The Environmental Council of the States (ECOS)

Areas of Focus

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

Special Topics

Our members work together and focus on specific matters.

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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
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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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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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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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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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DOE-EM Budget Development Calendar
This tool shows steps in the process of developing the DOE-EM budget and highlights opportunities for states to provide input
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Cooperative Federalism
ECOS works to build federal and state relationships that deliver a cleaner and healthier environment for everyone

Learn from Our Partnerships

We work with federal, state, and Tribal agencies to focus on specific needs and issues in order to share essential information with the wider community.

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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.