The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC) has launched a Wetland Screening Tool to assist users with identifying potential wetlands – and the extent of those wetlands – throughout…
Compliance & Enforcement
West Virginia Receives Class VI Primacy
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) has received primary enforcement authority over Class VI wells used for the long-term underground storage of carbon dioxide. This milestone makes West…
Louisiana Streamlines Oil & Gas Permitting Processes
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) recently announced significant steps to streamline the state’s oil and gas permitting processes. These updates, outlined in a report submitted to the Governor’s…
Connecticut Seeks Input on EJ Community Resource Hubs
This week, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) released a draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and a notice of an opportunity for public comment on its proposal…
New Mexico Enforcement Actions Raise Millions for Taxpayers
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) achieved a major milestone in FY24, bringing $30.2M through enforcement actions and surpassing the department’s $25.5M operating budget designated by the Legislature – an…
Wyoming Recognized for Abandoned Mine Efforts
Wyoming received a national award for its work in reclaiming abandoned hardrock mines and mitigating physical safety hazards.
Resolution 18-2: Adequately Funded Training Programs for Environmental Success
In this resolution ECOS urges EPA to adequately and consistently fund training programs; encourages state agencies to leverage training resources by providing access to state training materials to other agencies;…
Illinois Enacts Nation’s 16th Battery Recycling Law
Illinois requires battery producers to fund and manage the collection, transportation, and recycling of portable primary and rechargeable batteries.
Texas Hosts Annual Environmental Trade Fair and Conference
TCEQ hosted their Environmental Trade Fair and Conference, during which attendees from across the environmental sector joined agency staff for learning and development opportunities.
Virginia Agencies Collaborate on Environmental Impacts of Construction Projects
Staff of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently collaborated with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in a two-day training focused on meeting environmental commitments related to construction…
