Avoid and report blue-green algae

News from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality: With summer upon us and more people heading to Wyoming’s lakes and reservoirs to recreate, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ), […]

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Blue-green algae risks continue despite cooler temperatures

A lake with cyanobacterial bloom.

An email release shared by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality on October 9th, 2025, states that risks associated with Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms continue despite cooler temperatures. Information from the […]

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Human case of West Nile virus reported in Laramie County

Cheyenne Laramie County Public Health is reporting Laramie County’s first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this season. The case was identified in an adult resident who developed neurological […]

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Prevent Mosquito Bites to Prevent West Nile Virus Infection

News from the Wyoming Department of Health: With mosquito season ramping up, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) urges people to protect themselves from mosquito bites this summer to help […]

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Summer Illnesses Linked to Water, Animals Can Be Avoided

Hand reaching in the water

News from the Wyoming Department of Health: Avoiding certain illnesses linked to water fun and animal activities during summer is possible by following a series common-sense do’s and don’ts, according […]

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Environmental Health streamlining phone services to better customer service

Environmental Health Office

The Environmental Health Division at Cheyenne Laramie County Public Health has implemented a phone tree system. A phone tree is an automated service which gives callers a menu of options […]

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