Updated at 1:20 p.m. MT on July 31, 2026: DEQ issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following Idaho counties: Ada, Adams, Canyon, Clearwater, Gem, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, Owyhee, Payette, and Washington Counties, where all burning is prohibited. Take steps to protect your health and check DEQ’s air quality advisories map for future burn decisions.
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BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today awarded $150,000 to three water systems to help evaluate deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades.
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded $9,640,000 to Idaho water systems in Canyon and Boundary counties to support wastewater and drinking water system upgrades.
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.
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TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives from the environmental and nonmunicipal permittee industries to fill two vacancies on the Upper Snake Basin Advisory Group (BAG).