Gretchan Heller

This document provides a comprehensive review of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality's achievements in 2025. Key accomplishments include directing grants and loans for clean water infrastructure, completing a statewide study on PFAS chemicals to reduce exposure, reducing lead exposure for students at Pinehurst Elementary School, making significant progress on cleanup efforts at the Triumph Mine, and issuing an air quality permit for Micron Technologies' semiconductor plant to support economic growth. The department remains committed to addressing complex environmental challenges proactively and collaboratively, ensuring high-quality service to communities and customers.

This strategic plan details the core functions, services, and priorities of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality for fiscal years 2026-2029. It outlines the agency's commitment to protecting human health and the quality of Idaho's air, land, and water. The plan focuses on four key goals: making recognizable and measurable environmental improvements, providing outstanding customer service, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and attracting, developing, and retaining a qualified and competent workforce. Intended outcomes include reducing permitting timelines, decreasing staff turnover, accelerating economic growth, and supporting Idaho's communities.

This document serves as the Canyon County Ground Water Quality Improvement and Drinking Water Source Protection Plan, updated in 2022. It functions as an educational and informational resource for local governments and land-management entities, providing background for decision-making and coordinating water quality activities. The plan focuses on addressing nitrate contamination by identifying sources, mapping priority areas, and outlining general strategies for improvement. Key areas include protecting public drinking water sources, managing surface water quality, and providing resources for funding and public outreach. The overarching goals are to reduce nitrate contamination, improve ground water quality to remove areas from the statewide nitrate priority list, and protect the county's ground water and drinking water resources.

This Ground Water Quality Improvement and Drinking Water Source Protection Plan focuses on maintaining and improving ground water quality in Washington County, Idaho, to protect public health and ensure a safe drinking water supply. Key areas of focus include identifying and addressing nitrate contamination, outlining strategies for reducing contamination from various sources, protecting public water supplies, and promoting public awareness and education. The plan emphasizes collaborative efforts among various agencies, local governments, and stakeholders to implement best management practices and achieve water quality goals.

The Elmore County Ground Water Quality Improvement and Drinking Water Source Protection Plan focuses on protecting ground water quality and drinking water sources within Elmore County. It addresses nitrate contamination, identifies potential sources, and outlines strategies for improvement. The plan emphasizes collaboration among various agencies and local governments, promoting public awareness, and implementing best management practices to reduce nitrate loading and protect public health.