ECOS comments on the U.S. EPA Proposed Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule encourage EPA to increase resources and retain flexibility in the final rule.
Water
Rhode Island to Fund Resilience to Climate-Driven Challenges
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management last week announced the release of the Climate Resilience Fund Request for Proposals. Approximately $1M in funds, made available through the state’s Green…
Florida Teams Up with South Korea in Taking On Harmful Algal Blooms
In an effort to combat blue-green algae, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the South Korea National Institute of Environmental Research have entered into a memorandum of understanding…
South Carolina Promotes Dam Safety Awareness
The South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control promoted Dam Safety Awareness Day through education about the function, regulation, and proper maintenance of dams to ensure individuals understand the responsibilities of dam ownership.
New Hampshire Promotes Citizen Science Using Crowdsourced Water Monitoring
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services installed a CrowdHydrology staff gauge below the Willow Street Bridge to enhance flood forecasting and response capabilities while fostering community engagement in citizen science.
Pennsylvania Supports Environmental Education on Climate, EJ, and Water
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced their Environmental Education Grants Program funding to support youth and community environmental education, including through climate mitigation projects.
New Jersey Plans Regulatory Reforms to Build Climate Resilience
NJ DEP announces REAL proposal to better protect communities from coastal flooding.
Vermont Highlights Partner Organization Flood Resiliency Projects in Public Webinar
A Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) webinar last week highlighted four flood resiliency projects completed by river conservancies, a regional planning commission, and a local housing partnership. These projects…
Missouri PFAS Viewer
Identifies the geographic location of voluntary sampling for PFAS in public drinking water systems in Missouri.
Missouri Awards Wastewater Improvement Grants
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) awarded Clean Water Engineering Report Grants to two cities, enabling both communities to improve their public wastewater systems.
