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 Idaho Environmental Guide

Idaho Environmental Guide: A Resource for Local Governments

The Idaho Environmental Guide was developed to help elected officials and communities understand and manage their environmental responsibilities while preventing pollution and working toward sustainability.  It addresses city and county concerns about air and water quality, and waste management, and other environmental topics. 

 
 Air Info

Air: Assistance for Citizens and Communities

Look here for up-to-date air quality reports for your area, information on air issues such as air pollution, burning, odors and more, and links to DEQ publications on air topics of interest to citizens and communities.
 
 Water Info

Water: Assistance for Citizens and Communities

See our water section for information on drinking water quality and ground water protection and to learn about efforts to protect the quality of lakes, rivers, and streams in your area.
 
 Waste Info

Waste: Assistance for Citizens and Communities
Read about how to minimize waste, prevent pollution, and safely dispose of hazardous wastes, find out where and what to recycle in Idaho, and link to various environmental fact sheets.
 
 Environmental Newsletters

Green News for Schools: January 2009

Information on how to join the Clean Air Zone, grant money available for Clean Air Zone sign installation, and current members of the Clean Air Zone program.  Learn about the Waste-Free Lunch Toolkit, how to green your school laboratory, and marking storm drains as a student volunteer project.

Idaho Communities Environmental News, Issue 3

Find out about the Idaho Environmental Guide, a new online resource for communities.  Also included in the newsletter is information about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, DEQ outreach programs, and the crop residue burning program.

Idaho Communities Environmental News, Issue 2

Learn how reducing vehicle idling time can save fuel, money, and protect the air quality.  Read more about the Clean Air Zone Idaho program and how local governments can participate.  Find out about Pharmaceuticals and how they affect the environment.  FInd out about financing for water and wastewater systems. 

Idaho Communities Environmental News, Issue 1

Learn about the Clean Air Zone Idaho program for communities and businesses and see the list of current participants. Read about options for analog TVs when the signal converts to digital in February 2009. See how communities can help protect water quality by marking storm drains. 




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