Wisconsin signed into law updates to the state’s drinking water standards to align with federal limits for PFAS to a new enforceable standard.
Water
ECOS Letter to U.S. EPA on Updating the Water Quality Certification Regulations
ECOS asks U.S. EPA to protect state authority in comments on its proposed rule to modify Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certification regulations.
Missouri Plans Inaugural ‘Streamgage Summit’
Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Water Resources Center will host the Missouri Streamgage Summit on March 10 in Jefferson City.
Wisconsin Awards $6M in 2026 Surface Water Grants
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced grant funding for surface water quality protection activities.
Virginia Launches Water Monitoring Dashboard & Featured in WSJ for Nutrient Platform
Virginia launched its water monitoring dashboard helping track progress and drive decision-making and was featured in the news for its mitigation banking platform.
Tennessee Recaps State Efforts to Promote Environmental & Economic Progress
Tennessee’s 2025 annual report highlights environmental efforts on water, brownfields, and environmental tourism.
Iowa Offers Tips on Smart Salt Use for Ice Removal
Iowa DNR offers tips on sustainable salt use amid heavy snowfall and plummeting temperatures across much of the country.
Rhode Island Updates ‘Resilient Rhody’ Coastal Plan
Rhode Island released a draft coastal resilience plan, Resilient Rhody 2025, guiding how the state adapts and responds to climate change impacts.
New Mexico Launches Satellite-Based Water Leak Detection Program
The New Mexico Environment Department has unveiled a new satellite-based leak detection program named LeakTracer to accelerate the identification and repair of leaking drinking water systems in rural communities across the state.
Ohio Implements Cybersecurity Standards for Local Governments
Under Amended Substitute Ohio House Bill 96, local governments are required to adopt new cybersecurity programs that safeguards their data and IT resources, bolstering the mission of the Ohio EPA to ensure safe drinking water and properly treated wastewater within the state.
