Wyoming
Wyoming DEQ Celebrates 50th Anniversary This Year
The Wyoming Division of Environmental High quality (DEQ) is celebrating an enormous anniversary this yr.
In 1973, the DEQ was created by means of the Environmental High quality Act. The aim of the Act was to guard and improve air, land, and water assets.
The primary appearing director for the DEQ, Robert E. Sundin, acknowledged that in response to citizen concern for the setting, Wyoming’s govt department of presidency ready and sponsored laws to create the DEQ in the course of the 1973 session.
Todd Parfitt, who has been with the DEQ for 29 years and has been the Director for the final ten years, considers it an honor to guide the company and serve the state throughout this extraordinary time.
“All through these 50 years, the DEQ has skilled and overcome many challenges whereas remaining true its unique mission. As we have a good time this milestone, I wish to categorical my appreciation for the excellent workers, previous and current. We additionally recognize and have a good time all which have introduced us so far,” acknowledged Parfitt.
The DEQ will probably be sharing these important individuals, occasions and accomplishments which have made the company what it’s right this moment. Its historical past and milestones will probably be featured on the DEQ’s 50th Anniversary Story Map all year long.
The Story Map could be seen on the company’s web site at https://deq.wyoming.gov/.
Parfitt invitations Wyoming residents to hitch DEQ in celebrating and recognizing the accomplishments these 50 years have seen.