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Newsroom: Press Release Archive: September 2012

September 28, 2012
ADEQ Officials Announce Temporary Aquifer Protection Permit Issued to Curis Resources for Proposed Florence Mine
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality officials announced today that a temporary individual aquifer protection permit (APP) has been issued to Curis Resources for discharges associated with a proposed mining operation in Florence.
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September 27, 2012
ADEQ Releases Schools Chemical Management Toolkit to Assist Schools in Maintaining Safe Classroom Environment
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality officials announced today the release of a 60-page schools chemical management toolkit publication to assist school districts throughout the state in managing chemicals used at schools.
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September 13, 2012
ADEQ Plans Water Quality Testing Events on Sept. 29 during Verde River Day Festivities at Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality officials announced today that the agency will conduct water quality testing events for the general public on Saturday, Sept. 29 during the 24th Annual Verde River Day at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood.
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September 6, 2012
EPA Approves Plan that Nogales Meeting National Health Standards for Dust Control on U.S. Side of Border
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a plan which recognizes that Nogales, Ariz., would be meeting national health standards for dust control were it not for dust emanating in Mexico.
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