Wyoming to Spotlight Permitting, Digital Monitoring, & More at State’s First Water Conference
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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 funding information and resources about the American Rescue Plan Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act.
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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
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.
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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.
