State DEQ

Iowa DNR Asks Public to Report Prairie Chicken Sightings

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is requesting public assistance in reporting sightings of prairie chickens across several Iowa counties. This initiative aims to gather data on the declining population to inform conservation efforts.

Public Meeting on Silver Lake Phosphorus Treatment

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting on March 30, 2026, to discuss a planned alum treatment for Silver Lake in Delaware County. The treatment aims to reduce phosphorus and mitigate algae blooms, with applications scheduled for fall 2026 and spring 2027.

Wyoming DEQ Deploys Mobile Air Monitor in Rawlins

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has deployed a mobile ambient air monitoring station in Rawlins, Wyoming. The station will collect data for approximately one year to assess air quality, particularly downwind of oil and gas development.

Wyoming DEQ Promotes "Know Your Well Day" for Private Well Owners

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) is promoting "Know Your Well Day" on March 13, 2026, to educate private well owners on the importance of testing, tending, and treating their water systems. This initiative highlights the owner's responsibility for ensuring safe drinking water, as private wells are not regulated by state or federal government.

Wyoming DEQ Celebrates Water and Wastewater Operators

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) is celebrating Wyoming Professional Water and Wastewater Operator Appreciation Week, February 9-15, 2026. Governor Mark Gordon proclaimed the week to recognize the essential role these professionals play in safeguarding public health and protecting the environment across the state.

WDEQ Native Plants Project Sagebrush Planting Event Seeks Volunteers

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) is seeking volunteers, specifically restoration ecologists and land stewardship professionals, to mentor students at its 2025 Native Plants Project Annual Sagebrush Planting Event. The event aims to provide hands-on ecological education and promote land stewardship among youth.

Wyoming DEQ: Lonesome Lake and Big Sandy Lake Water Quality Findings

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) has released findings from an evaluation of Lonesome Lake and Big Sandy Lake. The study indicates that E. coli levels in both lakes met state water quality standards for recreational uses during the summer of 2025.

Vermont ANR Fines MAX LLC for Underground Storage Tank Violations

The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation has fined MAX LLC $8,250 for multiple violations of Underground Storage Tank Rules at its Brattleboro gas station. The violations included issues with spill containment, labeling, and failure to report suspected releases, leading to a temporary halt in fuel deliveries.

Liz Thompson Receives Sally Laughlin Award for Conservation

The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) announced Liz Thompson as the recipient of the 2025 Sally Laughlin Award for her significant contributions to land and biodiversity conservation in Vermont. Thompson is recognized for her extensive work with various conservation organizations and her role in shaping state conservation policies and educational programs.

Vermont Housing Crisis and Executive Order on Development

Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources and Department of Public Service issued a notice highlighting the state's housing crisis, requiring 30,000 new homes by 2030. Governor Scott's Executive Order aims to accelerate development timelines and reduce costs through regulatory reforms, facing opposition from some environmental groups.