The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has opened the 2025-2026 grant application period for its Champions of the Environment program, which supports classroom projects that build environmental awareness…
Archives for September 2025
Connecticut Expands Electric Vehicle Rebates under CHEAPR
This week, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced that the standard rebate level for the Connecticut Hydrogen & Electric Vehicle Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) program will increase…
Indiana Strengthens Water & Wastewater Cybersecurity via Statewide Collaboration
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has partnered with the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT) to improve water and wastewater cybersecurity across the state. This collaboration comes in response…
Washington Adopts Restrictions on Carcinogens in Cosmetics
Last month, the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) adopted a rule imposing restrictions on 25 formaldehyde-releasing chemicals, which are known carcinogens commonly used to extend the shelf life of…
Maryland Touts Cybersecurity Action Plan
Maryland has developed a Cybersecurity Action Plan for Water and Wastewater Systems, addressing critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
South Carolina, Oregon, Missouri, & More Mark National SepticSmart Week
States recognized U.S. EPA’s SepticSmart Week initiative by spreading awareness about best practices for septic system care and maintenance.
Ohio Overhauls Waste and Debris Fees
A new Ohio law regulating solid waste and debris is going into effect and will collect construction and demolition debris fees.
ECOS Press Release on the Election of 2025-26 Officers
ECOS Announces Election of 2025-26 Officers Washington, DC — At its recent Fall Meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico, ECOS announced the election of officers for 2025-26 – Chris Wells…
U.S. EPA Approves Arizona Application to Oversee All Classes of Underground Injection Wells
In an extension of cooperative federalism practices between co-regulators, U.S. EPA this week signed a final rule approving Arizona Department of Environmental Quality oversight of the underground injection control (UIC)…
Alaska to Work with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) on joint efforts to improve coordination and transparency in the…
