ECOS issued a press release on U.S. EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap, and encourages EPA to use the roadmap as a basis for increased state-federal coordination and enhanced collaboration among federal agencies.
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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.
Connecticut Pens Plan on Pathways to Achieve Carbon-Free Electric Grid by 2040
On October 7, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) released the state’s final 2020 Integrated Resources Plan (IRP), a statutorily required recurring assessment of the state’s future…
Tennessee Leads EV Infrastructure Mapping for Southeastern States
The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC) Office of Energy Programs is leading mapping efforts for the Southeast Regional Electric Vehicle Information Exchange (SE REVI), which has launched a…
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.
Louisiana and U.S. EPA Story Map Presents Hurricane Ida Response Data
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) and U.S. EPA have released a new story map tool about the federal and state response to Hurricane Ida. EPA reports that the…
Connecticut Launches Urban Forest Equity and Resilience Grant Program
The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP), the Connecticut Urban Forest Council, and the University of Connecticut this week announced the Urban Forest Equity & Resilience Grant Program,…
ECOS 2021 State Innovation Award Videos
ECOS presented its annual State Program Innovation Awards at its 2021 virtual Fall Meeting. States submitted excellent video nominations showcasing the results of innovative programs and approaches. Videos appeared in…
Oklahoma Infographic Identifies Telework Benefits
As mentioned during the ECOS member Coffee Chat in June, the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is quantifying the benefits of allowing staff to telework part-time. A new infographic…
Mississippi Seeks Environmental Leaders for enHance Stewardship Program
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is now accepting applications for enHance, the agency’s voluntary stewardship program that recognizes committed environmental leaders who accomplish goals beyond their standard regulatory…
