About DEQ
As public servants, our responsibilities and authorities are derived from the laws of the state of Oklahoma.
As our customers, we owe it to you to provide clear and courteous service, and to always exhibit professionalism and integrity. We call this standard PEAK Performance. It is a reflection of our commitment to making decisions based on common sense, good science and fiscal responsibility, while performing our work in a timely, effective and respectful manner.
OUR MISSION AND VISION
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is implementing bold, forward-thinking actions to achieve our MISSION “to protect and improve public health and our environment.” Our VISION is “to lead the nation in fostering a healthy and sustainable future through effective and innovative environmental actions.” Together, these represent our commitment to make sure all Oklahomans have clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and our land is protected – making Oklahoma an even better place to live.
OUR GOALS
GOAL ONE:
Place at the forefront of agency planning and execution, internal communications, and interactions with citizens, businesses, and our local, state, and federal counterparts.
GOAL TWO:
Continuously evaluate agency processes to identify and reduce, or eliminate, inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and other non-value-added steps, providing a more timely and cost-effective product to customers.
GOAL THREE:
Maintain a responsive, equitable and timely environmental complaints process and emergency response system.
GOAL FOUR:
Ensure agency rules and compliance monitoring/enforcement processes are transparent, easy to understand, and fairly administered.
GOAL FIVE:
Use technology to improve agency transparency, customer compliance with environmental laws, and information dissemination.