This joint letter from ECOS, the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA), and the Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA) outlines comments on NIH’s request for information on its…
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Nebraska Celebrates Environmental Agency’s 50th Anniversary
On July 1, Governor Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy (NDEE) celebrated the 50th anniversary of the agency and its predecessor environmental agencies at NDEE headquarters.…
New York to Back Hudson River Community Improvement Projects
Earlier this month, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that approximately $225,000 is available to help communities in the Hudson River Estuary watershed increase…
DC Raises Flooding Awareness
Next week, the DC Department of Energy & Environment and other DC agencies will kick off their inaugural Flood Awareness Week, which will inform District residents and property owners about…
Connecticut Connects Public with Nature through ‘No Child Left Inside®’ Contest
The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) has launched the No Child Left Inside® (NCLI) Great Outdoor Pursuit 2021 to encourage families to get outside and explore many…
Montana Launches Wetland Program Investigation Story Map
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality’s Wetland Program has developed a dynamic story map showcasing information learned through an investigation of wetlands across the Musselshell River Basin from 2014 to…
New Jersey Crowdsources Documentation of Coastal Flooding
New Jersey recently joined nine other states on MyCoast – an online platform that allows the public to document tides, storm damage, and beach cleanups. Using the MyCoast: New Jersey…
Washington to Implement New Laws on Climate, EJ, and Waste
The Washington Department of Ecology is praising Governor Inslee for his “historic” signing of a series of bills this month designed to strengthen environmental protection. Among the bills are the…
Massachusetts Announces Grants to Address PFAS in Drinking Water Systems
Last week, Massachusetts announced the availability of $2 million in new grant funding to help its public water systems address elevated levels of PFAS in their drinking water. The Massachusetts…
Joint Comments on Clean Water Act Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards
ECOS, ACWA, ASDWA, and ASTSWMO submitted these joint comments on the Clean Water Act Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards: Organic Chemicals, Plastics and Synthetic Fibers Point Source Category Advanced Noticed…
