A new five-year strategy aimed at improving the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Ambient Water Monitoring Program is now available. The program provides consistent, unbiased information about the condition…
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Minnesota to Update Wild Rice Sulfate Standard
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has held its first of three meetings to discuss proposed changes to its longstanding rule on sulfate discharge into wild rice waters. The rule,…
Arizona Proactively Screening for Lead in School Drinking Water Systems
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is proactively conducting a statewide screening program for the presence of lead in school drinking water in coordination with multiple state and local…
ECOS Charter for the Infrastructure Workgroup
Below is the charter establishing ECOS’ Infrastructure Workgroup, which will fall under the auspices of the Water Committee.
Montana Sponsoring International Wetland Symposium
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is sponsoring the 7th International Symposium for Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control (WETPOL). The event, August 22-26, 2017 at the Big Sky…
Iowa Report Highlights Progress of Nutrient Monitoring
A recent report on Iowa’s nutrient monitoring efforts highlights both the complexity and long-term value of evaluating nutrient levels in Iowa’s lakes, streams, and rivers. Developed jointly by the Iowa…
New Hampshire’s ‘Green SnowPro’ Protects Against Winter Damage
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) has figured out how to ease winter stresses on businesses, property owners, and the environment. In 2013, the agency created “Green SnowPro,”…
Montana Approves Completed Mine Reclamation
On December 12, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approved a complete reclamation at four mine areas, totaling more than 1,400 acres of reclaimed mine land. DEQ evaluated completed…
Delaware CWSRF Finances Replacement of 102-Year-Old Sewage Pipes
The Delaware Department of Parks and Recreation has turned to the Delaware Clean Water State Revolving Fund to replace more than 6,200 feet of cracked sewer pipes at Cape Henlopen…
Kentucky to Extend Funding for Source Water Protection
The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) is making funding available for source water protection projects through the Source Water Protection Assistance Program (SWPAP). Protecting source water is a common-sense approach…