This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that the use of a centralized electronic system for grants is reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and significantly shortening the application…
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ECOS Member Agencies Mark National Septic Smart Week and Estuaries Week
This week also has been designated National Septic Smart Week and Estuaries Week. A sampling of state activities to mark these initiatives follows. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality shared…
Pennsylvania Helps Communities Become Stormwater Smart
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is actively helping communities reduce stormwater runoff through its Let’s Be Stormwater Smart, PA public awareness campaign. On the campaign webpage, Pennsylvania DEP lists…
ECOS 2017 State Innovation Award Winners Video
This video highlights the winners of the 2017 Innovation Awards, presented at ECOS’ Fall Meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. See ECOS’ Press Statement announcing the winners here.
Pennsylvania Grant Funds Solar Power Installation
Through a grant funded in part through the Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection via the PA Energy Development Authority grant program, Estes Express Lines has completed the fourth solar-power system…
Pennsylvania Develops Interactive Multimedia Story Map on Susquehanna River
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently launched an interactive multimedia story map that chronicles its progress toward restoring the Susquehanna River. The story map features GIS maps, videos,…
Press Statement: ECOS to Present 2017 Innovation Awards
This Press Statement details ECOS recognition of outstanding initiatives in Alabama, Missouri, the District of Columbia, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Idaho that serve as replicable models for other states. These six…
Pennsylvania Develops App for O&G Inspections, Nominated for National Award
A new Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) mobile app for oil and gas site inspections is among the state’s three finalists for the National Association of State Chief Information…
Pennsylvania to Invest Millions in Water Infrastructure Projects
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has announced the state’s plan to invest $75 million in 23 water quality improvement projects through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Invest Authority known as PENNVEST. The funding…
Pennsylvania Electronically Publishes Oil and Gas Annual Report
To improve public access to information, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) published its 2016 Oil and Gas Annual Report in an interactive, electronic format. The report presents 2016…
