Author: Tara Kleffner
DEQ 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 ArticleDEQ seeks comment on draft reuse permit renewal for Wada Farms Potatoes, Inc.
Accepting comments from May 15, 2026, through June 13, 2026.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks comment on draft 401 water quality certification for Gates Ranch Access project
Accepting comments from May 13, 2026, through June 3, 2026.
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 seeks comment on permit to construct modification for Riverbend RNG
Accepting comments from May 5, 2026, through June 4, 2026.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks comment on draft reuse permit renewal for SM Utilities Inc.
Accepting comments from May 5, 2026, through June 4, 2026.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks comment on draft reuse permit renewal for Stimson Lumber Company
Accepting comments from April 30, 2026, through May 30, 2026.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks comment on draft permit to construct modification for Idaho Power Company
Accepting comments from April 29, 2026, through May 29, 2026.
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.
Read Full ArticleDEQ 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.
Read Full ArticleDEQ 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.
Read Full ArticleDEQ 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.
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 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.
Read Full ArticleDEQ 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.
Read Full ArticleDEQ 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.
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 $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.
Read Full ArticleDEQ 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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DEQ announces public comment period for draft air quality monitoring network plan
Accepting comments from May 19, 2026, through June 18, 2026.
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