The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management last week announced the release of the Climate Resilience Fund Request for Proposals. Approximately $1M in funds, made available through the state’s Green…
Budget & Agency Management
Pennsylvania Supports Environmental Education on Climate, EJ, and Water
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced their Environmental Education Grants Program funding to support youth and community environmental education, including through climate mitigation projects.
Nebraska Saves Big on Petroleum Remediation Costs through Equipment Reuse
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) recently published an annual report to the Legislature highlighting accomplishments including the purchase and reuse of equipment for its Petroleum Remediation Program,…
State Environmental Agencies Count Down to Earth Day
Since 1970, the United States has celebrated the modern-day environmental movement with annual Earth Day observances around the country. This April 22, state environmental agencies will mark the day in…
ECOS FY25: “Increased Federal Support Needed for State Implementation of Federal Programs”
This resource describes state needs, challenges, and problem solving examples, and asks Congress for increased federal support for state implementation of federal programs.
Maryland Working to Support Recovery from Key Bridge Collapse
In the wake of the March 26 collapse of Key Bridge in Baltimore, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is working around the clock in a support role. The…
National Governors Association-ECOS Congressional Briefing
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…
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…
