This month, ECOS Past President Myra Reece, Director of the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC), joined state and private sector leaders in the kickoff of a…
Archives for November 2023
Illinois Announces Energy Efficiency Funding for Areas of EJ Concern
On November 6, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced a $5M funding opportunity for public housing authorities, local governments, and nonprofits that operate housing assistance programs in areas of environmental…
North Dakota Wraps Up Series of Sustainability Forums
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) this week completed a series of forums to receive public input on meeting the state’s goals of creating vibrant economies and finding…
Colorado EJ Report Tool Streamlines Permit Application Process
As of this summer, Colorado facilities submitting for new or modified air permits must submit an Environmental Justice Summary (EJ Summary) prior to submitting applications. To assist applicants, the Colorado…
Wyoming Pond Emissions Calculator Garners National Best Practice Award
Last week, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s Air Quality Division (AQD) received the Best Practice Award from the Association of Air Pollution Control Agencies (AAPCA). AAPCA’s annual Best Practices…
DC Charges Forward with Nation’s First All-Battery Recycling Program
On November 1, the DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) launched the nation’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) all-battery recycling program to recycle household batteries free of charge. DOEE’s…
ECOS-Esri Workshop on GIS Tools to Support Environmental Justice
ECOS and Esri hosted a joint workshop on building state EJ mapping tools, facilitating EJ screenings, & successfully engaging with communities.
