ECOS Power Networking: Environmental Journalism and Outreach in a time of Climate Emergency

ECOS Power Networking: Environmental Journalism and Outreach in a time of Climate Emergency - Learn how local members of the journalism, media, and outreach community identify pertinent topics and sel...

For decades, the Swainson’s hawk has been a familiar sight over the agricultural fields of Solano County and the broader Central Valley — a long-winged raptor soaring above open land in search of prey...

Learn what ECOS is all about! Attend our monthly orientation session on Zoom to get a broad overview of what ECOS does, why it matters, and what you can do to help! This orientation can also benefit a...

Lawsuit seeks to overturn approvals for the 9,356-home community west of North Natomas and require additional environmental review

Sacramento County is ignoring its 2002 agreement to put the city in charge of growth questions north of downtown. A lawsuit may change that.

Join us in conversation with Jessie Shen and Joshua Lathan to discuss Sacramento County’s Infill Program, ongoing Zoning Code Amendment, Climate Action Plan, and Sustainability Dashboard.

Do you know someone making a real difference for the environment in our region? Help us recognize their impact by submitting a nomination for the Environmentalist of the Year Awards!

On June 16, 2026, the five members of the Sacramento Board of Supervisors voted to approve the Upper Westside Project. With that vote, the land changes from agricultural to development and increases i...

Cofer’s exchange with an unresponsive board exemplifies a generational shift in local politics.

Sacramento County supervisors voted on the Upper Westside Project housing development after months of delay.

Phil Serna is winding down a 16-year career on the Sacramento board by leading the charge for a huge project his successor opposes.

Phil Serna is winding down a 16-year career on the Sacramento board by leading the charge for a huge project his successor opposes.

The controversial project would build more than 9,000 housing units in an environmentally sensitive area adjacent to the city of Sacramento.

The vote on the Upper Westside project by the Board of Supervisors (BOS) has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 16 at 2 pm. Please put June 16, 2 pm on your calendar and plan to attend at 700 H St, Sacr...

YouTube video by Environmental Council of Sacramento (ECOS)

Learn about the Sacramento region's flood risks, current mitigation efforts, and how you can prepare for future floods.