The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, on behalf of the Climate Change Interagency Council, has submitted to Governor Roy Cooper the North Carolina Climate Risk Assessment and Resilience Plan.…
Budget & Agency Management
Maine Surveys Wastewater Operators on System Needs
In order to be prepared should infrastructure funding be part of an economic stimulus package, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is conducting a Clean Watersheds Needs Survey. The…
Massachusetts to Fund System Improvements to Reduce PFAS in Drinking Water
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has announced a new $2 million grant program for communities to fund the design and planning of treatment systems that protect drinking water…
Texas ‘Goes the Distance’ during COVID-19
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas Council of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is managing to maintain public health and safety from a (social) distance. Much of the agency’s workforce moved to…
Delaware Holds First Virtual Public Hearing on Revisions to its SIP
This week, Delaware DNREC held its first virtual public hearing on proposed revisions to its federally required State Implementation Plan regarding air emissions. Facilitated by video conferencing provider WebEx, the…
New Jersey to Invest Nearly $45 Million in Electrification of Transportation Sector
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced plans to invest nearly $45 million to reduce greenhouse gases produced by the transportation sector, thanks to funds from the national…
Wyoming to Offer Computer Kiosks for Viewing DEQ Public Notices
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality is now offering the use of computer kiosks at the department’s office locations to maintain transparency and allow…
Wisconsin Features Interview with the Daughter of Earth Day Founder
In celebration of 50 years since the launch of Earth Day, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is featuring an interview with Tia Nelson, the daughter of the late Senator…
States Exercise Enforcement Discretion, Provide Other Flexibility amid COVID-19
A number of state environmental agencies are providing enforcement discretion and/or other regulatory flexibility to assist regulated entities during the COVID-19 crisis. While many states urge the regulated community to…
New Jersey Funds Innovative Mitigation Strategies for Harmful Algal Blooms
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $2.5 million in grants for nine local demonstration projects that will implement and evaluate innovative technologies to mitigate and prevent harmful…
