Author: Tara Kleffner

DEQ seeks comment on proposed settlement action with Trilogy Development, Inc.

Accepting comments from March 20, 2026, through April 19, 2026.

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DEQ seeks comment on draft modified permit to construct for Clearwater Paper Corporation

Accepting comments from March 19, 2026, through April 20, 2026.

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DEQ 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).  

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DEQ 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.

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DEQ seeks comments on the Upper Salmon River Subbasin Total Maximum Daily Load and Five-Year Review

Accepting comments from March 16, 2026, through April 15, 2026.

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DEQ seeks comment on draft 401 water quality certification for Boise Pathway Design project

Accepting comments from March 12, 2026, through April 2, 2026.

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DEQ seeks comment on draft 401 water quality certification for Swainson’s Hawk Arbor Subdivision project

Accepting comments from March 11, 2026, through April 1, 2026.

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DEQ announces public comment period on Class 2 permit modification for PacifiCorp

Accepting comments from March 6, 2026, through May 5, 2026.

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DEQ 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). 

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DEQ seeks comment on draft 401 water quality certification for Whitehurst Village Subdivision project

Accepting comments from March 5, 2026, through March 26, 2026.

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DEQ 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).

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DEQ seeks comment on draft 401 water quality certification for Perimeter Drive bridge replacement for Paradise Creek undercrossing project

Accepting comments from March 2, 2026, through March 23, 2026.

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UPDATED: DEQ extends public comment opportunity on finding of no significant impact environmental determination for City of Troy’s wastewater improvement project

Accepting comments from February 27, 2026, through April 13, 2026.

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DEQ 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.

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DEQ 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). 

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DEQ seeks comment on draft cyanidation permit modification for Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc.

Accepting comments from February 19, 2026 through April 20, 2026.

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DEQ 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.

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DEQ 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.

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DEQ seeks comment on draft Jervois Mining USA Points of Compliance Determination

Accepting comments from January 26, 2026, to March 27, 2026.

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DEQ 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. 

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Applicants 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.

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DEQ 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. 

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

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 Valley County, Idaho.

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

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 District in Valley County, Idaho.

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DEQ awards $412,975 to Camelot Water Association, Inc.

BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded $412,975 in low-interest drinking water lead service line loan funding today to the Camelot Water Association, Inc. in Canyon County, Idaho.

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DEQ 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). 

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DEQ preparing draft 401 water quality certification for Felt Hydroelectric Project

IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is preparing a draft 401 water quality certification for the Felt Hydroelectric Project—Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Docket No. P-5089.

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DEQ awards $110,000 to two water systems in Idaho

BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $110,000 to two water systems to help evaluate deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades. 

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DEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for the Jug Mountain Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant

BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit to the Jug Mountain Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plantfor preliminary review.

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DEQ 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).

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DEQ awards $1,165,000 to the city of Clifton in Franklin County

BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $1,165,000 low-interest drinking water construction loan to the city of Clifton in Franklin County, Idaho.

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DEQ awards $610,000 to Murray Water Association

February 20, 2025

BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today awarded of $610,000 in drinking water construction funding to the Murray Water Association in Shoshone County, Idaho.

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