The Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC) continues pivoting to virtual operations for its customers and constituents, both during the COVID-19 pandemic and for future ease of…
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Alabama Advises Businesses on Building Reopening
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and Department of Public Health are urging reopening businesses to thoroughly flush and inspect water and air conditioning systems. These systems may have…
Connecticut Secures NOAA Approval of Estuarine Research Reserve
Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) approved a Connecticut Department of Energy and Environment (CT DEEP) proposal to designate a network of state-owned properties and waterways as…
Ohio Issues Guidance Document for Premise Plumbing Water Service Restoration
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has created a Guidance for Premise Plumbing Water Service Restoration to share considerations for water service restoration that minimize risks associated with stagnant water and…
Wisconsin Features Interview with the Daughter of Earth Day Founder
In celebration of 50 years since the launch of Earth Day, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is featuring an interview with Tia Nelson, the daughter of the late Senator…
Oregon Retrospective on Spill Cleanup Illustrates Value of State Environmental Agencies
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently published a retrospective on a high-profile cleanup effort 21 years ago that offers important lessons for today. The wood-chip freighter New Carissa…
West Virginia Develops NPDES Reporting Code to be used during COVID-19 Pandemic
At the direction of Governor Jim Justice and in response to a temporary advisory from the U.S. EPA, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has developed a new reporting…
New Jersey Sets Stringent Limits for PFOA, PFOS in Drinking Water
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has approved maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) of 14 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and 13 ppt for PFOS in drinking water.…
New York Encourages Public to ‘Look for the Zero’ and Buy Phosphorus-Free
Last week, New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the launch of the state’s annual “Look for the Zero” public awareness campaign that encourages homeowners to…
Tennessee Prepares for Potential Water Operator Shortage and Issues Guidance
The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC) has taken proactive steps to prepare for a potential water and wastewater operator shortage. The agency’s Operator Shortage Action Plan has three…
