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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Texas Spreads the Word on Water Conservation in Tips Video
Water is a vital natural resource in the State of Texas. If your state experiences drought conditions or hopes to spread awareness on the value of water conservation, feel free…
Wyoming Spreads Awareness of Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms
Alongside other Wyoming state agencies, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is spreading awareness of Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms (HCBs). As Wyoming residents head to local lakes and reservoirs this summer,…
ECOS Letter to EPA on Proposed Build America Buy America SRF Waiver
This ECOS Letter to U.S. EPA’s Office of Water shares state feedback on the proposed Build America, Buy America (BABA) waiver for the SRF program.
DC Sets a High Water Mark to Spread Flood Awareness
This week, the District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) marks Flood Awareness Week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling a public art project titled High Water Mark DC.…
ECOS Statement on PFAS Health Advisories
North Carolina Unveils PFAS Action Strategy
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has announced its Action Strategy for PFAS, which sets three priorities: protecting communities, protecting drinking water, and cleaning up existing contamination. The…
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,…
New York Proposes More Stringent Solid Waste Management
This week, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced proposed regulations governing the management of solid waste to better protect public health and the environment.…
Texas Video Features Everyday People Making a Difference
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality produces videos to spread the word about conserving water, keeping the air and water clean, and reducing waste. Usually, the agency has a celebrity…
