North Dakota Department Of Environmental Quality

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality’s Vision is for a sustainable, high quality environment for current and future generations. Our Mission is to conserve and protect the quality of North Dakota’s air, land and water resources following science and the law. Environmental Quality consists of five Divisions and numerous programs responsible for protecting the State's air and water resources, for ensuring the control of radiation, and the proper disposal of waste. Staff scientists, engineers, technicians, and meteorologists also provide technical assistance during environmental matters and emergency response efforts.