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Announcement Icon Updated at 3:30 p.m. MT on August 10, 2026: DEQ issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following Idaho counties: Ada, Adams, Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Canyon, Gem, Kootenai, Owyhee, Payette, Shoshone, and Washington Counties, where all burning is prohibited. Take steps to protect your health and check DEQ’s air quality advisories map for future burn decisions. Learn more Close
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DEQ seeks representative for Wood River Watershed Advisory Group

August 11, 2026 | News Releases

TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a representative to fill a vacancy on the Wood River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG). 

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Avista reducing water releases from Post Falls Dam to minimum required levels

August 7, 2026 | News Releases

SPOKANE, WA –Avista will reduce water releases from Post Falls Dam to the minimum level required under Avista’s federal operating license beginning this week.

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DEQ seeks participation in private well sampling in Minidoka County, Idaho

August 4, 2026 | News Releases

BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reaching out to private domestic well owners within the Minidoka Nitrate Priority Area in Minidoka County to participate in a sampling ev…

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During Wildfire Smoke Season, DEQ Encourages Idahoans to Use Trusted Air Quality Information

July 27, 2026 | News Releases

BOISE – As wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality across Idaho and the Northwest, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reminding residents to rely on trusted air quality reso…

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Did You Know?

Wondering where the smoke is coming from? Check the Fire and Smoke map and turn on the “NOAA smoke plumes” layer to see where the smoke may be coming from. For information on specific fires and locations, check out InciWeb.
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