The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE) will kick off a webinar series called Taking Action on Lake Erie on October 5 at 11 a.m.-noon Eastern. The…
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New Jersey Files Enforcement Actions as EJ Rules Move toward Finalization
New Jersey recently announced seven new enforcement actions in environmental justice communities across the state. The actions come as the state prepares to close the comment period on proposed rules…
Iowa Forges Innovative Partnership to Test New Wastewater Treatment Technologies
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR) has partnered with the Iowa Water Environment Association, Iowa Rural Water Association, and Iowa Wastewater and Waste to Energy Research Program (IWWERP)…
Arizona Awarded for Outstanding Groundwater Remediation
On August 23, the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) named the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (Arizona DEQ) a recipient of a 2022 Outstanding Groundwater Remediation Project Award. The honor…
New York Protects Syracuse Drinking Water Quality with Conservation Easement
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) this week announced a conservation easement that will permanently protect 234 acres at Casa…
ECOS Letter to EPA on CWA 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule
This ECOS Letter to U.S. EPA shares state feedback on the proposed Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule.
Puerto Rico Partners in Development of Artificial Reef
Through the Puerto Rico Coral Reef Program, the Puerto Rico Department of Environment & Natural Resources is working with nonprofit organization Arrecifes Condado to develop an artificial reef and beach…
ECOS Letter to EPA on Proposed Build America Buy America Waiver for Select Programs
This ECOS Letter to U.S. EPA’s Office of Water shares state feedback on the proposed Build America, Buy America waiver for select EPA programs.
Oklahoma ‘Water Queen’ Shares Summertime Conservation Tips
Is your state experiencing a drought this summer? Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Water Quality Division Director, Shellie Chard, took to social media this week to offer useful water…
ECOS Letter to EPA on Draft FY23-24 National Program Guidances
This letter includes comments ECOS submitted to U.S. EPA on its draft FY23-24 National Program Guidances (NPGs).
