New Jersey released its first annual wildfire report, which shows that the state experienced a 22% increase in wildfires and a 116% increase in acreage burned in 2025.
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West Virginia Plays Key Role in $450M Multi-State PFAS Settlement with Chemours
West Virginia, U.S. EPA, and U.S. DOJ have reached a proposed $450M settlement with Chemours to address PFAS releases from facilities in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey.
New Jersey Finalizes PFAS Cleanup Standards
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection recently adopted remediation standards for four types of PFAS. Read more here.
ECOS Green Report: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Environmental Protection
This pre-publication AI Green Report shows how 21 state environmental agencies are preparing for and using artificial intelligence to support and modernize environmental protection.
New Jersey Launches ‘Operation FAST’ & Other Permitting Improvements
New Jersey DEP unveils initiatives to modernize and streamline its environmental and cross-agency permitting processes.
States Observe Air Quality Awareness Week
State environmental agencies observed Air Quality Awareness Week by sharing tools and resources and hosting celebrations. Read on for more!
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.
