Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Agency overview
Formed1993 (1993)
HeadquartersRichmond, Virginia
Motto"To protect and improve the environment for the well-being of all Virginians."
Employees800
Agency executive
  • Mike Rolband, Director
Websitedeq.virginia.gov

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is a state environmental agency that is responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, and renewable energy and land protection in the U.S. state of Virginia.

DEQ was formed through the consolidation of the Commonwealth's four main environmental agencies. The agency was established in 1993 and is responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, renewable energy, and land protection. DEQ issues environmental permits, conducts monitoring and inspections, and enforces the law. The agency currently has around 800 employees across seven offices in Virginia.

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