This letter from ECOS’ newly elected President Elizabeth Biser, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, outlines her priorities for the 2023-2024 year.
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State Innovation Video 2023: North Carolina Project Liaison Role
ECOS Press Statement on Election of New Officers
This ECOS Press Release announces the election of a new Secretary-Treasurer and Secretary-Treasurer Elect.
ECOS State Survey on Offsite Compliance Monitoring: A Summary of Findings
This ECOS Green Report highlights the utility of off-site compliance monitoring (OfCM), including the use of virtual walkthroughs to supplement but not supplant onsite inspection activities. Based on the results…
More Than a Third of States Sign on to Ambitious EV Action Plan
Last week, 17 states, the District of Columbia (DC), and Quebec agreed to a Multi-State Action Plan that aims to “translate commitment into action” by accelerating the market for zero-emission…
North Carolina Unveils PFAS Action Strategy
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has announced its Action Strategy for PFAS, which sets three priorities: protecting communities, protecting drinking water, and cleaning up existing contamination. The…
States Celebrate Earth Day with Parties, Podcasts, Pledges, & More
Happy Earth Day! Of course, every day is Earth Day at the state environmental agencies, but on April 22 each year, states mark the occasion by bringing key accomplishments and…
North Carolina Advances Environmental Justice, Clean Transportation Plans
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has signed a January 2022 executive order expanding the state’s clean energy and climate agenda by strengthening carbon reduction targets to achieve net-zero emissions by…
Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee Recognized for Air Innovations
The Association of Air Pollution Control Agencies (AAPCA) recognized four states last week with 2021 Best Practices Awards for innovative air programs implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Arizona Department…
ECOS Member Spotlight: Dionne Delli-Gatti
New North Carolina Secretary Eyes Improved Water Infrastructure & Equity What was your childhood dream job? I wanted to be a schoolteacher and a mom, then later I thought I…
