Oracle Ridge Mining Proposed Air Quality Permit Public Comment Period

The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality is announcing the opening of a 45-day public comment period for the proposed issuance of an air quality permit ...Documents and Details Here

Marana Regional Landfill Proposed Air Quality Permit Public Comment Period

The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality is announcing the opening of a 30-day public comment period, including an Open House and Formal Public Hearing, for the proposed issuance of an air quality permit ...Documents and Details Here

New Eco Kids Corner Website
Where Discovery and Fun Meet

Curious about our world? Click on our Eco Kids Corner website to discover facts about air, water, soil, climate change and more. Read jokes, write eco poetry, play a guessing game, download activity sheets… Have fun discovering more about our place on earth and about the little things that make a big difference for the planet we share... Eco Kids Corner

What is the second largest energy user in your home?

Water heating uses 16 percent of the total energy used at home, second only to space heating. Here are some ideas to reduce the amount of hot water you use to save you money on your water heating bill, as well as your water consumption bill... Read More

Rosemont Copper Permit Status Update

The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality has denied Rosemont Copper Company's air quality permit application. Rosemont Copper Company was notified of the denial on September 28, 2011. For additional information, please click this link: Rosemont Copper Permit Application Page

FINAL RULING : Rosemont Copper Company Appeal of Permit Application Denial, Monday, December 19, 2011... Details

51 Ways to Green the Earth

51 Ways to Green the Earth is a poster and bookmark designed to help readers discover the many ways to live more eco-friendly. Count the ways you green the Earth!... Poster... Bookmark

Designed by Bill Singleton of Pima County Graphic Services

Can Light Pollution Contribute to Air Pollution?

Sounds strange, but research shows that limiting lights at nighttime and directing lights downward not only helps reduce the sky glow that interferes with star gazing, it also helps reduce air pollution!... Read more

Credit and Debit Card Payments Now Accepted!

For your convenience, Pima County DEQ is now accepting Visa and MasterCard credit or debit card payment.

Transactions using these cards can be made over the telephone or in person anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30.p.m. Monday through Friday, except on County holidays... Read more