Summarizes the discussion of the January 18, 2023 states-only roundtable discussion on PFAS challenges and opportunities for coordination and policy resolution.
Nevada
Nevada Introduces New HAB Tracking Tool for 2024 Season
Nevada DEP introduced a new HAB tracking tool this summer, providing information on water sample results.
Nevada Hosts Infrastructure Summit and Launches Infrastructure Website
Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak is hosting an infrastructure summit in Las Vegas to bring together state, tribal, and federal officials; community partners; industry leaders; and other stakeholders to learn…
Nevada Celebrates Environmental Justice Day
Last week, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak proclaimed August 29 as Environmental Justice (EJ) Day in Nevada. To mark the occasion, the state compiled and shared a set of EJ resources,…
More Than a Third of States Sign on to Ambitious EV Action Plan
Last week, 17 states, the District of Columbia (DC), and Quebec agreed to a Multi-State Action Plan that aims to “translate commitment into action” by accelerating the market for zero-emission…
Sustainability Guides for COVID-19
In an effort to address a spike in waste since the COVID-19 outbreak, the recycling program at the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, in conjunction with University of Nevada Reno’s…
Several States Put Own Spin on America Recycles Week
This week, states found many innovative ways to mark the occasion of America Recycles Week: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection celebrated with Florida Recycles Week. Daily webinars provided educational…
Nevada Partners to Expand Wildfire Smoke Air Quality Monitoring
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is partnering with the Desert Research Institute to expand wildfire smoke air quality monitoring and public information resources across the state. Using funds…
Nevada Climate Strategy Provides Economy-Wide Roadmap
In early December, the State of Nevada Climate Initiative released a State Climate Strategy that provides an integrated, economy-wide roadmap to accelerate climate action necessary to achieve Nevada’s climate goals…
Nevada Marks America Recycles Day with Creative Reuse Showcase
To celebrate America Recycles Day, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (DEP) set up an online Creative Reuse Showcase with photos of creative repurposing of materials by community members. Nevadans of…
