ECOS President and Secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment Ben Grumbles has published an article for the state agency’s blog, eMDE, about his experiences at the 26th annual…
Land & Waste
New Report Tracks New Mexico Performance on Public Health and the Environment
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has released a first-of-its kind performance assessment report that offers the public, stakeholders, and legislators the opportunity to track the Department’s progress in protecting…
Mississippi Now Leads Nation in Medical Sharps Drop-Off Locations Per Capita
The Household Medical Sharps Collection and Disposal Program, managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), reached significant milestones in 2021 including one that makes it a national leader.…
South Carolina Awards ‘Champions of the Environment’ Grants to Schools
To support the next generation of environmental stewards, the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control has announced the award of Champion of the Environment awards to 11 schools.…
Oregon Spreads Environmental Awareness with ‘GreenState’ Podcast
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has begun sharing stories through its GreenState podcast of its everyday work to protect Oregon’s air, land and water. Episodes to date have…
ECOS Submits Comments on U.S. EPA’s draft FY2022-2026 Strategic Plan
This letter includes comments ECOS submitted to U.S. EPA on its draft FY22-26 Strategic Plan.
U.S. EPA Agrees to Act on New Mexico Petition to Regulate PFAS under RCRA
On October 26, U.S. EPA outlined plans to initiate two rulemakings in response to a petition from New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham urging that PFAS be identified as a hazardous waste under the…
Massachusetts Extends Waste Ban to Mattresses and Textiles
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has announced amendments to its waste ban regulations to include mattresses, textiles, and commercial organics starting this month. These materials will join a…
Pennsylvania Livestreams Own Resident Peregrine Falcons
Year after year, peregrine falcons have made their home on the 15th floor of the Rachel Carson State Office Building in downtown Harrisburg, home of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental…
ECOS Fiscal Year 2023-2024 National Program Guidances (NPG) Early Engagement Comments
ECOS members submitted FY 2023 – 2024 NPG early engagement comments to U.S. EPA program offices. For more information, see the letter below.
