The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has released a draft feasibility study for the Strategic Water Supply (SWS) to protect freshwater supply in the face of water scarcity challenges.
Archives for September 2024
Virginia Announces Innovative Pay-for-Outcomes Grants for Chesapeake Bay
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality announced a $20M Pay-For-Outcomes Nonpoint Source Pollution Reduction grant program to restore the Chesapeake Bay.
Maine Responds to AFFF Spill with Sampling, Drones, and Door-to-Door Outreach
Since learning of the August 19 release of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) mixed with water at a small airport, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has pursued a variety…
Illinois Issues Draft Enhanced Public Participation Plan
This week, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) issued its 2024 Draft Enhanced Public Participation Plan (Draft Plan) for public review and comment, updating and superseding its 2018 Enhanced Public…
People Places Planet Podcast featuring Former ECOS President Elizabeth Biser and Ben Grumbles
This ELI podcast episode is titled “State of the Environment: How States Are Leading the Charge on Environmental Protection.” Over 90% of US primary environmental laws are implemented and enforced at the…
State Innovation Video 2024: Washington SensWA Air Monitoring in Vulnerable Communities
Ecology built the SensWA sensor device to provide real-time air quality information about fine particle pollution. These portable devices aim to expand Ecology’s existing air monitoring network across Washington, especially…
State Innovation Video 2024: Georgia Tech in the Field
State Innovation Video 2024: Louisiana Drone Program
State Innovation Video 2024: Michigan Contaminated Site Risk Assessment Project
This project targets facilities under EGLE’s regulation to determine health and environmental risks more effectively. It reviews site information where current risk designation is “risks not determined” and performs pathways…
State Innovation Video 2024: Indiana Clean Community Program
Indiana’s Clean Community Program is a free and voluntary program aimed at recognizing and rewarding Indiana communities for implementing a proactive, positive approach to addressing community and social issues through…
