The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality announced a grant award to Tangier Island, a Chesapeake Bay community which will use these funds for infrastructure improvements to protect against flooding.
Archives for May 2024
Pennsylvania Supports Environmental Education on Climate, EJ, and Water
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.
Michigan Hosts 2nd Annual MI Healthy Climate Conference
Michigan EGLE hosts climate conference featuring clean energy announcements and Great Lakes region CPRG PCAPs report.
Massachusetts Invests in Air Monitoring Sensor Expansion
MassDEP funds deployment of air quality monitors and shares real-time data.
New Jersey Plans Regulatory Reforms to Build Climate Resilience
NJ DEP announces REAL proposal to better protect communities from coastal flooding.
Texas Hosts Annual Environmental Trade Fair and Conference
TCEQ hosted their Environmental Trade Fair and Conference, during which attendees from across the environmental sector joined agency staff for learning and development opportunities.
Michigan to Launch Renewable Energy Academy
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE) recently announced the planned Michigan Renewable Energy Academy (REA), a one-stop shop where communities can receive technical assistance and support…
Kentucky to Fund Recycled Rubber Mulch Projects
This week, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced that the Waste Tire Trust Fund will award nearly $850K to county governments for projects using rubber mulch from recycled tires, in support…
Vermont Highlights Partner Organization Flood Resiliency Projects in Public Webinar
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…
MDE to Develop PFAS Action Levels and Plans under New Maryland Law
Last week, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed Senate Bill 956, Protecting State Waters from PFAS Pollution Act. The bill requires the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to: MDE will…
