To combat the impacts of invasive species, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) created and supports the Bureau of Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health (BISEH) and has designated…
Water
Maine Surveys Wastewater Operators on System Needs
In order to be prepared should infrastructure funding be part of an economic stimulus package, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is conducting a Clean Watersheds Needs Survey. The…
Massachusetts to Fund System Improvements to Reduce PFAS in Drinking Water
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has announced a new $2 million grant program for communities to fund the design and planning of treatment systems that protect drinking water…
New Jersey Develops Color-Coded Health Alert Index on HABs
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has developed a color-coded health alert index to provide the public with clear guidance on suitable recreational activities in freshwater lakes and other…
Texas Unveils Useful COVID-19 ‘At Home’ Video Series
How can residents protect the environment from the safety of their own homes during the COVID-19 pandemic? The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has released a series of “at home”…
Delaware Opens Virtual Operations for Water-Related Services
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC) continues pivoting to virtual operations for its customers and constituents, both during the COVID-19 pandemic and for future ease of…
Alabama Advises Businesses on Building Reopening
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and Department of Public Health are urging reopening businesses to thoroughly flush and inspect water and air conditioning systems. These systems may have…
Connecticut Secures NOAA Approval of Estuarine Research Reserve
Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) approved a Connecticut Department of Energy and Environment (CT DEEP) proposal to designate a network of state-owned properties and waterways as…
Ohio Issues Guidance Document for Premise Plumbing Water Service Restoration
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has created a Guidance for Premise Plumbing Water Service Restoration to share considerations for water service restoration that minimize risks associated with stagnant water and…
Wisconsin Features Interview with the Daughter of Earth Day Founder
In celebration of 50 years since the launch of Earth Day, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is featuring an interview with Tia Nelson, the daughter of the late Senator…
