In a monthly newsletter to drinking water and wastewater treatment plant operators, Maine DEP provided tips and tools for plants to assess and enhance their cybersecurity, such as through vulnerability assessments. tinyurl.com/msjd9zy7

Last week, the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation announced the formation of a new interagency working group to help increase zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption and expand charging infrastructure in the state. Learn more about the working group: tinyurl.com/47d8hbvd

.WA Department of Ecology is proposing a rule to restrict the use of PFAS in common consumer products including clothing, cleaning products, and car wash soap. The rule would also require manufacturers to report if they use PFAS in nine other product categories. tinyurl.com/6h8r4bn4

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is showcasing a range of initiatives aimed at preventing the spread of invasive species during June, recognized as the state’s Invasive Species Action Month. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3r2xh5zp

.Nebraska DEE has a new interactive mapping tool on its Beach Watch webpage to help residents visualize which lakes are on health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). The webpage provides updates on the public beach sampling during the recreation season. tinyurl.com/bdfsebsz

.Arizona Department of Environmental Quality announced approval by the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council of new Aquifer Water Quality Standards. These standards update the legal safety limits for pollutants in groundwater, which over 80% of AZ residents rely upon for drinking water. tinyurl.com/45t8yxak

Last week, U.S. EPA announced its proposed approval of Texas’ request to administer permitting under the Safe Drinking Water Act for Class VI underground injection wells, which are used for long-term underground storage of carbon dioxide. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality tinyurl.com/46rxrx2y

Last week, WA Department of Ecology sent guidance to vehicle manufacturers in response to recent congressional action aimed at overturning California’s vehicle emissions standards under the federal Clean Air Act, which have been adopted by 18 other states and D.C. tinyurl.com/3vhy7536

ECOS President James Kenney of New Mexico Environment Department recently submitted testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, & Related Agencies addressing FY26 Appropriations for the U.S. EPA. Read the testimony here: tinyurl.com/743jzc7p

Recently, WA Department of Ecology released results of its 10th auction of ghg emissions allowances as part of its Cap-and-Invest Program to reduce climate pollution. Since the program started in 2023, it has raised more than $3B for climate initiatives. tinyurl.com/3xjhu4d5

.Rhode Island Dept of Environmental Management is partnering with the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) to install high-efficiency LED lighting at 12 DEM facilities across the state. tinyurl.com/3e4y8chd

.Texas Commission on Environmental Quality welcomed more than 4,100 registrants in early June to its Environmental Trade Fair & Conference in San Antonio. Agency staff led more than 100 courses and discussions in 12 different educational tracks. tinyurl.com/2wb34ckp

Last week, a federal judge allowed New Mexico’s ongoing civil case against Cannon Air Force Base (AFB) to move forward. The case centers on decades-long use of PFAS-laden firefighting foam at Cannon AFB, which leaked into nearby groundwater. New Mexico Environment Department tinyurl.com/2jc3m2zj

.MDEQ is strengthening its beach water monitoring by collecting information & making it instantly accessible to the public and decision-makers, integrating real-time data, GIS mapping, and advanced analytics. tinyurl.com/2p9se9cr

.New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is making available $5M+ in grants under two new programs aiming to enhance stormwater management & climate resilience in communities. The new programs are part of NJ’s Ready to Be Resilient Stormwater and Resilience Funding Program. tinyurl.com/5n9xyah4

This week, Rhode Island Dept of Environmental Management Director Terry Gray joined ecoRI News’ Blab Lab podcast to discuss how recent federal actions are affecting state environmental programs. Learn more: tinyurl.com/y92k7rub

On June 10, the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation proposed a rulemaking that would add cybersecurity regulations for wastewater treatment facilities. Read on: tinyurl.com/muchrfbv

With summer in full swing, Idaho, is finding harmful algal blooms in water bodies across the state. To help raise public awareness, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is posting on social media regularly throughout the summer with the tag ‘#PlaySafe’ to encourage awareness. tinyurl.com/9ffy6v3e

Last week, New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation announced four flood control & prevention projects in the Southern Tier. Funded by $21M from NY’s Environmental Bond Act of 2022, these projects will enhance stormwater management and resilient infrastructure. tinyurl.com/3fjrffxh

To raise awareness, Nevada Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources's Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Task Force held a HABs Education Day at a state recreation area. Experts shared information on recognizing HABs, provided safety guidelines & highlighted the importance of using NV’s reporting tool. tinyurl.com/yrp6vt4p