The latest in a series of efforts by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton to improve water quality in Minnesota, the “25 by ’25” goal, would engage local governments, businesses, farmers, scientists,…
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ECOS, ACWA, and ASWM Joint Letter on Section 404 Nationwide General Permits
This letter from ECOS, ACWA and ASWM urges OMB to make an exception to the regulatory freeze of the Clean Water Act Section 404 Nationwide General Permits and to allow the…
Michigan Takes Lead on Aging Waterworks Issue, Co-sponsors Conference
On March 7-9, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will co-sponsor the “Water Infrastructure Conference: A National Conversation in Flint,” a three-day event devoted to water infrastructure issues, share…
Iowa Releases Five-Year Strategy for Ambient Water Monitoring
A new five-year strategy aimed at improving the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Ambient Water Monitoring Program is now available. The program provides consistent, unbiased information about the condition…
Minnesota to Update Wild Rice Sulfate Standard
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has held its first of three meetings to discuss proposed changes to its longstanding rule on sulfate discharge into wild rice waters. The rule,…
Arizona Proactively Screening for Lead in School Drinking Water Systems
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is proactively conducting a statewide screening program for the presence of lead in school drinking water in coordination with multiple state and local…
ECOS Charter for the Infrastructure Workgroup
Below is the charter establishing ECOS’ Infrastructure Workgroup, which will fall under the auspices of the Water Committee.
Montana Sponsoring International Wetland Symposium
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is sponsoring the 7th International Symposium for Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control (WETPOL). The event, August 22-26, 2017 at the Big Sky…
Iowa Report Highlights Progress of Nutrient Monitoring
A recent report on Iowa’s nutrient monitoring efforts highlights both the complexity and long-term value of evaluating nutrient levels in Iowa’s lakes, streams, and rivers. Developed jointly by the Iowa…
New Hampshire’s ‘Green SnowPro’ Protects Against Winter Damage
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) has figured out how to ease winter stresses on businesses, property owners, and the environment. In 2013, the agency created “Green SnowPro,”…
