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DEQ preparing draft 401 water quality certification for Ashton Hydroelectric Project

February 3, 2026 | News Releases

IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is preparing a draft 401 water quality certification for the Ashton Hydroelectric Project—Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) …

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DEQ awards $142,500 to four water systems across Idaho

January 30, 2026 | News Releases, Planning Grant

BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded $142,500 to four water systems to help evaluate deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades.

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Did You Know?

You need a permit to burn your field. To get a permit, visit DEQ’s Crop Residue Burning web page. Growers registered to burn with DEQ are automatically registered for a fire safety burn permit with the Idaho Department of Lands.
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