We are Excited to Announce Our 2026 Project Teams!

Phytotechnologies Update Team

Jan 2026 start

Modernizing ITRC’s existing Phytotechnology Guidance by integrating new science and tools and providing nature-based cleanup strategies for today’s

environmental challenges.

PFAS Treatment Technologies

Jan 2026 Start

Developing a new, comprehensive ITRC guidance document on PFAS Treatment including treatment technologies, performance verification, and management of residuals.

Petroleum Training Workgroup

Jan 2026 Start

Building a training roadmap to equip new environmental professionals with essential petroleum concepts, leveraging and enhancing ITRC and partner resources to meet the needs of a changing workforce.

AI/ML in the Environmental Field

June 2026 Start


Exploring how AI and machine learning can empower more informed, timely, and effective environmental decisions across regulatory and technical landscapes.

Additional Team information is coming soon with registration opening in November!

State Team Leaders Needed!

Interested in a great leadership opportunity? We're looking for state Team Leaders (TLs) for the new Teams and Workgroup. Each ITRC Project Team is led by at least two TLs and supported by an ITRC Program Advisor and staff. ITRC TLs must be employees of a state government agency. 


Review the ITRC Team Leader Guide below and email a statement of interest and biography to Charles Reyes (creyes@ecos.org) by September 8!  

ITRC is a program of the Environmental Research Institute of the States (ERIS). ERIS is a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the District of Columbia and managed by the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS).