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Letter from ECOS President Leah Feldon
ECOS House Testimony on Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments
Resolution 26-1: PFAS Liability and Cooperative Federalism
ECOS FY27 Testimony to the House Committee on Appropriations on the Budget Request for U.S. EPA
ECOS Green Report: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Environmental Protection

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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.

ECOS received the 2025 Environmental Achievement Award. Learn more about the award.

Featured Member Event

2027 ECOS Spring Meeting

Mar 21, 2027 – Mar 24, 2027

Washington, DC

Get info

State News

Our members are state and territorial environmental agency leaders. Learn more about what they are working on.

Alaska Receives RCRA Program Authorization
Alaska has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act Subtitle C hazardous waste management program.
  • Alaska
Massachusetts Develops Cybersecurity Course for Wastewater Professionals  
Massachusetts, in partnership with UMass, has developed a course for water and wastewater systems to encourage best practices in water cybersecurity.
  • Massachusetts
Idaho Encourages High School Students to Become Citizen Scientists
Idaho is encouraging teams of high school students to become citizen scientists and investigate and analyze air quality in their communities using local air quality data.
  • Idaho

Our Focus

ECOS works in a variety of media and policy areas to help states and territories protect public health and the environment.

Air
Budget & Agency Management
Chemicals & Emerging Contaminants
Compliance & Enforcement
Energy
Environmental Data
Federal Facilities
Land & Waste
Sustainability & Materials Management
Water

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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Water Cybersecurity
States are developing cybersecurity action plans, creating resources for utilities, and implementing innovative approaches to strengthen water cybersecurity. ECOS has gathered information including state best practices, available trainings, and resources for vulnerability assessment and technical assistance.
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PFAS Resources and Information
ECOS is helping states communicate and coordinate with EPA, other federal agencies, and each other about developments and best practices pertaining to PFAS
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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.
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Climate and Energy Solutions from ECOS Members
ECOS is helping states share durable climate and energy solutions that protect the environment, safeguard human health, and grow clean energy economies.
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Infrastructure and Energy Funding Resources and Information
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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Environmental Justice and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Resources and Information
ECOS helps facilitate environmental justice and Title VI related discussions amongst state and federal partners

Learn from Our Partnerships

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The Environmental Research Institute of the States is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on educational and research issues.

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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.

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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.

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E-Enterprise for the Environment is a transformative 21st-century strategy to modernize how government agencies deliver environmental protection.

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