This week, the South Florida Water Management District, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. EPA, and the Miccosukee and Seminole Tribes, completed construction of an 11,000…
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ECOS Letter to House Leadership on Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines
This ECOS letter to Congress expresses support for H.R. 7779, The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024. The letter offers support for the bipartisan proposal that will spur…
Arizona Hails U.S. EPA Approval of Air Force Plan on PFAS
In October 2024, the Arizona DEQ celebrated U.S. EPA’s approval of a U.S. Air Force (USAF) plan to protect Arizonans who live near USAF facilities at the Tucson International Airport Area Superfund Site.
West Virginia Hosts ‘Water Festival’ for Elementary Students
In early October, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) hosted the Cabell County Water Festival as part of its ongoing Project WET (Water Education Today), which promotes awareness…
Washington Crafts Climate Resilience Plan
Ten Washington state agencies have come together to build the Washington State Climate Resilience Strategy.
New Jersey Launches Stormwater Infrastructure Resilience Program
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has launched a $20M climate resilience program to modernize New Jersey’s stormwater infrastructure and address flooding related to climate change-induced increases in precipitation.…
New Mexico Releases Strategic Water Supply Study
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.
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…
Resolution 18-3: Addressing Mercury
In this resolution ECOS requests EPA work with all stakeholders to achieve reductions in mercury pollution consistent with federal statutes and that the federal government support research on alternatives to…
