This document provides brief examples of states using EPA research and resources through the Office of Research and Development to address environmental concerns.
Vermont
States, EPA, and Others Partner to Establish Stream Monitoring Networks
EPA is working with states, tribes, river basin commissions, its regional offices and other entities to establish Regional Monitoring Networks (RMNs) for freshwater wadeable streams. The objectives of the RMNs…
Vermont DEC’s Lean Initiative Yields Significant Results
In 2013, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) launched an innovative new program to enhance DEC’s ability to serve the public by developing more effective, efficient, timely, and transparent…
Seventeen State Governors Commit to Clean Energy Accord
In an historic move, 17 state Governors this week signed the Governors’ Accord for a New Energy Future. Democratic and Republican signatories to the accord commit that their states will…
Justin Johnson, VT, Testifies on TSCA Reform
ECOS believes that new legislation is needed to strengthen the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
State Research Needs Green Report
This report provides case studies of research being conducted in some states and some information on research needs of the states.
