Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Work could get underway early next year on eleven projects intended to keep toxic algae blooms from growing in Lake Coeur d’Alene and the waterways that…

The state of Idaho is soliciting proposals for projects that would lower the phosphorus level in Coeur d’Alene Lake.Governor Brad Little has set aside $2…

Idaho state officials say they want to move quickly on projects that reduce phosphorus pollution in Lake Coeur d’Alene. Phosphorus promotes the growth of…

Weather forecasters say smoke and haze are in the forecast this weekend in parts of the Inland Northwest.One air quality regulator in north Idaho says it…

With the arrival of hot weather Spokane county officials are now banning most open fires. It's been a long time coming, but with temperatures in the 90s…

For years, Idaho’s Silver Valley has had skies that have failed to meet federal air quality standards. But the air has gradually improved and may soon get…

The air in north Idaho’s Silver Valley has gradually improved to the point where it may soon meet federal standards.“This was a wonderful year for air…