Author: Tara Kleffner
DEQ seeks applications for Idaho AIR-FAIR high school competition
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking applications to the Idaho AIR-FAIR, an educational pilot program for the 2026–2027 school year.
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LEWISTON – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a representative to fill a vacancy on the Clearwater Basin Advisory Group (BAG).
Read Full ArticleProper septic system operation and maintenance protect human health and Idaho’s water quality
BOISE – Many Idaho households that are not served by public sewers rely on septic systems to treat and dispose of wastewater. Proper operation and maintenance help protect public health, drinking water, groundwater, and surface water.
Read Full ArticleDEQ releases 2026 Triennial Review of Idaho Water Quality Standards
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released the 2026 Triennial Review of Idaho Water Quality Standards. The review will guide water quality standards rulemaking and subprogram development for the next three years.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks comment on off-site waste processing and site treatment plan revisions for Idaho National Laboratory
Accepting comments from September 2, 2026, through October 2, 2026.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks comment on draft reuse permit renewal for Sam Owen Campground
Accepting comments from August 31, 2026, through September 30, 2026.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks comment on draft permit to construct for Suncore Construction and Materials Inc., Nampa, Idaho
Accepting comments from August 25, 2026, through September 24, 2026.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks comment on a proposed settlement action with the City of Bellevue
Accepting comments from August 19, 2026, through September 18, 2026.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks representative for Middle Snake Watershed Advisory Group
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives to fill two vacancies on the Middle Snake Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
Read Full ArticleAvista reducing water releases from Post Falls Dam to minimum required levels
SPOKANE, WA –Avista will reduce water releases from Post Falls Dam to the minimum level required under Avista’s federal operating license beginning this week.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks participation in private well sampling in Minidoka County, Idaho
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reaching out to private domestic well owners within the Minidoka Nitrate Priority Area in Minidoka County to participate in a sampling event in September 2026.
Read Full ArticleDuring Wildfire Smoke Season, DEQ Encourages Idahoans to Use Trusted Air Quality Information
BOISE – As wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality across Idaho and the Northwest, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reminding residents to rely on trusted air quality resources when making decisions about outdoor activities.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $4,910,000 to City of Worley in Kootenai County, Idaho
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $2,760,881 low-interest drinking water construction loan and $2,149,119 in Legislative Supplemental Funding to the City of Worley in Kootenai County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $3,920,000 to Malad City in Oneida County, Idaho
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $2,782,940 low-interest drinking water construction loan and $1,137,060 in Legislative Supplemental Funding to Malad City in Oneida County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ issues boil water advisory for private well owners around Big Springs Ave — Island Park
ISLAND PARK – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is issuing a boil water advisory for private well owners around Big Springs Avenue in Island Park, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for Brundage Mountain Resort Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollution Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit to the Brundage Mountain Resort Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant for preliminary review.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $860,000 to the City of Arco
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today awarded $860,000 in low-interest drinking water lead service line loan funding to the City of Arco in Butte County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks member for Clearwater Basin Advisory Group
LEWISTON – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a representative to fill a vacancy on the Clearwater Basin Advisory Group (BAG).
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $2,179,100 to Garden City, Idaho
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today awarded $2,179,100 in low-interest drinking water construction loan funding to Garden City in Ada County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $1,250,000 to Cedar Springs Community Water, Inc. in Bonner County
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $1,250,000 low-interest drinking water construction loan to the Cedar Springs Community Water, Inc. in Bonner County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $7,383,448 to the City of Kendrick in Latah County
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $7,383,448 low-interest wastewater construction loan to the City of Kendrick in Latah County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $2,000,000 to Camp Fire Inland Northwest in Kootenai County, Idaho
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $2,000,000 low-interest drinking water construction loan to Camp Fire Inland Northwest in Kootenai County, Idaho
Read Full ArticleDEQ issues cyanidation permit modification to Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc.
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is issuing a cyanidation permit modification to Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc (Perpetua Resources) for the Stibnite Gold Project (SGP).
Read Full ArticleDEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for Stibnite Gold Project worker housing facility
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit for preliminary review to Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc. regarding the Stibnite gold project worker housing facility.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks members for Southwest Basin Advisory Group
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking multiple representatives to fill vacancies on the Southwest Basin Advisory Group (BAG).
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $40,527,566 to the City of Sandpoint, Bonner County
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $38,000,000 low-interest wastewater construction loan and $2,527,566 in Legislative Supplemental Funding to the City of Sandpoint in Bonner County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleWyoming, Idaho, and Utah Departments of Environmental Quality announce results of 2021 Tri-State Bear Survey
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah Departments of Environmental Quality have announced the results of the 2021 Tri-State Bear Survey (TBS), a water quality assessment of perennial streams and rivers within the Upper and Central Bear River Basin.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $350,000 to the Strawberry Mink Creek Water Association in Franklin County
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of a $350,000 low-interest drinking water construction loan to the Strawberry Mink Creek Water Association in Franklin County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $4,500,000 to Twenty Mile Creek Water Users Association in Boundary County, Idaho
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $4,500,000 low-interest drinking water construction loan to the Twenty Mile Creek Water Users Association in Boundary County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $89,505 to two Idaho water systems
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded $89,505 to two water systems to help evaluate deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $1,800,000 to the City of Lewiston
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today awarded $1,800,000 in low-interest drinking water emerging contaminant construction loan funding to the City of Lewiston in Nez Perce County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks applications for fiscal year 2027 nonpoint source management grant program
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking grant applications for the fiscal year 2027 federal nonpoint source management § 319 funding cycle.
Read Full ArticleDEQ issues last call for fiscal year 2027 State Agricultural Best Management Practices Grant Program
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will close the application period for the fiscal year 2027 State Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) Grant Program on April 17, 2026.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks representatives for Middle Snake Watershed Advisory Group
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives to fill two vacancies on the Middle Snake Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
Read Full ArticleDEQ Finalizes IPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Industrial Stormwater Discharges
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) finalized the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $1,501,280 to the City of Lewiston
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today awarded $1,501,280 in low-interest wastewater emerging contaminant construction loan funding to the City of Lewiston in Nez Perce County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks representatives for Potlatch River Watershed Advisory Group
LEWISTON – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives to fill six vacancies on the Potlatch River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks representative for Wood River Watershed Advisory Group
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a representative to fill a vacancy on the Wood River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks applications for fiscal year 2027 State Agricultural Best Management Practices Grant Program
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting applications for the fiscal year 2027 State Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) Grant Program.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks representatives for Walcott Watershed Advisory Group
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks representatives to fill vacancies on the Walcott Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks livestock and grazing representative for the Middle Snake Watershed Advisory Group
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a representative to fill a vacancy on the Middle Snake Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $3,200,000 to the Bailey Creek Homeowners Association in Caribou County
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.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks member for Clearwater Basin Advisory Group
LEWISTON – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a representative to fill a vacancy on the Clearwater Basin Advisory Group (BAG).
Read Full ArticleDEQ preparing draft 401 water quality certification for Ashton Hydroelectric Project
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) Docket No. P-2381.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $142,500 to four water systems across Idaho
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded $142,500 to four water systems to help evaluate deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks central Idaho grower representative for the Crop Residue Burning Advisory Committee
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a representative to fill an open central Idaho grower position on the Crop Residue Burning (CRB) Advisory Committee.
Read Full ArticleApplicants sought for the National Water Quality Initiative
TWIN FALLS – The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking applicants in the Middle Snake River region for National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) funding.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards nearly $25,000 to Swan Shores II Homeowner’s Association
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.
Read Full ArticleDEQ issues memorandum for current and new IPDES Multi-Sector General Permit operators
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued a memorandum offering administrative continuance for current Idaho Pollution Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) holders and no action assurance for certain new operators.
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DEQ seeks comment on draft reuse permit renewal for City of Tetonia
Accepting comments from September 3, 2026, through October 5, 2026.
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