ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces More Than $78 Million in Grant Funding Now Available for Water Quality Protection Projects Across the State Applications Due July 31 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the availability of funds for water quality improvement and protection projects. The funding is part of th  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 23 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Public Facilities Authority Announces $44.2 Million in Awards The Minnesota Public Facility Authority (MPFA) today announced more than $44.2 million in loans and grants to 15 wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects throughout the state. The MPFA helps cities replace aging infrastructure and make system improvements to protect pu  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on May 22, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Awards Over $1.1 Million to Environmental Education Projects that Foster Environmental Stewardship Among Youth and Adults The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded $1,173,789 in Environmental Education Grants to 68 environmental education projects that will promote environmental stewardship across Pe  more