The Washington Department of Ecology this week launched a newly designed and streamlined blog to highlight environmental stories and successes. Although the agency has had a blog for 10 years,…
Budget & Agency Management
Michigan Launches State’s First Environmental Justice Advisory Council
Twenty-one Michiganders have been selected to serve on the state’s first Michigan Advisory Council for Environmental Justice (MAC EJ) under the direction of Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The MAC EJ includes…
Garden State New Jersey Goes Green at the Curbside
To mark America Recycles Day on November 15, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection reminded residents that regular recycling helps protect the environment and conserve natural resources. “New Jersey…
Nebraska Sets Sights on Closer Ties with Germany
This week, ECOS President Jim Macy of Nebraska traveled to Germany as part of a trade mission led by Governor Pete Ricketts. The Nebraska delegation met with officials from the…
Illinois Announces $2 Million Loan for Sewer System Lining
Last month, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim announced a $2 million loan to the Village of Arthur in Douglas County. The low-interest loan is provided…
Alabama Holds Regulatory Seminars for Sand and Gravel Sector
This week, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management held two free regulatory seminars for sand and gravel permittees, operators, and consultants. The trainings were aimed at educating interested parties about…
Tennessee Announces $30 Million Wastewater Loan for Chattanooga
On October 25, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers announced a $30 million low-interest loan for wastewater infrastructure improvements for Chattanooga.…
New Jersey Identifies Electrification, EJ as Top Priorities for RGGI Funding
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Board of Public Utilities, and Economic Development Authority on October 25 released a document designed to educate the public about the possible…
Texas to Deploy New Air Monitoring for Rapid Assessment & Response
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is significantly enhancing its air monitoring capabilities, thanks to new equipment funded by the Texas Legislature and savings from the agency’s 2019 budget.…
Colorado Selects Artists for Innovative Health and Environment Mural Contest
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has selected eight artists to depict findings of the state’s recent 2018 Health and Environment Assessment, which is used to shape…
