The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (OK DEQ) recently released its second episode of “Carpool Conversations with Kole.” The recurring series, inspired by the show Carpool Karaoke, features OK DEQ…
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Energy Company Remedies Air Violations at Natural Gas Facilities in Six States
On November 1, three states and two federal agencies announced a settlement agreement with midstream energy company MPLX LP (MPLX) to strengthen air pollution controls at natural gas processing plants…
Thermostat Collection
Provide convenient mechanism to responsibly collect and manage mercury containing thermostats at the end of their useful life and divert them from disposal in landfills and waste to energy facilities.…
Drug Take-back Program
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Drug Take-Back Program seeks to provide more convenient opportunities for citizens to properly dispose of unwanted medications, as pills that are flushed or…
Presentation on Beneficial Use of Coal Combustion Residuals
This May 29, 2018 webinar on CCR was given to ECOS’ SMM Workgroup by Patrick Riley (Oklahoma DEQ) and Thomas Lazarski (Oklahoma Gas & Electric). View the video here.
Several States Mark America Recycles Day
Many ECOS members observed America Recycles Day on November 15 by encouraging the public to reduce, reuse, and recycle. America Recycles Day, created by the National Recycling Coalition in 1997,…
ECOS Member Spotlight: Scott Thompson
2 Minutes with Scott Thompson, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality How long have you been the Executive Director? What’s your best experience thus far? I am…
Oklahoma Issues Report on Alternatives to Produced Water Disposal
Oklahoma’s Water for 2060 Produced Water Working Group (PWWG) on April 26 released its study report as part of a review of alternatives for produced water disposal from oil and…
Oklahoma Spotlights Brownfields Success Stories
Oklahoma’s Department of Commerce recently unveiled The Economic Impact of Oklahoma’s Brownfields Program, demonstrating notable economic successes over the past 20 years that should resonate with the new Administration and…
H2Oklahoma Festival Advances Water Education
Earlier this month, hundreds of fifth grade students gathered to celebrate the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) H2Oklahoma Water Festival, an annual event designed to raise awareness of the…
