On April 10, 2024, the National Governors Association’s Economic Development and Revitalization Task Force and ECOS hosted a recorded (see below) Congressional briefing to educate Congressional staff, Administration officials, and other stakeholders on the environmental priorities of…
Budget & Agency Management
Resolution 00-1: On Environmental Federalism
This resolution identifies states as co-regulators with U.S. EPA; supports Cooperative Federalism; recognizes the need for adequate funding for state and federal environmental programs; opposes preemption of state authority; and supports…
Massachusetts Issues Comprehensive EJ Strategy
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy of Environmental Affairs (EEA) recently released its first-ever Environmental Justice (EJ) Strategy, which aims to ensure an equitable and just transition for all residents…
Virginia PEEP Serves as Basis for Statewide Platform & Alberta Discussions
The Commonwealth of Virginia has launched a statewide permit tracking platform based on the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Permitting Enhancement & Evaluation Platform (PEEP), which was launched last…
New Louisiana DEQ Secretary Giacometto Shares Vision for Agency
Last month, newly appointed Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Secretary Aurelia Giacometto hosted a pair of town halls during her first week on the job for the department’s more…
Montana Launches Workgroup to Enhance Public Engagement
On January 8, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the formation of a dedicated workgroup to discuss the agency’s implementation of the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), following…
South Carolina Hits the Road and Deploys Social Media in Hiring Effort
In September, in efforts to fill more than 30 junior soil evaluator positions at the agency, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) held seven hiring events…
Oregon DEQ Podcast Interviews Director Leah Feldon; Highlights DEQ’s Work
In the latest episode of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) podcast, GreenState, DEQ Director Leah Feldon discusses her career and her thoughts on the direction of the agency.…
New Jersey Unveils Draft Strategic Climate Action Plan
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released a draft Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) that outlines a series of regulatory plans and policy actions to address the…
Iowa Engineer Intern Program Continues to Rack up P2 Savings for Companies
Iowa companies have saved nearly $117M since 2001 by implementing environmental improvements recommended by interns with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Pollution Prevention Intern Program. This service places top…
