Category: News Releases
DEQ seeks members for new Teton River Watershed Advisory Group
March 17, 2025
IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks representatives to form a Teton River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks applications for fiscal year 2026 State Agricultural Best Management Practices Grant Program
March 14, 2025
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting applications for the fiscal year 2026 State Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) Grant Program.
DEQ seeks representative for Wood River Watershed Advisory Group
March 10, 2025
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking members to represent confined animal feeding operation and irrigated agriculture interests on the Wood River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
DEQ awards $90,000 to Calder Water and Sewer District and city of Soda Springs
March 5, 2025
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today awarded $90,000 to two water systems to help evaluate deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades.
DEQ seeks representatives for Bear Lake Watershed Advisory Group
February 28 ,2025
POCATELLO – The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives to fill vacancies on the Bear Lake Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
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.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks members for the Clearwater River Upper Tributaries Watershed Advisory Group
February 10, 2025
LEWISTON – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives to fill four vacancies on the Clearwater River Upper Tributaries Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
DEQ awards $112,500 to three drinking water and wastewater systems in Idaho
February 6, 2025
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today awarded $112,500 to three water systems to help facilities evaluate deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades.
DEQ awards $16.5 million to city of McCall
February 6, 2025
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $16,500,000 low-interest drinking water construction loan to the city of McCall in Valley County, Idaho.
DEQ recommends EPA designate all Idaho airsheds as meeting new particulate matter standards
February 4, 2025
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recommends that the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designate all Idaho airsheds as meeting new federal health standards for particulate matter (PM2.5).
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks representatives for the Boise-Mores Watershed Advisory Group
February 3, 2025
IDAHO CITY – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks representatives to fill vacancies on the Boise-Mores Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks members for Clearwater Basin Advisory Group
January 31, 2025
LEWISTON – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives to fill two vacancies on the Clearwater Basin Advisory Group (BAG).
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks representatives for Walcott Watershed Advisory Group
January 24, 2025
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks representatives to fill vacancies on the Walcott Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
DEQ awards $1.4 million to Kingston-Cataldo Sewer District
January 17, 2025
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $1,432,200 low-interest wastewater construction loan to the Kingston-Cataldo Sewer District in Kootenai County.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $4.5 million in emerging contaminant funding to two Idaho water systems
January 15, 2025
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality today awarded $4,553,300 in emerging contaminant construction loan funding to two Idaho water systems.
Read Full ArticleDEQ prepares preliminary IPDES draft permit for Stibnite Gold Project
January 6, 2025
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit to Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc. for preliminary review. The company has ten days to review the preliminary draft permit and fact sheet for any errors and omissions that should be addressed before the public participation period.
DEQ seeks representatives for Mid Snake Watershed Advisory Group
December 20, 2024
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks representatives to fill vacancies on the Mid Snake Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $340,000 to Cedar Springs Community Water
December 16, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $340,000 in drinking water assistance to Cedar Springs Community Water in Bonner County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks scientific data on Idaho waters for 2026 Integrated Report
December 12, 2024
Boise – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking scientific data to assist in evaluating water quality in all Idaho rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs for the 2026 Integrated Report.
Read Full ArticleDEQ to host public hearing on P. Kay Metal variance
December 6, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is holding a public hearing on a variance from a hazardous waste treatment storage or disposal facility permit for P. Kay Metal Lewiston, LLC.
Read Full ArticleDEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for Avimor water reclamation facility
December 6, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit for the Avimor water reclamation facility for preliminary review.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks representative for Wood River Watershed Advisory Group
December 5, 2024
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a member to represent flood control interests on the Wood River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $45,000 to city of Plummer
November 26, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $45,000 facility planning grant to the city of Plummer in Benewah County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ finalizes use attainability analysis for Bucktail Creek
November 26, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today published the final use attainability analysis (UAA) for Bucktail Creek, recommending no change in beneficial use designations.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $17,900 to Indian Village Water Users Association, Inc.
November 25, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $17,900 facility planning grant to Indian Village Water Users Association, Inc., in Canyon County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $15,000 to Clarkia Water and Sewer District
November 22, 2024
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $15,000 facility planning grant to Clarkia Water and Sewer District in Shoshone County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards over $100,000 in facility planning grants to two Idaho cities
November 21, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of two facility planning grants totaling over $100,000.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $38,650 to Cougar Creek Water Users Association
November 13, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $38,650 facility planning grant to Cougar Creek Water Users Association in Bonner County, Idaho
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $22,500 to Woodland Shores Water and Sewer Association
November 13, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $22,500 planning grant to Woodland Shores Water and Sewer Association in Kootenai County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleState of Idaho finalizes land use transfers to support economic development and recreational opportunities in the Silver Valley
November 12, 2024
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.
Read Full ArticleDEQ releases 2025 Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program Permit Issuance Plan
November 1, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today released the 2025 Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program (IPDES) Permit Issuance Plan.
Read Full ArticleDEQ to host Basin Advisory Group Chair meeting for FY2025 nonpoint source project evaluation
October 30, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hosting a Basin Advisory Group Chair meeting to evaluate nonpoint source projects that are eligible for federal funding.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $22,500 to the city of Teton
October 29, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $22,500 planning grant to the city of Teton in Franklin County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $5.4 million to city of Island Park
October 25, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $5.4 million low-interest drinking water construction loan to the city of Island Park in Fremont County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ announces drinking water and wastewater funding opportunities for fiscal year 2026
October 15, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing fiscal year 2026 funding opportunities for Idaho’s drinking water and wastewater systems.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks representatives for Upper Snake Basin Advisory Group
October 11, 2024
TWIN FALLS — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a representative to fill two vacancies on the Upper Snake Basin Advisory Group (BAG).
DEQ finalizes Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit modification for University of Idaho
October 4, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality today issued a modified Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit for the University of Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ encourages ongoing air quality improvement efforts in the Silver Valley
October 4, 2024
SILVER VALLEY – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is encouraging ongoing efforts to maintain healthy air quality in the Silver Valley and comply with new federal standards.
Read Full ArticleDEQ conducting completeness review for cyanidation permit application for Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc.
October 3, 2024
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) received an application from Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc. for a permit to construct, operate, and close a cyanidation facility intended to contain, treat, or dispose of process water containing cyanide.
Read Full ArticleDEQ awards $10,000 to Strawberry Mink Creek Water Association
October 1, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $10,000 to Strawberry Mink Creek Water Association in Franklin County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks representatives for Wood River Watershed Advisory Group
September 20, 2024
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking members for the Wood River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
DEQ seeks participation in private well sampling event in Lewiston, Idaho
September 4, 2024
LEWISTON –The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reaching out to private well owners in the Lindsay Creek Nitrate Priority Area, located in Lewiston, Idaho, to participate in a private well sampling event.
DEQ seeks participation in private well sampling event in Fremont County
August 13, 2024
IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reaching out to private well owners in the South Fremont Nitrate Priority Area, located in eastern Idaho, to participate in a private well sampling program.
DEQ seeks representatives for Panhandle Basin Advisory Group
August 9, 2024
COEUR D’ALENE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking members for the Panhandle Basin Advisory Group (BAG).
UPDATED: DEQ extends deadline for participation in private well sampling in Twin Falls County
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reaching out to private well owners in Twin Falls County to participate in a private well sampling program.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks comment on updates to the Implementation Guidance for the Idaho Copper Criteria for Aquatic Life
August 5, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on updates to the 2021 Implementation Guidance for the Idaho Copper Criteria for Aquatic Life.
DEQ seeks comment on draft Bucktail Creek Use Attainability Analysis Review
August 5, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on the draft Bucktail Creek Use Attainability Analysis (UAA) Review.
DEQ seeks representatives for Clearwater Basin Advisory Group
July 22, 2024
LEWISTON— The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking members for the Clearwater Basin Advisory Group (BAG).
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks representatives for Salmon River Basin Advisory Group
July 10, 2024
IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking members for the Salmon River Basin Advisory Group (BAG).