South Carolina Department of Environmental Services released its draft State Water Plan, identifying best practices for managing water resources.
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South Carolina Funds K-12 Environmental Education Projects
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has opened the 2025-2026 grant application period for its Champions of the Environment program, which supports classroom projects that build environmental awareness…
South Carolina, Oregon, Missouri, & More Mark National SepticSmart Week
States recognized U.S. EPA’s SepticSmart Week initiative by spreading awareness about best practices for septic system care and maintenance.
South Carolina Department of Environmental Services PFAS Bureau of Water Webpage
This webpage outlines what actions SCDES Bureau of Water and U.S. EPA are taking on PFAS and recommendations for reducing exposure from fish consumption.
ECOS Green Report: Status of State Environmental Agency Budgets, Fiscal Years 2020 to 2023
This Green Report analyzes and discusses state environmental agency budget funding from FY2020-FY2023.
ECOS Letter to U.S. EPA on the FY26 President’s Budget Preliminary Request and Discretionary Funding Cuts to Categorical Grants
In this letter, sent on May 3, the ECOS Officers voiced concern about the May 2 FY2026 President’s Budget preliminary request for U.S. EPA’s discretionary funding and the potential policy…
ECOS Press Release on Election of New Officers for 2025
In this press release, ECOS announces the election of a new Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer for 2025.
South Carolina Finalizes Stakeholder Engagement Plan toward State Water Plan
ECOS Past President Myra Reece of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services recently led an inaugural meeting of the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group to finalize a stakeholder engagement…
Construction & Demolition Debris – Recycling Markets Directory
South Carolina aims to helps residents and builders/contractors reduce the disposal of construction and demolition (C&D) debris generated through sustainable material management practices such as reusing, repurposing, and recycling. The…
Take Charge! Be Battery Smart
South Carolina’s Take Charge! Be Battery Smart outreach campaign raises awareness of both safety concerns and recycling opportunities for batteries that are available and growing in number. The campaign solely…
