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Look Out For Harmful Algal Blooms When Recreating This Summer
Helena - When recreating on Montana's waterbodies this spring, summer and fall, be on the lookout for harmful algal blooms (HABs) that can occur on Montana's reservoirs and lakes. While not all algal...
DEQ Announces Approximately $1 Million In Available Grants For Water Quality
Helena -The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking applications for approximately $1 million in funding for nonpoint source pollution reduction projects available under the Federal Clean Water Act. Nonpoint source pollution is...
Montana's Draft Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan Now Available For Public Comment
Helena —The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) invite the public to provide input on an electric vehicle infrastructure plan for Montana. Over the last few months, the agencies have...
DEQ Seeks Public Comment On Multi-Sector General Permit For Stormwater Discharges Associated With Industrial Activity
Helena - The Department of Environmental Quality is proposing to renew the Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity such as mining. The renewal of...
DEQ Recognizes National Radon Action Month With Free Radon Test Kits
Helena - January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas found in some Montana homes. Long-term exposure can lead to a risk of lung cancer so it’s important to have your home tested for radon and install a...
DEQ & DPHHS Urge Schools To Test For Lead In Drinking Water
Helena - Schools across Montana are testing their drinking water for lead ahead of the Dec. 31, 2021 deadline outlined in the DPHHS Administrative Rules of Montana regarding matters of public health in schools. Dozens of school districts have...
DEQ Is Seeking Public Comment On Issuing 401 Water Quality Certification For Keystone XL Pipeline Project
Helena - The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment and holding a remote public hearing on the tentative determination to issue a Water Quality Certification for the Keystone XL Pipeline project in eastern...