Mid-Atlantic states recently collaborated with representatives of tribes, eight federal agencies, and a fisheries council to produce a draft of a unique ocean planning document for their region of the…
Water
Colorado DPHE Lab Develops Cutting-Edge Test on Algal Blooms
A test recently developed by the Laboratory Services Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (DPHE) makes it easier to determine whether algal blooms are toxic or…
Alabama DEM Study Shows Significant Water Loss in City Delivery System
In a timely development in light of next week’s STEP meeting, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management has issued a report showing that Pell City, a municipality located 35 miles…
Texas Spotlights ‘Boots on Ground’ to Ensure Public Water Supply Safety
Extensive water inspection efforts are spotlighted in an article recently published by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) as part of its public outreach. In TCEQ’s ‘Boots on the…
North Carolina Recognizes Local Drinking Water Accomplishments
Recently, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality awarded 56 drinking water systems that exceeded state and federal drinking water standards in 2015 with the Area Wide Optimization Award. The…
Michigan Rolls Out New Online Resource for Flint Residents
Residents of Flint, Michigan have a new tool for finding important updates, locations for clean water resources, and more – all online. The State of Michigan’s Taking Action on Flint…
Michigan Rolls Out Phase One of Plan to Protect, Manage, and Enhance Water
Michigan’s Water Strategy, released by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Office of the Great Lakes, is a 30-year plan to promote stewardship, community engagement, and protection and preservation…
Letter of Concern with the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA)
State Associations’ letter of concern regarding the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA), which was sent to members of Congress on June 16, 2016.
Oregon’s Riparian Shade Pilot Program
To address future pollutant-discharge requirements and potential temperature exceedances, the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission—a regional wastewater entity in Eugene/Springfield, Oregon—launched a pilot program to demonstrate the viability and cost-effectiveness of…
New York’s Storm Mitigation Loan Program
New York State’s Storm Mitigation Loan Program (SMLP) was created in 2014 to assist local governments in strengthening long-term resilience for wastewater and drinking water treatment facilities in areas impacted…