This ECOS Green Report explores state efforts to advance Title VI and EJ in 2023, and highlights state presentations and topics examined during meetings of the ECOS EJ Workgroup. Sections…
North Carolina
Letter from Newly Elected ECOS President Elizabeth Biser
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.
State Innovation Video 2023: North Carolina Project Liaison Role
North Carolina Water Infrastructure
ECOS Press Statement on Election of New Officers
This ECOS Press Release announces the election of a new Secretary-Treasurer and Secretary-Treasurer Elect.
State Innovation Video 2022: North Carolina Water and Wastewater Funding
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…