Laura Malone, who has served since 2012 as Waste Programs Division (WPD) Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, is recognized in this year’s Environment+Energy Leader 100 list. The annual…
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Activities of Several States Spotlighted in Maryland Blog on COP26
ECOS President and Secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment Ben Grumbles has published an article for the state agency’s blog, eMDE, about his experiences at the 26th annual…
New Report Tracks New Mexico Performance on Public Health and the Environment
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has released a first-of-its kind performance assessment report that offers the public, stakeholders, and legislators the opportunity to track the Department’s progress in protecting…
South Carolina Awards ‘Champions of the Environment’ Grants to Schools
To support the next generation of environmental stewards, the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control has announced the award of Champion of the Environment awards to 11 schools.…
Oregon Spreads Environmental Awareness with ‘GreenState’ Podcast
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has begun sharing stories through its GreenState podcast of its everyday work to protect Oregon’s air, land and water. Episodes to date have…
ECOS Submits Comments on U.S. EPA’s draft FY2022-2026 Strategic Plan
This letter includes comments ECOS submitted to U.S. EPA on its draft FY22-26 Strategic Plan.
Washington Requires State Government Vehicles to Go Electric
This week, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed an executive order requiring that the state government’s cars and small trucks go electric by 2035. The order calls for the fleet of…
Idaho Introduces Mobile Air App to Give Residents Useful Insight
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has introduced a new mobile app, AIR Idaho, to provide users with information on current air quality information. In addition, the app offers a…
Montana Video Series Spotlights Work in Various Media
Last week, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) posted a video on its efforts to restore water quality in Ninemile Creek. The video is one of a set the…
ECOS Fiscal Year 2023-2024 National Program Guidances (NPG) Early Engagement Comments
ECOS members submitted FY 2023 – 2024 NPG early engagement comments to U.S. EPA program offices. For more information, see the letter below.
