The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is making $13.5 million in funding available for local projects that will improve water quality and help prevent, mitigate, and manage harmful…
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Massachusetts Moves on PFAS Groundwater and Drinking Water Rules
This week, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) filed two rules related to PFAS: a final soil and groundwater cleanup rule and a draft drinking water rule. The first…
New Jersey Study Predicts Dramatic Increase in Sea-Level Rise
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection recently announced the release of a new study projecting dramatic sea-level rise in New Jersey. According to the report, sea level in New…
Pennsylvania Pinpoints PFAS Challenges, Releases Sampling Results
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf last week released the state’s initial report and recommendations from its Action Team on PFAS, as well as results from the first round of water system…
Illinois Makes Dramatic Strides toward Nutrient Reduction Goals
On November 18, the Directors of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture announced the release of the state’s second Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy…
Michigan to Gather Great Minds on Great Lakes Water Infrastructure
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is organizing the 2020 Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Conference, a regional conference to identify water infrastructure challenges and solutions. The…
Letter to U.S. EPA on Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Comment Period
ECOS submitted a letter to U.S. EPA requesting an extension of the comment period on the Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Revisions.
Iowa Asks Public to Weigh in on Impaired Waters
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on its newly released draft impaired waters list. The document recommends the removal of 27 impairments from the 2018…
Maryland Partners on a Smart Way to Save the Bay
The Maryland Department of the Environment and the Maryland Department of Transportation unveiled this week a public-private partnership to advance stormwater control technology that can help reduce pollutants and curb…
Illinois Announces $2 Million Loan for Sewer System Lining
Last month, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim announced a $2 million loan to the Village of Arthur in Douglas County. The low-interest loan is provided…
