As part of an ongoing effort to monitor Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced a new online platform for the…
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New York & New Jersey: ‘Tis the Season for Pumpkin Smashing & Sustainability
With Halloween just around the corner, the states of New York and New Jersey are promoting sustainability solutions ranging from pumpkin smashes to materials reuse. The New York State Department…
Biosolids Management in New York State Reprot
This New York State Department of Environmental Conservation report details biosolids management practices by providing the most current information.
Mulch Processing Guidance
This document serves as guidance for mulch processing facilities. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regulates the production and storage of mulch in order to reduce environmental impacts…
Organic Resource Locator
The Organic Resource Locator (ORL) is a New York State Pollution Prevention Institute web-based mapping tool that allows users to locate organic resources within the state with the goal of…
Waste Management, Composting, & Recycling Permits
This New York State Department of Environmental Conservation webpage provides information on whether permits, registrations, or licenses are needed for the disposal or management of various types of waste. If…
Waste Management of Airbags
This New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) policy makes clear the rules and regulations regarding the management of airbag waste. The project covers defective and non-defective airbag management,…
States Observe Air Quality Awareness Week
ECOS member agencies spotlight a variety of air quality activities as part of Air Quality Awareness Week 2024. This year’s theme: Knowing Your Air.
Great Lakes Consortium for Fish Consumption Advisories’ Best Practice for PFOS Guidelines
Recommendations on PFOS consumption advisory levels from a collaboration of fish advisory program managers in eight states and Canada, based on the 2016 EPA Drinking Water Health Advisory.
