The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy of Environmental Affairs (EEA) recently released its first-ever Environmental Justice (EJ) Strategy, which aims to ensure an equitable and just transition for all residents…
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Virginia PEEP Serves as Basis for Statewide Platform & Alberta Discussions
The Commonwealth of Virginia has launched a statewide permit tracking platform based on the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Permitting Enhancement & Evaluation Platform (PEEP), which was launched last…
New Louisiana DEQ Secretary Giacometto Shares Vision for Agency
Last month, newly appointed Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Secretary Aurelia Giacometto hosted a pair of town halls during her first week on the job for the department’s more…
Montana Launches Workgroup to Enhance Public Engagement
On January 8, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the formation of a dedicated workgroup to discuss the agency’s implementation of the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), following…
South Carolina Hits the Road and Deploys Social Media in Hiring Effort
In September, in efforts to fill more than 30 junior soil evaluator positions at the agency, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) held seven hiring events…
Oregon DEQ Podcast Interviews Director Leah Feldon; Highlights DEQ’s Work
In the latest episode of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) podcast, GreenState, DEQ Director Leah Feldon discusses her career and her thoughts on the direction of the agency.…
New Jersey Unveils Draft Strategic Climate Action Plan
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released a draft Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) that outlines a series of regulatory plans and policy actions to address the…
Iowa Engineer Intern Program Continues to Rack up P2 Savings for Companies
Iowa companies have saved nearly $117M since 2001 by implementing environmental improvements recommended by interns with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Pollution Prevention Intern Program. This service places top…
Press Release on ECOS Member Letter to Congress on Water Infrastructure Funding
In this press release, ECOS details the Congressional letter in which 45 state and territorial environmental agencies called on Congress to restore funding for – and fully appropriate – the…
ECOS Member Letter to Congress on Water Infrastructure Funding
In this letter, ECOS members urge Congress to fully authorize funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs). The SRFs are two of the nation’s most…