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Wyoming DEQ Releases 2025 State of the Environment Report

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has published its 2025 State of the Environment Report. The report details the agency's initiatives and accomplishments in air, land, waste, and water management, highlighting reclamation efforts and compliance metrics.

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.

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.

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.

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.