Under new state stormwater regulations, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has identified 30 towns and cities that must increase efforts to reduce untreated stormwater runoff. By 2024, these…
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Maine Tightens Stormwater Permits for Large Communities
New Mexico Encourages Public Participation through New Public Comment Portal
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has launched its Public Comment Portal as an easy-to-use method to accept public comments and documents. This is the latest functional improvement to NMED’s…
New York Hears Input on Draft Disadvantaged Communities Criteria
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in partnership with the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, has been holding public hearings across the state to…
ECOS Information on FY2023 EPA Budget and Testimony
ECOS Written Senate Testimony on FY23 Budget for U.S. EPA Senate Testimony On June 10, 2022, ECOS submitted testimony to the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related…
Florida Launches Reader Program to Bring Nature Books to Life
This summer, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP’s) Florida State Parks and its partners will advance outdoor access for all Floridians through the Real Florida Reader Program. DEP, along…
Vermont Governor Signs Law Establishing Environmental Justice Policy
On May 31, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed legislation to establish an environmental justice (EJ) policy for the state. The new law requires state agencies to take action to identify,…
E-Enterprise Champion Girt Named Wyoming DEQ Public Servant of the Year
ECOS congratulates Steve Girt, Information Technology Manager with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, on being named DEQ Public Servant of the Year. This week’s award recognizes Girt’s hard work…
New Mexico Governor Hosts Mayors Summit on Infrastructure Funding
On January 14, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham gathered mayors from across the state for an online summit on infrastructure priorities. She delayed annual infrastructure recommendations to hold this…
