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IdahoDEQ

  1. Be sure to check your Memorial Day weekend air quality report and forecast before you head out: deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/mo… 2:10 PM May 25th via TweetDeck
  2. There’s still time to register for our wastewater operator trainings being offered in May and June. Get details here: deq.idaho.gov/assistance-res… 1:18 PM May 24th via TweetDeck
  3. Job Opening: Watershed Coordinator, Coeur d’Alene Regional Office. Apply by June 21: deq.idaho.gov/about-deq/work… #jobs 8:36 AM May 24th via TweetDeck
  4. DEQ’s P2 Program works with Idaho’s businesses, large or small, to prevent pollution, conserve resources. Learn more: deq.idaho.gov/media/409849-p… 2:34 PM May 23rd via TweetDeck
  5. Find a recycling service provider nearest you. Check out our online recycling directory (scroll to bottom of page): deq.idaho.gov/waste-mgmt-rem… 9:18 AM May 23rd via TweetDeck
  6. Are you overwatering your lawn? Here are some ways to test soil moisture: deq.idaho.gov/media/517997-r… 12:06 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck
  7. The DEQ Coeur d’Alene Regional Office is looking to hire a Senior Environmental Engineer. Get details here: deq.idaho.gov/about-deq/work… #jobs 8:27 AM May 22nd via TweetDeck
  8. If your plans involve camping over Memorial Day weekend, use biodegradable soap, rinse dishes away from streams, lakes deq.idaho.gov/pollution-prev… 1:59 PM May 21st via TweetDeck
  9. See what’s happening at DEQ this week in our online calendar deq.idaho.gov/news-public-co… 12:34 PM May 21st via TweetDeck
  10. Planning a summer vacation? Consider lodging that practices conservation, use public transportation and e-ticketing deq.idaho.gov/pollution-prev… 1:34 PM May 18th via TweetDeck
  11. RT @CityOfBoise: Curb It commercial recy. program easier and more affordable for businesses. bit.ly/J0VxlM 1:22 PM May 17th via TweetDeck
  12. Have you checked your local air quality report and forecast today? deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/mo… 12:09 PM May 17th via TweetDeck
  13. Leave your car at home and hop into the saddle for National Bike to Work Day tomorrow cbsnews.com/8301-505144_16… 10:13 AM May 17th via TweetDeck
  14. MT @Greenversations: Bike to Work, It’s Easier Than You Think! 1.usa.gov/JJ4LVY 12:11 PM May 16th via TweetDeck
  15. Are you on Facebook? So are we! Get environmental tips, information delivered to your news feed: facebook.com/IdahoDEQ 12:04 PM May 16th via TweetDeck
  16. Send your child to school with a waste-free lunch. Here are some sample menus for ideas: deq.idaho.gov/media/412257-w… 8:17 AM May 16th via TweetDeck
  17. Job Opening: Web Developer (two openings), Environmental Management and Information Division, State Office, Boise deq.idaho.gov/about-deq/work… #jobs 1:42 PM May 15th via TweetDeck
  18. Turn the air conditioner down at night and when you’re not home. Better yet, program your thermostat to do it for you. deq.idaho.gov/pollution-prev… 12:55 PM May 15th via TweetDeck
  19. Our “Protect Your Right to Land Apply Biosolids: Understanding EPA’s 503 Regulation Workshop” starts tomorrow. Details: deq.idaho.gov/assistance-res… 12:45 PM May 15th via TweetDeck
  20. Water your lawn during the early morning hours when temperatures, winds are low to minimize evaporation deq.idaho.gov/media/517997-r… 12:22 PM May 14th via TweetDeck