DEQ seeks comments on Black Rock permit

Examiner approves BNSF changes

DEQ would have closer involvement if leak occurs

COEUR d'ALENE - The Kootenai County hearing examiner has recommended approval of permit changes the commissioners have proposed for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad's refueling station in Hauser.

Inspections secure at BNSF depot

County, state officials meet about future oversight of refueling station

Superfund Straight Talk April 2013

Answering Citizens’ Questions about the Coeur d’Alene River Basin Cleanup

DEQ seeking water body input

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public comment on its draft Water Body Assessment Guidance. The purpose of the guidance is to help DEQ staff assess waters of the state to determine if they meet water quality standards and support beneficial uses.

Air quality dips; burning restricted

While high pressure weather systems built up Sunday, vertical air mixture was nearly non-existent, causing the Department of Environmental Quality to issue an air stagnation advisory.

Monitoring Idaho's water bodies

Idaho is well-recognized for its scenic streams, rivers and lakes, with abundant water recreation opportunities that attract visitors from around the globe.

DEQ lifts North Idaho burn ban as air quality improves

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality said Monday a burn ban has been lifted and air quality is improving in North Idaho. However, that could change.

Montana drops 'bad actor' claim against Hecla mine executive

Filing drew criticism from environmental groups that supported sanctions against Phillips Baker Jr.

DEQ seeks comments on Chilco air-quality permit

DEQ awards Shoshone County water district $8.5 million

Shoshone County went through a three-day saga in April 2017 after the Central Shoshone County Water District’s water transmission mainline broke. The Kellogg School District and businesses were forced to close before a boil water order was eventually issued.

Health Advisory Issued for Fernan Lake

Panhandle Health District (PHD) and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have issued a health advisory for Fernan Lake. PHD and DEQ are urging the public to use caution when recreating in or near the water, especially where ingestion is a risk.

Spring cleaning? DEQ answers your outdoor burning questions

BOISE — Spring cleaning in Idaho is underway and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) receives numerous questions from residents asking which items can be burned outdoors. Although the agency recommends finding alternatives to burning whenever possible to protect air quality and public health, when burning may be necessary here are some frequently asked questions to help you out:

Boiling over

Post Falls trailer park residents frustrated over lingering water problems

POST FALLS - Joan Roberts knows the value of good drinking water by default.

DEQ awards $2.5M loan to Bottle Bay district

SAGLE - The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is awarding the Bottle Bay Recreational Water and Sewer District a $2.5 million low-interest loan to upgrade and expand its system.

Blue-green algae advisories lifted for Hayden and Avondale Lakes

Health advisories for Hayden Lake and Avondale Lake have been lifted by Panhandle Health District and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. The advisories were issued in late June/early July due to high concentrations of blue-green algae that can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals.

KEC seeks air quality operating permit

PHD: Harmful algae in Rose Lake

Panhandle Health District (PHD) in collaboration with the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare (IDHW) and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have issued a public health advisory for Rose Lake. Recent water sampling by DEQ indicates the presence of cyanobacteria, also known as a harmful algae bloom (HAB) or blue green algae in Rose Lake. The public is urged to use caution when recreating in or near the water, especially where ingestion is a risk.

Mobile park's water issues linger

Problems have been unfixed since May

POST FALLS - The water situation at the Arundel by the River mobile home park - murky since May - remains that way despite residents being told the problem would be rectified three weeks ago.

Trying to limit algae blooms

Input sought on DEQ plan for Fernan Lake

COEUR d'ALENE - The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public comment on a proposed plan to reduce excess nutrients that are a source of blue-green algae blooms in Fernan Lake.