Louisiana DEQ received U.S. EPA’s proposed approval of its CCR permit program application, shifting permitting authority to the state and following several similar recent approvals.
Land & Waste
Kentucky Awards Waste Management Grants from Pride Fund
Kentucky DEP has awarded funding for landfill and hazardous waste management through grant programs financed by environmental remediation fees.
New Hampshire DES Visits Gun Range to Aid in Hazardous Waste Management
The New Hampshire DES Small Business Technical Assistance Program visits a fish and game club to review hazardous waste management practices.
Oregon to Redevelop Superfund Site as Botanical Gardens
Oregon DEQ enters into a prospective purchaser agreement with the Portland Botanical Gardens for the future redevelopment of a large Superfund site.
Wisconsin Revives “Torchy” to Tout Benefits of Prescribed Burns
Wisconsin DNR is redeploying the mascot “Torchy Timberloss” to help prevent human-caused accidental fires.
Massachusetts Takes a Bite Out of Food Waste with Composting
In a new video, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Commissioner Bonnie Heiple highlights composting as one of the simplest ways to reduce waste and…
Virginia Awards Food Waste Grants to Colleges & Universities to Curb Landfill Methane
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality awarded nearly $8M to 12 Virginia colleges to support food waste prevention activities and reduce landfill emissions. See more.
Northern Mariana Islands Celebrate Environmental Awareness Month
The Northern Mariana Islands Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality is hosting events for Environmental Awareness Month, including outreach and education initiatives, island cleanups, and contests.
South Carolina to Host Brownfields Conference at Site of Success Story
South Carolina DES is hosting a South Carolina Brownfields Conference for local stakeholders and environmental professionals to discuss brownfield site development.
Virginia Introduces Brownfield Mapping Tool
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Brownfields Development Resource Tool is a mapping application designed to identify and evaluate brownfields for redevelopment.
