Responsible for eliminating safety hazards and repairing environmental damage from past mining activities as well as provide assistance to communities affected by mining.


 

Monitors Wyoming’s air resources and through permitting and inspection programs works to keep the air clean and healthy.

 

Responsible for reviewing the socio-economic and environmental impacts of major industrial developments before issuing a permit for construction.


 

Ensures that mining practices minimize impacts to the environment and that affected areas are properly restored after mining is complete.



 

Ensures the proper handling and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes and manages programs for the cleanup of previously contaminated sites.




 

Responsible for monitoring and protecting the quality of the state’s water resources (both surface and groundwater) to keep it clean and healthy.

Provides business services and support to DEQ’s divisions and environmental assistance and information to Wyoming’s citizens and businesses.