In August 2022, the National Ground Water Association honored the Arizona DEQ with the 2022 Outstanding Groundwater Remediation Project Award.
Water
New York Protects Syracuse Drinking Water Quality with Conservation Easement
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) this week announced a conservation easement that will permanently protect 234 acres at Casa…
ECOS Letter to EPA on CWA 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule
This ECOS Letter to U.S. EPA shares state feedback on the proposed Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule.
Puerto Rico Partners in Development of Artificial Reef
Through the Puerto Rico Coral Reef Program, the Puerto Rico Department of Environment & Natural Resources is working with nonprofit organization Arrecifes Condado to develop an artificial reef and beach…
ECOS Letter to EPA on Proposed Build America Buy America Waiver for Select Programs
This ECOS Letter to U.S. EPA’s Office of Water shares state feedback on the proposed Build America, Buy America waiver for select EPA programs.
Oklahoma ‘Water Queen’ Shares Summertime Conservation Tips
Is your state experiencing a drought this summer? Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Water Quality Division Director, Shellie Chard, took to social media this week to offer useful water…
ECOS Letter to EPA on Draft FY23-24 National Program Guidances
This letter includes comments ECOS submitted to U.S. EPA on its draft FY23-24 National Program Guidances (NPGs).
Maine Tightens Stormwater Permits for Large Communities
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…
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,…
