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Archives for February 2026

North Carolina Reports Lowest GHG Emissions in Decades

February 27, 2026

North Carolina updates its biennial GHG Inventory, finding that the state has reduced net emissions by 30% between 2005 and 2022.

Wyoming Garners U.S. EPA Approval of Coal Ash Permit Program

February 27, 2026

Wyoming becomes the fifth state to secure CCR program authority, allowing it to permit CCR disposal in surface impoundments and landfills.

Florida Secures Largest Conservation Easement in Program History

February 20, 2026

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection secured a permanent conservation easement for 61,525 acres of working forestland, the largest in the history of its Forever Florida program.

North Carolina Completes Statewide Rollout of Home Energy Rebate Programs

February 20, 2026

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality introduced its new Energy Saver North Carolina Program, which makes over $200M available for energy efficiency and electrification upgrades in income-qualified households.

Missouri Plans Inaugural ‘Streamgage Summit’

February 13, 2026

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

February 13, 2026

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

February 13, 2026

Virginia launched its water monitoring dashboard helping track progress and drive decision-making and was featured in the news for its mitigation banking platform.

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.

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.

Iowa Offers Tips on Smart Salt Use for Ice Removal

February 6, 2026

Iowa DNR offers tips on sustainable salt use amid heavy snowfall and plummeting temperatures across much of the country.

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