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North Dakota
North Dakota Receives Initial U.S. EPA Nod to Run Own CCR Permit Program
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has taken a major step toward running its own permit program for the management of coal ash in landfills and surface impoundments.…
North Dakota Features Series of Sustainability Stories
Since the start of the New Year, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has been highlighting “North Dakota’s 10 Sector Stories.” The agency posts a weekly story to its…
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.
North Dakota Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
State Environmental Agencies Count Down to Earth Day
Since 1970, the United States has celebrated the modern-day environmental movement with annual Earth Day observances around the country. This April 22, state environmental agencies will mark the day in…
ECOS Green Report: State Environmental Justice Highlights in 2023
This ECOS Green Report explores state efforts to advance Title VI and EJ in 2023, and highlights topics examined during ECOS EJ Workgroup meetings.
Wyoming Issues First Batch of Class VI Permits
Last week, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approved its first three Class VI Permits for the storage of carbon dioxide in deep geological formations. The permits took a…
North Dakota Wraps Up Series of Sustainability Forums
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) this week completed a series of forums to receive public input on meeting the state’s goals of creating vibrant economies and finding…
Wyoming Models State Information Sharing at New York Conference
Modeling state information sharing, a Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) leader spoke last week at New York Climate Week about Wyoming’s carbon sequestration efforts. DEQ Groundwater Section Manager Lily…
