Citizens
The IDEM Web site holds a wealth of information that is helpful to citizens. Participation in the rulemaking and permitting process is encouraged and there are tutorials available. Education is available on a myriad number of environmental subjects and there are brochures, posters and pamphlets in the Publications Catalog to help you inform others.
- Complaints: Need to let us know about pollution in your area? Mail, e-mail, or call our pollution complaint coordinator and they will begin an investigation. The complaint can be anonymous or you can leave information so IDEM can let you know the results of the investigation.
- SmogWatch: Forecasts of ozone and fine particle levels based on region.
- Environmental education programs for schools.
- Environmental Education Lesson Plans: Lesson plans for educators or parents to explain environmental concerns to children.
- Community Right to Know: Informs the public about possible chemical hazards in the area.
- Responsible Property Transfer Law
Top FAQsI Want To...
- What should I do with my old computers and electronics?
- Where can I recycle?
- What are “Pay-as-You-Throw” programs?
- How can I get funding for recycling programs?
- What is “household hazardous waste”?
- Why is mercury dangerous?
- Where can I find information about available IDEM grants, loans, or funds?
- What are the benefits of recycling?
- What is composting and how do I do it?
- Where can I find information about flooding?
