ECOS, ASTSWMO, and GWPC submit comments to the U.S. OMB on the proposed rule, “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance”
Budget & Agency Management
Patterson of Delaware Aces the Amazing Parks Race
ECOS member Greg Patterson of Delaware completed the Amazing Parks Race, visiting 17 state parks in a single day to bring attention to their natural beauty and uniqueness.
ECOS Letter to Congress on FY27 Budget for U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management
ECOS asks Congress to adequately fund U.S. DOE cleanup of nuclear weapons sites in the FY27 budget.
Nebraska Highlights New Water Task Force & Infrastructure Investment
Nebraska DWEE highlighted agency accomplishments at a Governor Cabinet Meeting, including merging agencies, establishing a task force on water quality, and investing in critical water infrastructure.
ECOS FY27 Testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations on the Budget Request for U.S. EPA
This ECOS testimony to the Senate Committee on Appropriations details the need for robust federal cost share funding for state-led implementation of environmental programs, for the State Revolving Funds (SRFs), and for reauthorization of the SRFs and Brownfields program.
ECOS FY27 Testimony to the House Committee on Appropriations on the Budget Request for U.S. EPA
In April 2026, ECOS President Chris Wells submitted testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, & Related Agencies addressing FY27 Appropriations for the U.S. EPA.…
ECOS Members Observe Earth Day in Imaginative Ways
ECOS member agencies marked Earth Day, first observed in 1970, in a variety of fun and engaging ways. Learn more here.
Indiana Environmental Statute Now Emphasizes Cooperative Federalism
Indiana Governor signed SEA277 into law, modernizing the environmental statutes to include cooperative federalism goals, improve clarity, and simplify Indiana code governing environmental regulations.
Resolution 04-3: Small Community Water Challenges
ECOS requests that the federal government work with state and local governments to address small community drinking water and wastewater requirements, help small communities manage regulatory requirements; and provide funding for small communities.
Missouri Plans Inaugural ‘Streamgage Summit’
Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Water Resources Center will host the Missouri Streamgage Summit on March 10 in Jefferson City.
