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of Environmental Quality To protect, conserve and enhance the quality of Wyoming’s environment for the benefit of current and future generations.

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May 21, 2025

DEQ awards annual coal reclamation award to Buckskin Mine

DEQ
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Excellence in Mining Reclamation Awards are given to Wyoming coal and noncoal mine operators who demonstrate an achievement in a specific aspect of mine reclamation or for overall performance in meeting reclamation goals.  The 2025 DEQ Excellence in Mining Reclamation Award-Coal Category will be presented at the 69th Annual […]
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June 4, 2025

DEQ releases 2024 State of the Environment Report

DEQ
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has released Wyoming’s State of the Environment Report for 2024. The report highlights DEQ’s ongoing work, achievements, and insight into the department’s four primary responsibilities: air, land, waste, and water. “This report underscores the Wyoming DEQ’s leadership and dedication to environmental stewardship and protection. Wyoming consistently sets a […]
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May 27, 2025

Wyoming DEQ Names Jillian Scott 2024 Public Servant of the Year

DEQ
CHEYENNE, WY – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proud to announce Jillian Scott as the 2024 Public Servant of the Year. Scott currently serves as the Quality Assurance Officer for the DEQ’s Water Quality Division (WQD), a role she has held with distinction for several years. Scott was selected for this honor […]
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May 27, 2025

Air Quality Division’s Oil and Gas Team Named 2024 Team of the Year by Wyoming DEQ

Air Quality
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Air Quality Division’s (AQD) Oil and Gas Team has been recognized as the 2024 Team of the Year at the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Annual Awards Ceremony. Led by Amber Potts, AQD Air Quality Resource Management Program Manager, and Michael Morris, AQD State Implementation Plan & […]
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May 21, 2025

DEQ awards annual coal reclamation award to Buckskin Mine

DEQ
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Excellence in Mining Reclamation Awards are given to Wyoming coal and noncoal mine operators who demonstrate an achievement in a specific aspect of mine reclamation or for overall performance in meeting reclamation goals.  The 2025 DEQ Excellence in Mining Reclamation Award-Coal Category will be presented at the 69th Annual […]
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June 4, 2025

DEQ releases 2024 State of the Environment Report

DEQ
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has released Wyoming’s State of the Environment Report for 2024. The report highlights DEQ’s ongoing work, achievements, and insight into the department’s four primary responsibilities: air, land, waste, and water. “This report underscores the Wyoming DEQ’s leadership and dedication to environmental stewardship and protection. Wyoming consistently sets a […]
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