Last week, the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC) hosted a delegation from U.S. EPA headquarters at its main offices in Columbia for a daylong meeting to…
Archives for February 2017
Tennessee Seeks Nominations for 2017 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards
The Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking nominations by March 31 for the 2017 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards. Presented annually, the awards are the most prestigious environmental and conservation…
Rhode Island Offers Kids’ Nature Program
This week, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) planned and hosted a series of educational activities for students to enjoy during their school vacation. One such outing, at…
Delaware Creates Government Efficiency and Accountability Review Board
Delaware Governor John Carney on February 16 signed an executive order establishing the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review Board (GEAR) to identify opportunities for cost savings in state government. The…
Arkansas Governor Folds Energy Office into DEQ
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on February 22 signed into law his legislative package on government efficiencies, which combines numerous state agencies and includes a transfer of the Arkansas Energy Office…
District of Columbia Announces Major Funding for Solar Innovation and Expansion
The District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment has made available two funding opportunities for eligible entities to install additional solar capacity throughout DC and provide benefits to low-income…
Idaho Offers Free Nitrate Testing for Private Water Systems
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) is hosting a community program to test nitrate levels of water from private well owners in the Twin Falls area in February and…
Tennessee Awards Millions in Drinking Water Construction Loans
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Department of Environmental & Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau announced February 10 that one community and one utility district have been approved to receive more than…
Tennessee Announces $2 Million in Grants to Reduce Landfill Waste
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced last week plans to award more than $2 million in recycling equipment, recycling rebates, and used oil grants for FY 2017…
Louisiana DEQ Hosting Home Sewage Treatment Workshops
This week, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality assisted the Louisiana Rural Water Association in hosting several maintenance and inspection workshops for residents with home sewage treatment systems. The classes…
