United States

Connecticut DEEP Consent Order to Sugar Hill, LLC

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) issued Consent Order No. 2553 to Sugar Hill, LLC for violations of air pollution control regulations concerning vapor recovery systems. Sugar Hill, LLC has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $2,400.

Connecticut DEEP Consent Order Against Green Fuel, LLC

The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) issued a consent order against Green Fuel, LLC for violations of vapor recovery system testing requirements. Green Fuel, LLC must pay a civil penalty of $1,200 within 30 days of the order's issuance.

A & K Service Station, LLC - Consent Order for Vapor Recovery Violations

The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection issued a consent order against A & K Service Station, LLC for violations of vapor recovery system testing requirements. The company agreed to pay a civil penalty of $1,600.

Zain Food Mart Consent Order - Vapor Recovery Testing

The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection issued a consent order against Zain Food Mart, Inc. for violations of vapor recovery system testing requirements. Zain Food Mart agreed to pay an $800 civil penalty.

Florida State Parks Adds Shoal River Headwaters State Park

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced the addition of Shoal River Headwaters State Park, a new 2,480-acre park west of DeFuniak Springs. The park is now open for passive recreation, with future plans for camping, biking, and paddling to be developed with public input.

Everglades Restoration Project Completion Celebrated

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Florida Department of Environmental Protection celebrated the completion of the Picayune Strand Restoration Project. This project is a key component of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).

Florida State Parks Offer Free Admission for George Washington's Birthday

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced that Florida State Parks will offer free admission from February 13-16, 2026. This initiative commemorates George Washington's birthday and America's 250th anniversary, encouraging visitors to explore historical landscapes.

Olustee Battlefield Reenactment Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced the 49th Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Olustee, celebrating America's 250th Anniversary. The event at Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park features historical reenactments, educational programs, and military camps.

Florida Forever Program Secures Largest Conservation Easement

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced the acquisition of the largest conservation easement in the Florida Forever Program's 25-year history. The easement protects 61,525 acres of working forestland within the Ocala-to-Osceola Wildlife Corridor, acquired from Weyerhaeuser.

CDPHE HPV Vaccine Reminder Notice

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is sending reminder texts and emails to families of over 304,000 children aged 11-18 who may be overdue for their HPV vaccine. The messages aim to encourage vaccination for cancer prevention and provide resources for finding providers and updating records.