Category: News Releases
Agricultural best management practices grant applications due April 15, 2023
April 7, 2023
Idaho landowners, farmers, and ranchers who are interested in implementing agricultural best management practices have until April 15, 2023, to submit applications under the state Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) Grant Program.
DEQ seeks two members for the Middle Snake Watershed Advisory Group
April 6, 2023
TWIN FALLS — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a livestock and grazing representative and a hydropower representative to serve as voting members on the Middle Snake Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
DEQ awards nearly $145,000 to three drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
April 5, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $144,875 to three drinking water and wastewater systems to help facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades, as part of Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan.
DEQ awards nearly $51 million to 14 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
April 5, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $50,550,110 in construction grants to 14 drinking water and wastewater systems.
DEQ seeks members for the Upper Snake Basin Advisory Group
March 31, 2023
TWIN FALLS — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives to fill two vacancies on the Upper Snake Basin Advisory Group (BAG).
DEQ seeks comment on proposed expedited settlement action and consent order with TC Hayden Properties, LLC
March 29, 2023
BOISE—The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a proposed settlement action and consent order with TC Hayden Properties, LLC for violations of the 2022 general permit for discharges from construction activities.
Committee recommends $31 million to improve health of Coeur d’Alene Lake
March 24, 2023
COEUR D’ALENE—The Coeur d’Alene Lake Advisory Committee on Thursday recommended $31 million for 19 projects that will help protect water quality in Coeur d’Alene Lake.
DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit renewal for Basic American Foods, Inc. – Rexburg Facility
March 23, 2023
REXBURG – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit renewal for Basic American Foods, Inc. – Rexburg Facility.
DEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for the city of Bovill
March 23, 2023
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit to the city of Bovill for preliminary review.
DEQ seeks members for the Wood River Watershed Advisory Group
March 22, 2023
TWIN FALLS — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives to fill five vacancies on the Wood River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
DEQ announces public survey; three open houses on potential health risks at Gilmore townsite
March 17, 2023
LEMHI COUNTY — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing the launch of a public survey and three open houses regarding the presence of lead and arsenic in soils at the Gilmore townsite.
DEQ awards $130,254 to Murray Water Association in Shoshone County
March 17, 2023
SHOSHONE COUNTY — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $130,254 in drinking water construction assistance to Murray Water Association in Shoshone County, Idaho.
DEQ awards $480,261 to Drake Subdivision Property Owners Association in Canyon County
March 17, 2023
CANYON COUNTY — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $480,261 in drinking water construction assistance to Drake Subdivision Property Owners Association in Canyon County, Idaho.
DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit modification for city of Menan
March 16, 2023
MENAN – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit modification for the city of Menan, Idaho.
DEQ seeks applications for fiscal year 2024 Agricultural Best Management Practices Grant Program
March 15, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks applications for the fiscal year 2024 Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) Grant Program.
DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit renewal for CS Beef Packers, LLC
March 15, 2023
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit renewal for CS Beef Packers, LLC.
DEQ seeks comment on proposed expedited settlement action with Starr Corporation
March 9, 2023
BOISE—The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a proposed settlement action and consent order with Starr Corporation for violations of the 2022 Construction General Permit for Discharge Activities.
DEQ awards nearly $108,000 to five drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
March 3, 2023
BOISE—The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $107,700 to five drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades, as part of Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan.
DEQ awards nearly $36 million to ten drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
March 2, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $35,250,951 in construction grants to ten drinking water and wastewater systems.
DEQ seeks comment on draft IPDES permit for the city of Lava Hot Springs
February 22, 2023
LAVA HOT SPRINGS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a draft Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit for the city of Lava Hot Springs publicly owned treatment works (POTW).
DEQ awards nearly $52 million to six drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
February 3, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $51,335,442 in construction grants to six drinking water and wastewater systems.
DEQ awards nearly $192,000 to six drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
February 1, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $191,300 to six drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades, as part of Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan.
DEQ seeks members for the Upper Snake Basin Advisory Group
January 31, 2023
TWIN FALLS — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives to fill two vacancies on the Upper Snake Basin Advisory Group (BAG).
DEQ seeks members for the Wood River Watershed Advisory Group
January 30, 2023
TWIN FALLS — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives to fill four vacancies on the Wood River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
DEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for the Lava Hot Springs POTW
January 20, 2023
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an IPDES preliminary draft permit to the city of Lava Hot Springs for preliminary review.
DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit renewal for Stanley Sewer Association
January 11, 2023
STANLEY – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit renewal for Stanley Sewer Association.
DEQ announces $90,300 in grant funding to support sustainable materials management projects
January 10, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking proposals that enhance or support innovative waste reduction or prevention.
Governor Little proposes additional $115 million in drinking water and wastewater funding for fiscal year 2024
January 10, 2023
BOISE — Governor Little announced yesterday his proposal of $115 million to support Idaho’s drinking water and wastewater facilities.
DEQ awards nearly $1.4 million to 24 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
January 5, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $1,322,843 to 24 drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades, as part of Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan.
DEQ awards nearly $31 million to nine drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
January 5. 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $30,304,970 in construction grants to nine drinking water and wastewater systems.
DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit renewal for Sandpiper Shores Master Utility, Inc.
BONNER COUNTY – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit renewal for Sandpiper Shores Master Utility, Inc.
Read Full ArticleCoeur d’Alene Lake Advisory Committee finalizes list of lake cleanup projects
COEUR D’ALENE—The Coeur d’Alene Lake Advisory Committee (CLAC) met today to prioritize $20 million for projects that improve and protect water quality in Coeur d’Alene Lake, as part of Governor Little’s Leading Idaho Initiative.
Read Full ArticleDEQ announces supplemental water infrastructure funding for FY24
December 8, 2022
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing additional funding opportunities to support drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across the state.
DEQ seeks scientific data on Idaho waters for 2024 Integrated Report
December 5, 2022
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking scientific data to assist the agency in evaluating water quality in all Idaho rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs for the 2024 Integrated Report.
DEQ awards nearly $1.7M to 26 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
December 5, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $1,681,466 to 26 drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades as part of Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan.
DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit for Riverbend Meats, LLC
December 2, 2022
IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit for Riverbend Meats, LLC.
DEQ awards nearly $60 Million to 11 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
December 1, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $59,187,419 in construction grants to 11 drinking water and wastewater systems as part of Governor Brad Little’s Leading Idaho initiative.
DEQ seeks comment on proposed expedited settlement action with Engineered Structures, Inc.
November 30, 2022
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a proposed settlement action and consent order with Engineered Structures, Inc. for violations of the 2017 General Permit for Discharges from Construction Activities.
DEQ seeks comment on proposed expedited settlement action with Russell Corporation
November 18, 2022
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is providing notice of a proposed settlement action and consent order with Russell Corporation for violations of the 2017 General Permit for Discharges from Construction Activities.
DEQ announces public hearing and extends comment opportunity on application to modify a permit to construct and Tier 1 operating permit for J.R. Simplot Company – Don Siding Plant
November 18, 2022
POCATELLO – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing a public hearing and extending the public comment period on an application to modify a permit to construct and Tier 1 operating permit for J.R. Simplot Company – Don Siding Plant.
DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit for city of Rockland
November 17, 2022
POWER COUNTY – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a draft water reuse permit for the city of Rockland in Power County, Idaho.
DEQ highlights water quality improvement plans for water bodies in southeastern Idaho and North Idaho
November 17, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is advancing three water quality improvement plans—known as total maximum daily loads—designed to control pollutants in the Beaver-Camas subbasin, Lower Clark Fork River, and Spokane River.
DEQ releases water quality improvement plan reviews for three Idaho water bodies
November 17, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing three water quality improvement plan reviews—known as five-year reviews—which assess conditions in the Fernan Lake Watershed, Kootenai and Moyie River Subbasin, and Salmon Falls Creek Subbasin.
DEQ seeks comment on draft letter of interest forms for supplemental water infrastructure funding
November 16, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on the draft letter of interest forms for supplemental drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding.
Governor Little, DEQ applaud Coeur d’Alene Lake cleanup progress; highlight need for continued work
November 15, 2022
COEUR D’ALENE — The Our Gem Collaborative hosted the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine on Tuesday to discuss findings from The Future of Water Quality in Coeur d’Alene Lake report and take questions from the public.
DEQ seeks comment on proposed expedited settlement action with Brinkmann Construction
November 15, 2022
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a proposed settlement action with Brinkmann Construction for violations of the 2022 construction general permit for discharges from construction activities.
DEQ seeks comment on revision to Carbon Monoxide Limited Maintenance Plan for northern Ada County
November 3, 2022
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a state implementation plan (SIP) revision to the Northern Ada County Carbon Monoxide Limited Maintenance Plan.
DEQ awards over $1 million to 20 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
November 2, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $1,030,979 to 20 drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades.
DEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for Brownlee Hydroelectric Power Plant
October 28, 2022
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit for the Brownlee Hydroelectric Power Plant.
DEQ awards nearly $6.7 million to four drinking water systems across Idaho
October 25, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $6,650,000 in construction grants four drinking water systems.