On January 29, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order that directs the state to join the U.S. Climate Alliance, embracing the goals set by the 2015…
Land & Waste
Mississippi ‘Sharps’ Collection Program Reaches Milestone
The Household Medical Sharps Collection and Disposal Program managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) reached a milestone in late 2018. In total, the program collected more than…
Cleanup of Montana Superfund Site Nears Completion
In November 2018, EPA completed cleanups of asbestos at residential and commercial properties in Libby and Troy, Montana. The cleanup is associated with the W.R. Grace vermiculite mine that became…
Utah’s Matheson Takes to Twitter to Spread Positive Holiday Message
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is sharing its spin on the classic tale ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, with DEQ Executive Director Alan Matheson Director delivering a holiday…
New Tire Fees Fund Nevada Recycling Projects
The Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ Division of Environmental Protection’s Recycling Program has awarded grants to six organizations throughout the state. Approximately $67,500 of grant funding has been…
Washington Launches New Online ‘Dirt Alert’ Map
This month, Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE) launched a new online Dirt Alert Map that focuses on the Tacoma Smelter Plume, but also covers areas in the state where soil…
Ohio Seeks Early Stakeholder Input on Potential Oil and Gas Rules
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) this month is requesting early stakeholder input on potential rules on air pollution emissions from existing non-conventional oil and gas facilities that are…
Nevada Partners in Recycled Art Contest
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources partnered with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas to sponsor a statewide recycled art contest to raise awareness of recycling. This year’s projects…
Presentation on Oregon’s Materials Attributes Research
This November 8, 2018 presentation on Oregon’s Materials Attributes Research was given to ECOS’ SMM Workgroup by David Alloway (OR DEQ). View the presentation.
New Mexico to Present at Produced Water Gathering
Five officials with the New Mexico Environment Department, including Acting Deputy Secretary Bruce Yurdin, will participate November 15-16 in the New Mexico Produced Water Conference on Policy, Regulations, & Economics…
