This ECOS Green Report showcases seven recent and ongoing state Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) initiatives and highlights their environmental and economic benefits. Covered topics include reuse of dredged material in…
Texas
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.
Letter from ECOS President Jon Niermann
This letter from ECOS President Jon Niermann, Chairman of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, highlights his priorities for the 2024-2025 year, including:
Texas Invites Feedback on Well Plugging Prioritization Proposal
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is preparing for the launch of the Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program (TxMCW) and requesting public feedback on its Well Prioritization…
Texas Hosts Annual Environmental Trade Fair and Conference
TCEQ hosted their Environmental Trade Fair and Conference, during which attendees from across the environmental sector joined agency staff for learning and development opportunities.
Texas Awarding Grants under the Seaport and Rail Yard Areas Emissions Reduction Program (SPRY)
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting applications for the Seaport & Rail Yard Areas Emissions Reduction Program (SPRY). An estimated $20M in grants is available to…
Texas Teams with PBS Television to Promote Statewide Conservation Campaign
This week, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Take Care of Texas program announced a new partnership with Texas PBS as part of a statewide awareness campaign about ways…
An Environmental Permitting Risk Management Framework for States to Reduce Risk of Civil Rights Violations and Address Environmental Justice
This Risk Management Framework presents strategies to assist ECOS members in understanding state compliance with civil rights laws and Title VI as they relate to environmental permitting.
