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Thank you to all who attended #ECOSFall25 and for contributing to the conversation on pioneering approaches to environmental protection! Join us again at our March 29-April 1, 2026 Spring Meeting in Savannah, GA!
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ECOS member Brooke Paup of @TCEQ engages with panelists on strengthening local water and wastewater systems by partnering with communities, utilities, and companies to deliver sustainable solutions through consolidation, regionalization, and modern governance. #ECOSFall25
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4 Sep 2025
ECOS member Julie Moore of @VermontANR leads a discussion on how ECOS members are working with their Governors' offices, legislatures, and the regulated community to provide expected services in times of unpredictable federal funding. #ECOSFall25
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ECOS member Karen Hyun of @WDNR moderates a session on key challenges and considerations for PFAS destruction and disposal, including how to choose effective and cost-efficient technologies and reduce liability and risk. #ECOSFall25
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4 Sep 2025
ECOS President Jim Kenney of @NMEnvDep introduces the Honorable David Fotouhi, Deputy Administrator of @EPA, for a keynote on agency work related to ECOS priorities. #ECOSFall25
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4 Sep 2025
ECOS VP Chris Wells of @MDEQ presents the Special Recognition Award to Meta Hirschl of @NMEnvDep & Recognition of Distinguished Service to Leo Henning of @KDHE, accepted by Kate Gleeson, for their contributions to ECOS. #ECOSFall25
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We’re excited to share that our #RealRecyclers of AZ video series tied for 1st place a the @ECOStates Innovation Awards🏆
We’re so proud of this series that helps educate Arizonans about recycling & waste reduction ♻️
Congrats to our fellow winner @MDEnvironment!
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4 Sep 2025
ECOS At-Large Board Member Terry Gray of @RhodeIslandDEM presents awards to Karen Peters of @ArizonaDEQ and Serena McIllwin of @MDEnvironment for state program innovation videos in the Environmental Programs & Agency Management category. #ECOSFall25
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ECOS President Jim Kenney of @NMEnvDep leads a discussion with ECOS Chairs on environmental agency priorities and the importance of adequate federal funding #ECOSFall25
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ECOS At-Large Board Member Terry Gray of @RhodeIslandDEM presents awards to Karen Peters of @ArizonaDEQ and Serena McIllwin of @MDEnvironment for state program innovation videos in the Environmental Programs & Agency Management category. #ECOSFall25
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ECOS Compliance Committee Chair Bonnie Heiple of @MassDEP facilitates a session on trends, technologies, and tools for boosting state compliance and enforcement. #ECOSFall25
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Peggy Otum of @ELIORG previews its Environmental Achievement Award to ECOS and Executive Director Ben Grumbles at #ECOSFall25. ELI will host an award dinner in DC on October 7.
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4 Sep 2025
ECOS President Jim Kenney of @NMEnvDep presents the President’s Award and Founder Awards to Katrina Kessler of @MnPCA and past ECOS Presidents Jon Niermann and Elizabeth Biser. #ECOSFall25
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4 Sep 2025
ECOS Climate & Energy Workgroup Co-Chair Todd Parfitt of @Wyoming_DEQ moderates a breakout session on managing and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events, including adaptation strategies and actionable insights. #ECOSFall25
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3 Sep 2025
ECOS Vice President Chris Wells of @MDEQ moderates a discussion on how states and the private sector are working to leverage AI while trying to mitigate significant use of energy, water, and other resources. #ECOSFall25
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3 Sep 2025
Tech firms pitch ideas for modernizing environmental permitting to “State Sharks” Katrina Kessler of @MnPCA, Ed Tormey of @iowadnr, and Jessica Shirely of @PennsylvaniaDEP in a Shark Tank-style session. #ECOSFall25
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3 Sep 2025
The Honorable Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of the State of New Mexico, welcomes attendees at #ECOSFall25
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ECOS Past President Myra Reece of @SC_EnvServices moderates a panel on state perspectives in adopting AI, including real-world applications and lessons learned. #ECOSFall25
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ECOS At-Large Board Member Terry Gray of @RhodeIslandDEM presents awards to Jim Kenney of @NMEnvDep and Chris Wells of @MDEQ for state program innovation videos in the AI & Technology category. #ECOSFall25
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Thank you to our #ECOSFall25 Environmental Patron sponsors: @recycle_com, @Civitas_Res, @Edison_Electric, @ONEOK, @ReworldWaste, @DominionEnergy, @SouthernCompany, @Amazon, @RepublicService, @AECOM, @BakerBotts (1/2)
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