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California Updates Natural & Working Lands Carbon Inventory

February 13, 2026

The California Air Resources Board released a carbon inventory, assessing carbon stored across the state’s ecosystems to help track carbon gains and losses.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: climate, emissions, wildfires

Tennessee Recaps State Efforts to Promote Environmental & Economic Progress

February 13, 2026

Tennessee’s 2025 annual report highlights environmental efforts on water, brownfields, and environmental tourism.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: brownfields, drinking water, waterbodies

Mississippi Seeks Bids for Shoreline Habitat Monitoring

January 23, 2026

Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is looking for contractors as part of Gulf Coast habitat restoration efforts.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: habitat restoration

New Jersey Accomplishments Magazine Highlights Eight Years of Environmental Progress

January 23, 2026

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection highlights agency accomplishments in environmental protection through its magazine.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: air quality, resiliency, water quality

Indiana Greenlights CCR Permit Rule for U.S. EPA Review

January 9, 2026

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s proposed rule, which requires all facilities with Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) units to obtain a state permit, was recently approved by the state, allowing submission to EPA for review.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: permitting

North Dakota Receives U.S. EPA Approval to Run CCR Program

November 7, 2025

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced final approval of North Dakota’s application to operate its own CCR permitting program.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: cooperative federalism

Massachusetts DEP Celebrates 50 Years of Environmental Protection

October 31, 2025

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection celebrated 50 years of work to protect human health and the environment in the state.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: brownfields, environmental justice, PFAS

North Carolina Promotes Environmental Stewardship Program at Annual Conference

October 31, 2025

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality held its Environmental Stewardship Initiative Conference, sharing sustainability and pollution prevention best practices.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: pollution, recycling

Iowa to Spotlight Outcomes of Organic Waste Management Project 

October 24, 2025

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an online event this month to review the results of a nearly five-year process focused on sustainable materials management and organic…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: food waste

New York Celebrates Success of Food Scraps Recycling Program

October 10, 2025

New York has collected a record 63 million pounds of food thanks to the State’s Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: food waste, recycling

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