On June 10, seven northeastern states (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont) sent a letter to key Members of Congress recommending that the federal government…
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Nine States & DC Design Regional Approach on Transportation Sector GHGs
On December 18, nine states and the District of Columbia announced their intent to design a regional market-based proposal to shrink greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. The proposal,…
Rhode Island’s Coit Recognized for Public Service
ECOS Member and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director Janet Coit received last week the Gary S. Sasse Distinguished Public Service Award, which recognizes an outstanding state employee.…
Rhode Island Tackles Plastics Pollution
This week, Rhode Island’s Task Force to Tackle Plastics held its first meeting to discuss common single-use consumer plastics such as coffee cups and plastic straws. The Task Force, supported…
Rhode Island Undertakes Timber Harvesting Project to Protect Habitat and Water
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Forest Management will oversee a timber harvesting project this fall in the Hillsdale Preserve Management Area. The project includes thinning…
Rhode Island Adopts ‘Resilient Rhody’ Climate Strategy
Last week, Rhode Island released its first comprehensive climate preparedness strategy, Resilient Rhody. The 85-page report was compiled using information from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, among other…
Rhode Island Preserves 101 Acres of Open Space
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced last week its permanent protection for public recreational use of 101 acres in the northern region of the state. The property…
States Mark Earth Day with Celebrations and Outreach
As April 22 approaches, states are marking Earth Day with cleanups, public education campaigns, and various festivities. Here’s just a sampling: The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management streamed a…
ECOS Member Agencies Mark National Septic Smart Week and Estuaries Week
This week also has been designated National Septic Smart Week and Estuaries Week. A sampling of state activities to mark these initiatives follows. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality shared…
Nine Eastern States Unveil Proposed Climate Pact
On August 23, nine eastern states announced a landmark bipartisan agreement to slash greenhouse gas emissions across the region by 65 percent by 2030 and promote growth of the green…
