As part of the state’s ongoing 25by25 water campaign, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and members of his Cabinet will begin hosting Town Halls later this summer to discuss with citizens…
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Pennsylvania to Invest Millions in Water Infrastructure Projects
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has announced the state’s plan to invest $75 million in 23 water quality improvement projects through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Invest Authority known as PENNVEST. The funding…
South Carolina Coordinates Enhanced Monitoring of Lower Saluda Scenic River
With many residents and visitors enjoying activities on the Lower Saluda River, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and a variety of stakeholders came together to conduct…
Utah Employs Harmful Algal Bloom Forecasting Technology
Over the past few years, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Division of Water Quality has been proactive in forecasting and identifying harmful algal blooms (HAB), events in which…
Ohio Passes Laws to Protect Water and Streamline Government
On June 21, Ohio lawmakers passed legislation, S.B.2, that will further protect Lake Erie and drinking water sources, provide community and business assistance, and streamline government. The bill directs the Ohio…
Nebraska Integrates Wastewater Efforts to Streamline Services to Communities
The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on July 6 announced a Memorandum of Agreement to improve coordination of Safe Drinking…
Michigan Issues Draft Domestic Action Plan for Lake Erie
Michigan has joined neighboring states in the Lake Erie Basin and the Canadian province of Ontario by developing a plan to achieve a healthier Lake Erie ecosystem. Michigan’s draft Domestic…
ECOS Press Statement on Proposed WOTUS Withdrawal
This press release states ECOS’ hope for future collaboration with EPA, as Administrator Scott Pruitt today proposed to withdraw the agency’s 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule. Last week, ECOS…
ECOS Letter to EPA Administrator Pruitt on WOTUS
This letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Pruitt offers ECOS’ input on the redefining of waters of the U.S. following the February 28, 2017, Presidential Executive Order on “Restoring the Rule of Law,…
Mississippi Selects Finalists in Beach Outfalls Challenge
This week, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality announced six finalist teams in the Mississippi Beach Outfalls Challenge, selected from among 12 semi-finalists. The goal of the Challenge is to…
