Last week, the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (OK DEQ) launched its newly designed website. The more user-friendly site features an improved layout and search tool for easier navigation. The…
Archives for July 2019
Mississippi Investigates Harmful Algal Blooms, Issues Water Contact Warnings
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Beach Monitoring Program has been busy since June investigating the presence of a blue-green Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) in the nearshore waters off the…
Colorado Partners with National Weather Service on Air Quality Alerts
Colorado residents and visitors who are planning outdoor activities and trying to help reduce pollution can now check weather.gov for the state’s air quality alerts, thanks to a collaboration between…
New Mexico Files Injunction Against Air Force on PFAS
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the state’s Attorney General have filed in federal court a preliminary injunction against the Air Force to compel it to address PFAS contamination.…
New York Proposes Strict PFAS Standards
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the state will move forward on its Drinking Water Council’s recommendations to propose standards for PFOA and PFOS at 10 parts per…
New Hampshire Issues Final Proposal for Four PFAS Standards
On July 18, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) adopted the strictest enforceable drinking water and groundwater quality standards for PFAS in the nation, finalizing the requirements at…
California Offers Tips on Preventing Recycling Contamination
Through Twitter, CalRecycle inspires Californians to achieve the highest waste reduction and recycling goals in the nation. Watch this video to find out why recycling contamination is a major problem…
Pennsylvania’s Interactive O&G Annual Report Shows Permitting and Inspection Improvements
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) this week released its 2018 Oil and Gas Annual Report. The interactive, multimedia report details increased efficiency in the permit application and review…
Oklahoma Produces ‘Carpool Conversations’ Videos to Spotlight Environmental Topics
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (OK DEQ) recently released its second episode of “Carpool Conversations with Kole.” The recurring series, inspired by the show Carpool Karaoke, features OK DEQ…
Connecticut Announces Interagency Working Group on PFAS
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced this week the formation of an interagency working group, to be led by the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and Department of…
