On July 14, the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington sent a letter to White House Office of Management…
New York
New York Marks Invasive Species Awareness Week
This week marked New York State’s 4th annual Invasive Species Awareness Week – an educational campaign designed to promote understanding of invasive species and the harm they can cause. The…
Bald Eagles Make Comeback in New York State
This week, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that it estimates 323 nesting pairs of bald eagles in the state. This is the highest reported number since…
Several States Launch Climate Alliance in Wake of Paris Accord Withdrawal
In response to the announcement last week of a U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Accord, several Governors have created a coalition to remain committed to the climate agreement. The U.S.…
New York Publishes Brochure to Help Public Understand HABs
In coordination with the start of their Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) notification season, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) this week, released a new brochure to encourage…
Group Including Five ECOS Member Agencies Issues Innovative Ocean Plan
Mid-Atlantic states recently collaborated with representatives of tribes, eight federal agencies, and a fisheries council to produce a draft of a unique ocean planning document for their region of the…
New York’s Storm Mitigation Loan Program
New York State’s Storm Mitigation Loan Program (SMLP) was created in 2014 to assist local governments in strengthening long-term resilience for wastewater and drinking water treatment facilities in areas impacted…
New York’s Green Innovation Grant Program and the Upper Susquehanna
Under its CWSRF Program, the New York Environmental Facilities Corporation has created a Green Innovation Grant Program to encourage the use of green infrastructure. One project under this program has…
9-12 Summary of State Responses to SCOTUS Clean Power Plan Stay
This document is a summary of State responses to Clean Power Plan (CPP) Stay (as of 9/12/16). *Alaska, Vermont, and Hawaii, as well as the D.C., are exempt from the…
New York’s Storm Mitigation Loan Program
New York State’s Storm Mitigation Loan Program (SMLP) was created in 2014 to assist local governments in strengthening long-term resilience for wastewater and drinking water treatment facilities in areas impacted…
