Nebraska led a waste and litter reduction calendar contest, encouraging environmental stewardship through youth outreach and involvement.
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ECOS Green Report: Status of State Environmental Agency Budgets, Fiscal Years 2020 to 2023
This Green Report analyzes and discusses state environmental agency budget funding from FY2020-FY2023.
Nebraska Launches Interactive HABs Map
The Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy (NDEE) has added a new interactive mapping tool to its Beach Watch webpage to help residents visualize which lakes are on health alert…
Nebraska Lawmakers Approve Merger of Environment & Energy and Natural Resources Agencies
On July 1, the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources will be folded into the Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy, creating the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, & Environment. Nebraska…
Western States Water Council PFAS Roundtable Summary
Summarizes the discussion of the January 18, 2023 states-only roundtable discussion on PFAS challenges and opportunities for coordination and policy resolution.
Nebraska Features Student Environmental Artwork in 2025 Calendar
The artwork of 13 Nebraska students will be featured in the 2025 Nebraska: Don’t Waste It! environmental calendar.
Nebraska Saves Big on Petroleum Remediation Costs through Equipment Reuse
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) recently published an annual report to the Legislature highlighting accomplishments including the purchase and reuse of equipment for its Petroleum Remediation Program,…
Nebraska Digitizes Waste Tire Hauler Permits Process
The Nebraska Department of Energy & Environment (NDEE) has digitized its waste tire hauling permitting process to improve efficiency. Until recently, NDEE required waste tire haulers to obtain permits by…
Nebraska Spotlights Livestock Inspections via Educational News Series
On August 24, the Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy (NDEE) published a new “All About NDEE” profile on livestock inspections. The document discusses why NDEE inspects livestock facilities, what…
ECOS State Survey on Offsite Compliance Monitoring: A Summary of Findings
This ECOS Green Report highlights the utility of off-site compliance monitoring (OfCM), including the use of virtual walkthroughs to supplement but not supplant onsite inspection activities. Based on the results…
