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…
Water
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…
ECOS Comments on Proposed UCMR5
These ECOS comments express support and make suggestions for the 29 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) proposed to be included in U.S. EPA’s fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5).
New York Launches New Initiative to Protect Drinking Water Sources
The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) this week announced a new initiative to assist municipalities in assessing and supporting drinking water source protection programs.…
States Put a New Spin on Earth Day
Every year on April 22, Americans pause to celebrate Earth Day and to remember our collective responsibility to protect our planet and its people. State environmental agencies marked the day…
Michigan to Host Earth Day Webinar for Students
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is hosting an Earth Day webinar for students around the state. EGLE’s Director, Liesl Eichler Clark, will host the event…
State Associations’ Water Infrastructure Letter to Congress
This joint letter (ECOS, ASDWA, ACWA, CIFA, and WSWC) shares the associations’ recommendations for Congress concerning funding for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and the…
MOU Marks Critical Step in Delivering Reliable Drinking Water to New Mexico
More than a decade in the making, a $1 billion project to provide a safe and reliable source of drinking water throughout northwestern New Mexico and tribal nations is better…
