Updated at 1:20 p.m. MT on July 31, 2026: DEQ issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following Idaho counties: Ada, Adams, Canyon, Clearwater, Gem, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, Owyhee, Payette, and Washington Counties, where all burning is prohibited. Take steps to protect your health and check DEQ’s air quality advisories map for future burn decisions.
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May 7, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is postponing the submission of a water quality improvement report for the Bruneau River Subbasin.
June 7, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has finalized the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) general permit for small suction dredge mining with minor modifications.
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit to the Go Left, LLC – The Edge Resort for preliminary review.
SHOSHONE COUNTY – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) finalized three land transfers and a renewable lease agreement for property located within the Bunker Hill Superfund Site, helping advance local economic development and recreational opportunities throughout the area.