The District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) held Carbon Free DC 2050 events this week focusing on how the District aims to reach its goal of carbon…
Archives for September 2020
Virginia Offers Helpful Tips for #SepticSmart Week
Last week, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VA DEQ) provided informative tips for septic system owners via its Twitter account and other outlets. This was part of the sixth…
California to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Passenger Vehicles Starting in 2035
On September 23, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order banning sales of new gas-fueled passenger cars and trucks in California after 2035. The state said its target would…
Michigan Launches $10M Grant Program to Track COVID-19 in Wastewater
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services have announced a $10 million grant program to support surveillance of wastewater…
New Mexico Reaches Settlement with Air Force Base over Alleged Groundwater Violations
On September 8, the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission approved a settlement agreement between the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and Cannon Air Force Base for alleged violations of…
Landmark New Jersey EJ Bill Prescribes New Level of NJDEP Permit Review
The New Jersey state Legislature has passed the final version of a sweeping environmental justice bill requiring a new level of permit review by the New Jersey Department of Environmental…
Arizona Launches High Pollution Watch Air Quality Alert System
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has launched a new High Pollution Watch (HPW) air quality alert system to provide advance notice in select areas in Phoenix, Tucson, and…
Louisiana Redesigns its Electronic Data Management System
Chart showing EDMS user survey responses The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is redesigning and modernizing its Electronic Data Management System (EDMS), which was built in 2006 and gave…
Iowa Storage Capacity Grants Help Food Pantries, Reduce Landfill Waste
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has awarded more than $200,000 to 35 recipients in Food Storage Capacity grants, which helps organizations expand storage and cold storage of donated…
