New York Protects Syracuse Drinking Water Quality with Conservation Easement
- New York
Photo of Vineyard in Salem, Oregon by Photo by Dan Meyers on Unsplash
The Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) works to improve the capability of state environmental agencies and their leaders to protect and improve human health and the environment of the United States of America. Learn more about us.
Our Focus
ECOS works in a variety of media and policy areas to help states protect public health and the environment. Learn more.
ECOS gathers information and resources for members to help them efficiently and effectively address important topics relevant to public health and the environment.
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ECOS helps facilitate environmental justice and Title VI related discussions amongst state and federal partners
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ECOS is collecting information and resources about both the American Rescue Plan Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
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ECOS is helping states communicate and coordinate with EPA, other federal agencies, and each other about developments and best practices pertaining to PFAS
ECOS Results
ECOS Results illustrates the outcomes of members’ efforts to improve public health and the environment.
Sustainable Materials Management Project Inventory
We are highlighting certain policies, incentive programs, or unique projects with information for other states on how they were implemented, resources needed, and results to date.
State Business Process Improvement Project Inventory
This inventory aims to further facilitate coordination and knowledge sharing amongst states as they improve the way they operate and administer their environmental programs.
Our Members
We are the national non-profit, non-partisan association of state and territorial environmental agency leaders. Learn more.
New Jersey Extends Investments in Zero Transportation Emissions Future
- New Jersey
Maine on Pace to Achieve Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals
- Maine
Puerto Rico Partners in Development of Artificial Reef
- Puerto Rico
Massachusetts Releases Blueprint for Near-Term Climate Action
- Massachusetts
Hawaii Adopts Legislation to Advance Clean Energy Economy and Decarbonization
- Hawaii
Our Affiliates
The Environmental Research Institute of the States is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on educational and research issues. Click on the link below to find out more.
The Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC) is a state-led coalition of state and federal regulators, industry, and stakeholders working together to achieve regulatory acceptance of environmental technologies.
The Exchange Network is a partnership among States, Territories, Tribes, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that is improving and expanding the exchange of environmental information.
E-Enterprise for the Environment (E-Enterprise) is a transformative 21st-century strategy to modernize how government agencies deliver environmental protection.
