Minnesota offers technical assistance grants to tribes to help make progress toward air, land, climate, and energy goals.
Energy
Minnesota Transforming Closed Landfills into Solar Sites
Minnesota is redeveloping closed landfill sites as solar energy hubs, supporting environmental goals.
Colorado Strengthens O&G Methane Oversight Beyond Federal Requirements
Colorado has tightened oil and gas rules in the state to significantly reduce emissions of methane and volatile organic compounds.
Alaska Talks Permitting, Technology, & Disaster Response in New Podcast
In a new podcast, Alaska DEC Commissioner Randy Bates reflects on how environmental protection and economic growth can go hand-in-hand.
Wyoming Hosts Environmental Site Visits with U.S. EPA Officials
During the ECOS Fall Meeting, Wyoming showcased two Jackson Hole sites employing innovative practices to advance environmental and economic progress.
Indiana and Wisconsin Receive Proposed U.S. EPA Green Light on CCR Programs
Indiana and Wisconsin have received proposed approvals from U.S. EPA to operate their own coal ash permitting programs.
Nebraska Shares Recorded Training on Disaster Preparedness & Response
Nebraska hosted a class for floodplain administrators on disaster preparation, public communication, permitting requirements, and substantial damage in disaster events.
ECOS Green Report: Building Resilient State Environmental Programs
This ECOS Green Report explores state perspectives on shoring up the resilience of environmental regulatory frameworks to extreme weather and other hazards.
New York Governor Issues First Statewide Moratorium on Large-Scale Data Centers
New York established the nation’s first statewide moratorium on new data center construction amid concerns about environmental and community impacts.
Coalition Letter to Congress in Support of Legislation for a National Resilience Strategy
ECOS joined a broad coalition of organizations in signing this letter of support for draft bipartisan legislation called the National Coordination on Adaptation & Resilience for Security
Act (NCARS).
