This statement announces the publishing of the ECOS PFAS Compendium, which outlines state actions on PFAS across all topic areas. It serves as a guide to help states and other stakeholders acquire more information on a particular PFAS topic and promote understanding of the important work underway.
Press Releases
ECOS Statement on States’ Need for EPA Scientific Research
This statement shows the importance of EPA’s ORD and the research it conducts to states.
ECOS Statement on Reported 65% Cut for U.S. EPA
This ECOS statement outlines states’ response to reported cuts to EPA and emphasizes the need for EPA and funding capacity.
Press Statement on Election of New Officers for 2025
This ECOS press release announces the election of a new Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer for 2025.
Press Statement on U.S. EPA’s Final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation
This statement notes ECOS’ appreciation of EPA’s work to finalize the first ever enforcable standard for PFAS and details a few considerations as states work in coordination with EPA to…
Press Release on ECOS Member Letter to Congress on Water Infrastructure Funding
In this press release, ECOS details the Congressional letter in which 45 state and territorial environmental agencies called on Congress to restore funding for – and fully appropriate – the…
Press Statement on New ECOS Officers & President’s Priorities for the Year Ahead
This press statement details the announcement of the new ECOS Officers announced last week and includes a link to a letter detailing incoming President Elizabeth Biser’s priorities for her tenure.
Press Statement on House Appropriations Funding for FY24
In this press statement, ECOS urges Congress to reevaluate House Committee proposals that direct funds away from state environmental programs, including the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
Press Release on Sackett v. EPA and Importance of State Wetland Stewardship
In this press release, ECOS underscores the increasingly important role of state environmental stewards in protecting wetlands and watersheds in the wake of the Supreme Court Sackett v. EPA decision.
