This week, the New Mexico Environment Department along with other state government agencies and private companies convened the New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference to support the planning and funding of…
Archives for October 2018
New York Marks Progress on Largest Artificial Reef Expansion in State History
Last week, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the deployment of the final materials to complete the Rockaway Reef project. “New York’s reef expansion efforts…
Washington, DC Wins Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge
This week, Washington, DC was chosen as a winner in the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge. As a winner, DC will enter a two-year acceleration program that will provide resources…
Colorado NextCycle to Fund Recycling End Market Development
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is introducing Colorado NextCycle, a program that provides funding, expertise, and economic data to Colorado businesses, communities, universities, and startups interested in…
Louisiana Launches New and Improved Water Data Portal
Last week, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) launched a new web portal for its Louisiana Environmental Assessment Utility (LEAU) database. LEAU data establishes water quality criteria or standards,…
Colorado Recognizes Businesses and Organizations Going Beyond Compliance
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) this week recognized 168 companies for outstanding environmental achievements that help keep Colorado a desirable place to work and live. The…
Delaware Holds Public Hearing on Proposed ACE Rule
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) held a public meeting October 11 to allow residents to voice their views on U.S. EPA’s proposal to repeal the…
Rhode Island’s Coit Recognized for Public Service
ECOS Member and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director Janet Coit received last week the Gary S. Sasse Distinguished Public Service Award, which recognizes an outstanding state employee.…
Rhode Island Tackles Plastics Pollution
This week, Rhode Island’s Task Force to Tackle Plastics held its first meeting to discuss common single-use consumer plastics such as coffee cups and plastic straws. The Task Force, supported…
Arkansas Partners with Bipartisan Policy Center to Educate Stakeholders about ACE
This week, Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) announced a partnership with the Bipartisan Policy Center to help educate citizens and the regulated community with an upcoming webinar on U.S.…
