On August 5, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) announced the Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities (GIGO) Program, a $5M funding opportunity for projects that improve water quality, reduce stormwater…
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Wyoming Water Quality Conference to Spotlight HABs, Permitting, & More
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality will host partners and members of the public on October 15-16 in Laramie for the second Wyoming Water Quality Conference. The conference will feature…
Colorado Offers Drinking Water Security Response Toolbox
The Colorado Department of Health & Environment (CDPHE) has developed a Drinking Water Security Response Toolbox including planning resources, guidance for reporting and responding to security threats, and information on…
Arizona Takes Steps to Help Prevent Cyber Attacks at Water Facilities
Arizona DEQ developed an educational pamphlet about cybersecurity for inspectors to distribute at drinking water and wastewater facilities.
New Hampshire Offers ‘Cybersecurity in a Box’ Program
To safeguard its drinking water and wastewater systems against cyberattack, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services has partnered with the Overwatch Foundation on its “Cybersecurity in a Box” pilot…
Nevada Hosts HABs Education Day
To help raise awareness about harmful algal blooms (HAB), the Nevada Harmful HAB Task Force held a HABs Education Day for the public at a state recreation area. Learn more about what they did.
New York Funds Flood Resiliency Projects
Last week, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced four flood control and prevention projects in the Southern Tier. Funded by $21M from the state’s Environmental Bond…
Idaho Encourages Public to ‘#PlaySafe’ around Harmful Algal Blooms
With summer in full swing, Idaho, like many other states, is finding harmful algal blooms (HABs) in water bodies across the state. To help raise public awareness, the Idaho Department…
New York Proposes Wastewater Cybersecurity Rulemaking
On June 10, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation proposed a rulemaking that would add cybersecurity regulations for wastewater treatment facilities. The proposal would require certified wastewater operators…
New Jersey Announces Grants for Stormwater Management & Resilience
New Jersey is making available more than $5M in grants under two new programs designed to enhance stormwater management and climate resilience in communities. The new grant programs are part…
