Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality

For this week's #EmployeeSpotlight, we'd like to introduce y'all to Paul Parks (right). Paul is a Data Management Analyst in our Water Quality Division. This year, Paul is thankful for the love and support of his friends, and for hope. He is looking forward to the annual #Thanksgiving tradition of traveling to spend time with his extended family, catch up with his siblings and parents, and enjoy a home-cooked meal. The part he's looking forward to most are the fresh-baked pies. #HappyThanksgiving, y'all!

The Environmental Quality Board will hold a public meeting tomorrow, 11/21/2024, at 9:30 a.m. at the Department of Environmental Quality, 707 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK. Members of the public are encouraged to attend. There will be a public forum following the regular business meeting. For more info: https://lnkd.in/gst7z8GX

Check out this video of students in Lone Grove participating in their school's Pond Water Quality Project - a program that was made possible through one of DEQ's #EnvironmentalEducation grants! https://lnkd.in/gJ-2J8HJ DEQ is still accepting Environmental Education Grant Applications until December 1, 2024. For more information about the grant or to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gXU2cW5b

Today we bring you another #EmployeeSpotlight, in honor of #AmericaRecyclesDay and the approaching #Thanksgiving holiday. The employee we'd like to introduce you to today is Tory Smith, an Environmental Programs Specialist in our hazardous waste section. Tory inspects facilities across the state to make sure that they are safely disposing of their waste in compliance with regulations. She also helps produce our series of Did You Know videos that you've seen here on our page. This year, Tory is thankful to be surrounded by her friends and family. She is grateful for their kindness, love, and support. #HappyThanksgiving #Thanksgiving2024 #Oklahoma #Environment

The Boil Order for Prague Public Water Supply, located in Lincoln County, has been suspended. The water is now safe for human consumption. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/g36Rt5eY

State offices, including the State Environmental Laboratory, will be closed today in observance of the #VeteransDay #Holiday. Regular business hours will resume tomorrow. Happy Veterans' Day, #Oklahoma! #VeteransDay2024

DEQ has issued a mandatory boil order for Prague Public Water Supply, located in Lincoln County. The order was issued due to E. coli in the drinking water. For more info: https://lnkd.in/g7n2qpfD

It's time for another #EmployeeSpotlight! Today we'd like to introduce you to Amber Troy, one of DEQ's many dedicated field personnel. Amber works in our Goodwell field office. She handles environmental compliance and complaints in Cimarron and Texas Counties, as well as inspecting minor water wells throughout the panhandle. This year, Amber is thankful for her family, as well as all of the animals and pets on her farm (including the pictured baby turkey, Okra). She's also thankful for the many adventures she's had with her family in the #Oklahoma panhandle and further afield. #Environment #Thanksgiving #Thanksgiving2024

The Boil Order for the Cherokee RWD #16 Woodhaven, located in Cherokee County, has been suspended. The water is now safe for human consumption. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gEbuzeZp

Remember to get out and #Vote today, #Oklahoma! Polls close at 7 p.m., and as long as you are in line when they close, you can still cast your ballot. #Election #Election2024