In early October, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) hosted the Cabell County Water Festival as part of its ongoing Project WET (Water Education Today), which promotes awareness…
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Washington Crafts Climate Resilience Plan
Ten Washington state agencies have come together to build the Washington State Climate Resilience Strategy.
New Jersey Launches Stormwater Infrastructure Resilience Program
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has launched a $20M climate resilience program to modernize New Jersey’s stormwater infrastructure and address flooding related to climate change-induced increases in precipitation.…
New Mexico Releases Strategic Water Supply Study
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has released a draft feasibility study for the Strategic Water Supply (SWS) to protect freshwater supply in the face of water scarcity challenges.
Virginia Announces Innovative Pay-for-Outcomes Grants for Chesapeake Bay
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality announced a $20M Pay-For-Outcomes Nonpoint Source Pollution Reduction grant program to restore the Chesapeake Bay.
Maine Responds to AFFF Spill with Sampling, Drones, and Door-to-Door Outreach
Since learning of the August 19 release of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) mixed with water at a small airport, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has pursued a variety…
Resolution 18-3: Addressing Mercury
In this resolution ECOS requests EPA work with all stakeholders to achieve reductions in mercury pollution consistent with federal statutes and that the federal government support research on alternatives to…
Resolution 24-2: Increasing the Length of NPDES Permits to a Maximum of Ten Years
In this resolution, ECOS supports amending the Clean Water Act to allow for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits “for fixed terms not exceeding 10 years” to allow states…
