The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is stepping up its monitoring of beach water by collecting information and making it instantly accessible to both the public and decision-makers. With…
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ECOS Letter to U.S. EPA on the FY26 President’s Budget Preliminary Request and Discretionary Funding Cuts to Categorical Grants
In this letter, sent on May 3, the ECOS Officers voiced concern about the May 2 FY2026 President’s Budget preliminary request for U.S. EPA’s discretionary funding and the potential policy…
ECOS Green Report on States and Sustainable Materials Management: Accelerating the Circular Economy
This ECOS Green Report showcases seven recent and ongoing state Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) initiatives and highlights their environmental and economic benefits. Covered topics include reuse of dredged material in…
Press Statement on Election of New Officers for 2025
This ECOS press release announces the election of a new Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer for 2025.
State Innovation Video 2024: Mississippi Environmental Classroom on Social Media
Mississippi launched an initiative to expand the reach of one of the state’s most popular environmental education programs, redesigning it for additional use on social media testing.
Mississippi Marsh Restoration Yields Healthier Reef and Shoreline
Mississippi DEQ reused dredged material to protect the Hancock County Marsh Coastal Preserve, create new marsh, and restore subtidal oyster reefs.
Mississippi to Educate Public at Home Show
In an effort to inform the public about lead and asbestos hazards in homes, staff of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hosting a booth at a home…
State Innovation Video 2023: Mississippi Orientation & Onboarding of New Hires
Mississippi Municipality & County Water Infrastructure Grant Program
Mississippi to Engage Public on New Gulf Coast Restoration Projects Underway
On November 10, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) will host the 7th annual Mississippi Restoration Summit to engage the public on current and new restoration projects in Mississippi…
