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Oregon, U.S. EPA Use GIS to Inform Public on Asbestos Cleanup
When a warehouse caught fire in Portland, Oregon last month, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) determined that fire debris containing asbestos had been spread to a large surrounding area via the fire’s smoke plume. DEQ and U.S. EPA, which joined forces to manage the cleanup effort, set up a public information website in…
Mississippi Selects Finalists in Beach Outfalls Challenge
This week, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality announced six finalist teams in the Mississippi Beach Outfalls Challenge, selected from among 12 semi-finalists. The goal of the Challenge is to enhance the state’s ability to provide measurable improvements to water quality and reduce significant sources of degradation in priority bays and estuaries. The Challenge is…
Connecticut to Host Remediation Roundtable
On June 20, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will hold a Remediation Roundtable that will include an update on electronic submittal of documents and a presentation on the regulatory status of PFAS. DEEP has established the Remediation Roundtable as a public forum for the exchange of ideas and information on site…
Several States Launch Climate Alliance in Wake of Paris Accord Withdrawal
In response to the announcement last week of a U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Accord, several Governors have created a coalition to remain committed to the climate agreement. The U.S. Climate Alliance currently encompasses 12 states including California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, as well as…
Minnesota Expands Air Quality Monitoring
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is expanding its air quality monitoring across the state. This expansion will help citizens prepare for elevated levels of air pollution with a system that looks ahead three days and codes air quality levels as healthy for all, moderate, unhealthy for sensitive groups, or unhealthy for all. The forecasts are…
Mississippi Work with Local Governments Yields Record Brownfields Funding
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) announced in late May that U.S. EPA has awarded a record nine Brownfields grants to entities in the state. The amount awarded totals more than $2.89 million. “The State of Mississippi received more grants this year than any other state in EPA’s Region 4. In addition, these nine…
Texas Honors Innovators with Environmental Excellence Awards
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on May 17 recognized several organizations and individuals with the state’s highest environmental honor – the Texas Environmental Excellence Award. The awards have been given since 1993 in conjunction with the Office of the Governor. The recipients are a diverse group, consisting of: Civic/Community (two winners): Fort Hood |…
Oregon Holds Free Hazardous Waste Classes for Business and Industry
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is offering a free class, RCRA Hazardous Wastes Basics and Managing Common Wastes, three times this summer to address state and federal hazardous waste management regulations. Record keeping, emergency planning, and hazardous waste generator categories are also covered, along with generation, storage, and disposal of universal wastes such…
Hoosier Riverwatch Trains Indiana Citizens on Water Quality
Hoosier Riverwatch, a volunteer water quality monitoring program administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, is holding a free workshop on water quality issues and monitoring. It is designed to help citizens become involved in gathering water quality data, which is valuable for understanding the health of Indiana’s water systems. To find out more,…
