State DEQ

NDEP Workshop on Grant and Water Regulation Updates

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) will hold a public workshop on March 16, 2026, to solicit comments on updates to its Capital Improvement Grant and Clean Water regulations. Interested parties are invited to participate in person, by phone, or via Microsoft Teams.

Nevada NDEP Clean Water Act Certification Request for Rosewood Creek

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is requesting public comment on a Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the Lower Rosewood Creek Passage Project. The applicant, Nevada Tahoe Conservation District, seeks authorization for Nationwide Permits 14 and 27 from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

NDEP Renews Mule Canyon Mine Water Permit for Newmont USA

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has renewed the water pollution control permit for Newmont USA's Mule Canyon Mine. The permit authorizes construction, operation, and closure of mining facilities in Lander County, Nevada, ensuring state waters will not be degraded.

Nevada DEQ Proposed Splash Pad Permit

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is proposing to issue a new Manufacturing, Commercial, Mining and Silvicultural Discharge permit (NV0024202) for a splash pad at Sunset Regional Park, applied for by Clark County. The public has until April 20, 2026, to submit comments on the draft permit.

Nevada DEQ Proposed Action for Water Discharge Permit NV0023159

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has issued a notice of proposed action for a water discharge permit (NV0023159) for Clark County. The public comment period is open until April 13, 2026.

Governor's Energy Task Force Hosts Miles City Open House

Montana's Governor's Energy Task Force is hosting a public open house in Miles City on March 24, 2026, to gather feedback on energy issues. The task force is charged with providing recommendations to the Governor on increasing affordable and reliable energy options for the state.

DEQ Seeks Comment on Butte Exploration Project EA

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for an exploration project proposed by SBM Montana LLC near Butte and Walkerville. The comment period closes on March 2, 2026.

Montana DEQ Draft Dryland Opencut Environmental Assessment for Comment

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has released a draft programmatic Environmental Assessment (EA) for Dryland Opencut Mining Permit Applications. The DEQ is accepting public comments on this draft EA until March 23, 2026.

Louisiana DEQ Seeks Projects for Clean Water Fund Support

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) is inviting eligible projects to apply for funding through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for State Fiscal Year 2026. Pre-applications are due by March 31, 2026, with funding commitments anticipated by the end of May 2026.

LDEQ Releases Tangipahoa River Seafood Arsenic Testing Results

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) released results from a seafood tissue study of the Tangipahoa River following a fire incident. Arsenic levels were detected but deemed similar to background levels and not expected to pose a public health risk.