As part of a comprehensive plan to better understand PFAS levels in Iowa’s drinking water, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has begun sampling for the chemical in public drinking…
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Washington Pilots Grants to Support Headwater Communities’ Water Banking
The Washington Department of Ecology has announced a new grant program to support the purchase of existing water rights to create local water banks for headwater communities. The pilot grants…
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.
Montana Supports Community ‘Beaver Mimicry’ Project to Restore Watershed
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MT DEQ) is a proud supporter of local efforts for low-tech watershed restoration. For instance, check out this video about local volunteers completing a…
Arizona to Introduce Paperless Notifications for Public Water Systems in New Year
Arizona DEQ announced its public water system notifications for monitoring and reporting violations is going paperless in January 2022.
Montana Video Series Spotlights Work in Various Media
Last week, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) posted a video on its efforts to restore water quality in Ninemile Creek. The video is one of a set the…
Iowa Launches Water Tower Contest to Highlight Importance of Water Quality
Last week, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa Finance Authority announced a water tower contest that challenges Iowa communities to show off their hometown pride in a short…
New York Hosts Student Scientists for ‘Day in the Life’ of River and Harbor
Shorefronts along the Hudson River and the piers of New York Harbor were recently busy with activity as thousands of students collected data on the Hudson’s fish and invertebrates, tracked…
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.
Iowa P2 Intern Program Pinpoints Potential Savings for Iowa Companies
Seven Iowa companies now have the potential to save more than $1.5 million this year to bolster profits and meet environmental targets as a result of working with the Iowa…
