The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) tweeted this week that for the first time in many years, every Tennessee county now meets federal and state air quality standards…
Archives for August 2016
Indiana, Louisiana Provide Emergency Debris Management Resources
ECOS’ colleagues in Indiana and Louisiana impacted by severe weather are in our thoughts this week. Both states have made resources available to help residents cope with damage safely. Tornado…
West Virginia Calls for Electronics Recycling Grant Applications
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is pushing sustainability with its Covered Electronics Device (CED) Recycling Grant program. Grants are available to counties and municipalities for the purpose of…
Minnesota App Allows Users to Know ‘What’s in My Neighborhood’
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA’s) “What’s in My Neighborhood” online application offers users a way to access a wide variety of environmental information about their communities. The application uses…
Pennsylvania Releases 2014 Air Emissions Inventory for Unconventional Gas
On August 17, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released the latest inventory of air emissions for the unconventional natural gas operation industry. The inventory represents 2014 emissions from…
Arkansas to Host Nonpoint Source Meeting
On September 21 – 22, the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture will host their annual Nonpoint Source Pollution Stakeholder and 319 Project Review…
Missouri Offers Wide-Ranging Youth Education Program
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Youth Education and Interpretation Program is providing education and interpretive services for youth, teachers, and youth leaders. Through the program, the department draws on…
Texas Offers Grants for Clean Transportation and Alternative Fueling Facilities
As part of its Clean Transportation Triangle and Alternative Fueling Facilities Programs, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is offering grants to help defray the costs of building or…
Indiana Reduces Electronic Waste with Indiana E-Cycle
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) published its Indiana 2016 E-Cycle Report at the beginning of August. The report looks at the results of six years of Indiana E-Cycle…
New Technologies Hold Promise for Predicting Algal Blooms in Utah
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) have been in the news a lot lately, from the massive scum lining the Florida coast to the blue-green mats that recently covered Utah Lake and…
