ECOS’ statement on U.S. EPA’s new drinking water health advisories for the chemicals PFOA and PFOS, which were released May 19, 2016.
Press Releases
Earth Day Press Release
ECOS’ statement on Earth Day and the importance of state contributions to environmental protection nationwide.
ECOS, ASTHO, and EPA MOA Press Release
ECOS Press Statement on Priority Areas for a Time of Political Transition Paper
This statement announces the release of Priority Areas for a Time of Political Transition (Paper). The Paper realizes a key goal in ECOS’ Strategic Plan –reaching out to federal leadership during…
Statement on the President’s FY2017 Budget
This statement includes Alexandra Dunn, Executive Director and General Counsel of the Environmental Council of the States’ response to the President’s release of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget for the U.S.…
Press Statement on Flint Water Crisis
In this statement, ECOS extends its concern to the residents affected by the water contamination in Flint, Michigan. ECOS’ Officers highlight elements of ECOS’ mission statement, which provide a guide…
ECOS Launches e-MATRIX to Promote Methane Reduction from Oil and Gas
ECOS announces the launch of the ECOS Methane and Air Toxics Reduction Information Exchange (e-MATRIX), a database of best practices employed by states and others. Today’s release coincides with the…
Statement on the Appointment of EPA Acting Deputy Administrator Stan Meiburg
The Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) extends its congratulations to Stan Meiburg on his appointment as Acting Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. .
States, Energy Experts Gather in D.C. July 31 to Discuss Proposed Power Plant Guidelines
The Obama Administration’s proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) guidelines for existing power plants will be the subject of the sold out third annual State Environmental Protection (STEP) meeting being held by…
States Front and Center on Power Plant Guidelines
The Obama Administration’s newly proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) guidelines for existing power plants highlight states’ key role in environmental protection as well as the challenges they face. If the President’s…
