DEQ announces drinking water and wastewater funding opportunities for fiscal year 2024

October 11, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing fiscal year 2024 grant and loan funding opportunities for Idaho’s drinking water and wastewater systems.

State of Idaho Receives $4 Million for EV Infrastructure

National Academy of Sciences finds Coeur d’Alene Lake showing signs of recovery; further work needed to guide future efforts

September 30, 2022
BOISE — Certain water quality trends are improving in North Idaho’s iconic water body, according to the National Academy of Sciences’ (NAS) Future of Water Quality in Coeur d’Alene Lake report.

DEQ extends comment period on draft IPDES permit for the city of Rexburg

September 29, 2022
REXBURG – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended the public comment period for the proposed city of Rexburg Idaho Pollution Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) Permit (ID0023817).

DEQ preparing draft 401 water quality certification for Black Canyon Bliss hydroelectric facility

September 22, 2022
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is preparing a draft 401 water quality certification for Stevenson No. 2 (Black Canyon Bliss) hydroelectric facility – Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Docket No. P-8866. 

DEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for Albeni Falls Dam

September 22, 2022
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit to the Albeni Falls Dam for preliminary review.

DEQ seeks members to serve on new watershed advisory group in Coeur d’Alene

September 16, 2022
COEUR D’ALENE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks representatives from various interest groups to serve on a new South Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).

DEQ and OEMR announce Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Program award recipients  

September 1, 2022
BOISE — The Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR) and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have awarded Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Program funds to 12 recipients across the state of Idaho.

DEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for the city of Rexburg

July 28, 2022
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit to the city of Rexburg for preliminary review.

DEQ seeks source water protection grant applications

July 25, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking grant applications for the FY23 source water protection funding cycle.

When in doubt, stay out of the water: Protect yourself and pets from cyanobacterial blooms this summer

July 20, 2022
BOISE – Summer is peak season for cyanobacterial blooms (previously called cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms) and Idahoans are reminded to protect themselves and their pets when recreating in and around water.

DHW and DEQ to host free soil screening event at Gilmore

July 12, 2022
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and federal partners are hosting a free soil screening event for residents and property owners in Gilmore, Idaho.

DEQ to host an interagency open house on cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins

July 7, 2022
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) invites the public to join for an open house event focused on cyanobacteria, cyanotoxins, and water quality monitoring at Cascade Lake.

DEQ seeks comment on proposed expedited settlement action with Conger Management Group, Inc.

BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks public comment on a proposed settlement action with Conger Management Group, Incl for discharge for violations of the 2022 construction general permit for discharges from construction activities.

$20 million in Leading Idaho funds available for projects that reduce phosphorus pollution in Coeur d’Alene Lake

July 1, 2022
COEUR D’ALENE — The Coeur d’Alene Lake Advisory Committee announced Friday that the period for submitting nutrient-reduction proposals is now open thanks to an additional $20 million made available through Governor Little’s Leading Idaho initiative.

DEQ seeks grant applications for CAFO Improvement Fund program

July 1, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking grant applications for the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Improvement Fund program.

Final amended consent judgments against Idaho Power Company available for public review

July 1, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is publishing notice that the final amended consent judgments against Idaho Power Company (Idaho Power) have been entered by the courts.

With wildfire season approaching, DEQ reminds public of available air quality resources  

June 30, 2022

BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is encouraging the public to prepare for smoke impacts this year during what is expected to be another active wildfire season. 

DEQ awards $2.7 million to city of Grand View in Owyhee County

June 24, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $2,770,750 low-interest drinking water construction loan to the city of Grand View in Owyhee County.

DEQ Awards $500,000 to the city of St. Maries in Benewah County

June 23, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $500,000 in drinking water construction assistance to the city of St. Maries in Benewah County.

DEQ awards $5.3 million to Laclede Water District in Bonner County

June 23, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $5,320,000 low-interest drinking water construction loan to Laclede Water District in Bonner County.

Public invited to townhall meetings on Institutional Controls Program at Bunker Hill Superfund Site

June 21, 2022
KELLOGG – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Panhandle Health District (PHD), and Basin Environmental Improvement Project Commission (BEIPC) Citizen Coordinating Council (CCC) are hosting two townhall meetings on proposed changes to the regulatory framework for the Institutional Controls Program (ICP) at the Bunker Hill Superfund Site.

DEQ awards $6,857,000 to the Kidd Island/Harbor View Joint Sewer Board in Kootenai County

June 16, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $6,857,000 low-interest drinking water construction loan to Kidd Island/Harbor View Joint Sewer Board in Kootenai County.

DEQ announces up to $133,300 in grant funding to support sustainable materials management projects

June 16, 2022
BOISE —The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking project proposals that enhance or support innovative waste reduction or prevention.

DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit for Avimor Water Reclamation Company

June 15, 2022
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a draft wastewater reuse permit for Avimor Water Reclamation Company.

DEQ to host open house on cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins

June 14, 2022
TWIN FALLS—The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) invites the public to join for an open house event focused on cyanobacteria, cyanotoxins, and water quality monitoring.

DEQ awards $37,916 to Little Blacktail Ranch Water District in Kootenai County

May 6, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $37,916 in drinking water construction assistance to Little Blacktail Ranch Water District in Kootenai County.

DEQ seeks comment on proposed Idaho Power Company settlement

April 7, 2022
BOISE — On April 7, 2022, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) filed complaints in Ada, Gooding, Jerome, Owyhee, Power, Twin Falls, and Valley counties against Idaho Power Company (Idaho Power) for violations of the Clean Water Act at 15 hydroelectric projects located on the Snake River or its tributaries.

DEQ awards $37,289 to Arrowhead Ranch Water Association, Inc. in Bonner County

April 6, 2022
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $37,289 in drinking water construction assistance to Arrowhead Ranch Water Association, Inc. in Bonner County, Idaho.

DEQ extends Sustainable Materials Management grant deadline

BOISE — Due to an anticipated increase in funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is extending the deadline for project submissions for the previously announced Sustainable Materials Management Grant application.

DEQ seeks representatives for the Kootenai Bay Watershed Advisory Group

COEUR D’ALENE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks representatives from various interest groups to serve on the new Kootenai Bay Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).

DEQ to host public informational meeting on P. Kay Metal variance

LEWISTON – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a public informational meeting on a variance from a hazardous waste treatment storage or disposal facility permit for P. Kay Metal Lewiston, LLC.

DEQ seeks comment on draft IPDES permit for The Edge Resort

GARDEN VALLEY – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a draft Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit for The Edge Resort.

Advisory committee makes final recommendation on strategies to reduce phosphorus pollution in Coeur d’Alene Basin

COEUR D’ALENE—The Coeur d’Alene Lake Advisory committee made its final recommendation yesterday, ranking a list of 22 pollutant-reduction projects that are eligible for funding under Governor Little’s Leading Idaho initiative.

DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit modification for Stonebriar Homeowners Association

MERIDIAN— The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit modification for Stonebriar Homeowners Association.

Idaho Takes Charge of Newly Upgraded Kellogg Central Treatment Plant

(Kellogg, ID – October 21, 2021) — The State of Idaho has officially taken possession of the newly upgraded Central Treatment Plant in Kellogg, Idaho. The recently completed $50 million project was undertaken by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) and their contractor, Wood Environmental and Infrastructure Services, with oversight by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The project is part of the larger, multi-agency/multi-state Coeur d’Alene Basin Cleanup, underway from the Montana state line to the Washington state line in northern Idaho.

Governor Little’s advisory committee begins work prioritizing phosphorus-reduction proposals for Coeur d’Alene Lake

COEUR D’ALENE — The Coeur d’Alene Lake Advisory Committee convened Wednesday to review 40 phosphorus-reduction proposals submitted by the local community and determine how to best spend the $2 million provided under Governor Little’s Building Idaho’s Future initiative.

DEQ seeks comment on proposed settlement action with Idaho Cobalt Company

BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks public comment on a proposed settlement action with Idaho Cobalt Company for unpermitted discharges of mining adit outflow to the North Fork of Iron Creek.

DEQ awards $27,000 to Hoo Doo Water and Sewer District, Inc.

BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of  $27,000 in drinking water construction assistance to Hoo Doo Water and Sewer District, Inc. in Latah County, Idaho.

DEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for The Edge Resort

BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit to the Go Left, LLC – The Edge Resort for preliminary review.

DEQ seeks comment on draft IPDES construction general permit

BOISE– The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a draft Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit for storm water discharges from construction projects of one acre or greater.