Environmental Council of Sacramento (ECOS) Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Environmental Council of Sacramento (ECOS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition based in Sacramento, California, comprising diverse organizations and individuals that collaborate to address environmental concerns in the region. Its work spans land use, transportation, air quality, climate change, biodiversity, water and natural resources, solid waste, urban and rural agriculture, decarbonization of the built environment, environmental justice, public health, and economic vitality, with the aim of achieving regional sustainability and livable communities. ECOS focuses on ensuring equitable environmental protection and inclusive decision-making, seeking to dismantle historical injustices that have imposed environmental burdens on marginalized communities while engaging its members and local stakeholders to drive positive regional change. The organization operates within the nonprofit sector as a coalition that partners with neighborhood groups, businesses, and government entities to pursue a healthy environment and economy for current and future residents. Recent activities noted include partnerships and legal actions involving regional land use and environmental planning decisions in the Sacramento area.