As part of a statewide customer service enhancement plan, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has made all septic system records for two counties available online for the…
Environmental Data
The Information Management group was established in 1998 to address information management issues in the States and to work jointly with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Arizona DEQ Tweets about Progress in Celebration of 30th Anniversary
As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, Arizona DEQ has focused on public outreach to tell its story. Highlighting some of its successful customer service initiatives, the agency has released…
Texas Honors Innovators with Environmental Excellence Awards
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on May 17 recognized several organizations and individuals with the state’s highest environmental honor – the Texas Environmental Excellence Award. The awards have been…
Delaware to Host Open Data Challenge Hackathon Weekend
From June 2-4, the Delaware Open Data Challenge Hackathon Weekend will seek to encourage innovative solutions that address a civic or business challenge by supporting the development and launch of technical…
Wisconsin Funds Citizen-based Monitoring Efforts
In order to expand volunteer efforts to monitor the state’s natural resources, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is awarding 21 Wisconsin organizations, local governments, and projects a combined…
Delaware Streamlines Government via Open Data Portal
Delaware is working to streamline government services by using open data to break down silos between state agencies and the general public. The state has developed an open data portal…
Ohio Offers Array of Assistance Services to Communities and Businesses
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s Division of Environmental and Financial Assistance is helping communities and businesses access compliance, technical, and financial assistance for their environmental needs. The Office of Outreach…
North Dakota to Create Standalone Department of Environmental Quality in 2019
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed legislation separating the Environmental Health Section from the North Dakota Department of Health to create a standalone Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), effective…
Iowa EMS Program Recognizes Innovative and Cost-Effective Practices
Iowa’s Environmental Protection Commission on April 18 designated the Iowa County Regional Environmental Improvement Commission as an Environmental Management System . Iowa County joins 13 other participants in the program…
Arkansas Governor Folds Energy Office into DEQ
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on February 22 signed into law his legislative package on government efficiencies, which combines numerous state agencies and includes a transfer of the Arkansas Energy Office…
