Georgia is using drones to complete site investigations more efficiently and protect its waterways.
Compliance & Enforcement
Maryland Launches Online Environmental Service Center to Streamline Permit Process
Maryland Department of the Environment launched an online Environmental Service Center to streamline permit applications, allowing applicants to search for permits, upload documents, and track application status.
Utah Signs State-Federal Permitting MOU
Utah Governor Cox signed an MOU with the Permitting Council to better coordinate state and federal efforts and streamline procedures.
Missouri Reconvenes Environmental Crimes Task Force after 25 Years
Missouri MoDNR has reconvened its Environmental Crimes Task Force, combining law enforcement, prosecutors, and environmental regulators.
Resolution 17-2: On the Value of Diverse and Innovative Approaches to Advance Compliance with Environmental Requirements
In this resolution, ECOS seeks support for compliance assistance and innovative compliance approaches from U.S. EPA, the regulated community, and academic institutions and encourages study of the effectiveness of these efforts.
Resolution 17-3: On the Value of Supplemental Environmental Projects
In this resolution, ECOS encourages the use of Supplemental Environmental Projections (SEPs) by states to respond to environmental harm and to invigorate communities.
Resolution 98-9: U.S. EPA Enforcement in Delegated States
In this resolution, ECOS encourages U.S. EPA to work with ECOS and the states to address state and federal roles in enforcement and compliance; to perform its program oversight role consistent with policy and agreements and in a manner that does not extend into individual state regulatory actions; and to recognize a variety of approaches to monitor compliance and measure performance.
Wyoming Cites Accomplishments & Ongoing Work in State of the Environment Report
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality published its 2025 State of the Environment Report showcasing the agency’s accomplishments over the last year.
Arkansas Showcases 2025 Environmental Accomplishments
The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment spotlighted a year of measurable progress in 2025, with accomplishments spanning water quality protection, air permitting, land restoration, and enterprise support.
Connecticut Promotes Environment-Energy Nexus with Permit Processing Improvements
Connecticut DEEP Commissioner Katie Scharf Dykes joined Governor Ned Lamont in signing Executive Order 26-1, designed to improve the timeliness, transparency, and predictability of state licensing and permitting.
