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Wyoming Debuts ‘WY Risk It’ Video to Encourage Lead Line Testing 

August 8, 2024

Wyoming DEQ and OSLI produce “WY Risk It? Test Your Water Line for Lead” video, helping residents learn more about their water service line.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: drinking water, lead, public health

ECOS Comment Letter to U.S. EPA on the Proposed Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule

July 29, 2024

ECOS comments on the U.S. EPA Proposed Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule encourage EPA to increase resources and retain flexibility in the final rule.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Rhode Island to Fund Resilience to Climate-Driven Challenges 

June 21, 2024

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management last week announced the release of the Climate Resilience Fund Request for Proposals. Approximately $1M in funds, made available through the state’s Green…

Filed Under: Member News

Florida Teams Up with South Korea in Taking On Harmful Algal Blooms 

June 21, 2024

In an effort to combat blue-green algae, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the South Korea National Institute of Environmental Research have entered into a memorandum of understanding…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: cooperative federalism

South Carolina Promotes Dam Safety Awareness

June 7, 2024

The South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control promoted Dam Safety Awareness Day through education about the function, regulation, and proper maintenance of dams to ensure individuals understand the responsibilities of dam ownership.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: infrastructure, waterbodies

New Hampshire Promotes Citizen Science Using Crowdsourced Water Monitoring

June 7, 2024

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services installed a CrowdHydrology staff gauge below the Willow Street Bridge to enhance flood forecasting and response capabilities while fostering community engagement in citizen science.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: flooding, water monitoring

Pennsylvania Supports Environmental Education on Climate, EJ, and Water

May 31, 2024

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced their Environmental Education Grants Program funding to support youth and community environmental education, including through climate mitigation projects.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: climate, environmental justice

New Jersey Plans Regulatory Reforms to Build Climate Resilience

May 24, 2024

NJ DEP announces REAL proposal to better protect communities from coastal flooding.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: climate, coastal, flooding, resiliency, stormwater

Vermont Highlights Partner Organization Flood Resiliency Projects in Public Webinar

May 17, 2024

A Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) webinar last week highlighted four flood resiliency projects completed by river conservancies, a regional planning commission, and a local housing partnership. These projects…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: resiliency

Missouri PFAS Viewer

May 15, 2024

Identifies the geographic location of voluntary sampling for PFAS in public drinking water systems in Missouri.

Tagged With: PFAS

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