The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality awarded nearly $8M to 12 Virginia colleges to support food waste prevention activities and reduce landfill emissions. See more.
Archives for April 2026
American Samoa Trains Students for Careers in Environmental Enforcement
This month, the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA) announced a Memorandum of Understanding with the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) to establish an environmental internship program.
ECOS Members Observe Earth Day in Imaginative Ways
ECOS member agencies marked Earth Day, first observed in 1970, in a variety of fun and engaging ways. Learn more here.
Northern Mariana Islands Celebrate Environmental Awareness Month
The Northern Mariana Islands Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality is hosting events for Environmental Awareness Month, including outreach and education initiatives, island cleanups, and contests.
Missouri Drought & Flooding Awareness: There’s an App for That
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources released a Flood & Drought app displaying real-time conditions and regional impacts.
South Carolina to Host Brownfields Conference at Site of Success Story
South Carolina DES is hosting a South Carolina Brownfields Conference for local stakeholders and environmental professionals to discuss brownfield site development.
Indiana Environmental Statute Now Emphasizes Cooperative Federalism
Indiana Governor signed SEA277 into law, modernizing the environmental statutes to include cooperative federalism goals, improve clarity, and simplify Indiana code governing environmental regulations.
New York Announces Comprehensive Cybersecurity Regulations & Grant Program
New York adopted comprehensive water cybersecurity regulations and announced $2.5M in grants to protect critical water infrastructure.
New Hampshire Publishes ‘Caring for our Marshes’ Guide
New Hampshire DES has published an online guide offering practical, science-based information for managing shoreline properties.
Maryland Funds Lead Service Line Replacements
Maryland has approved over $40M to inventory and replace lead drinking water lines in its two largest counties.
