Happy holidays! As 2024 draws to a close, we extend heartfelt thanks to our dedicated E-Enterprise partners, celebrate our collective achievements, and look forward to continued collaboration on environmental protection in the coming year. Our winter issue recognizes E-Enterprise Leadership Council State Co-chair James Kenney of New Mexico and his innovative approach to advancing the goals of E-Enterprise, the revitalization of the Exchange Network, and Native American Heritage Month.
In this issue

EELC State Co-chair James Kenney Harnesses Technology and Data in New Mexico
EELC State Co-chair James Kenney from the New Mexico Environment Department discusses how E-Enterprise is helping New Mexico leverage innovative approaches to advancing public health and environmental protections.

EPA, State, and Tribal Leaders Emphasize Ongoing Value of E-Enterprise
At the fall EELC meeting, E-Enterprise partners took the time to reflect on the results of our dynamic partnership. Read about our value and achievements in our full statement.

EELC Celebrates the Leadership of Past Co-chairs McCabe and Biser, Welcomes New EPA and State Members
While we say farewell and share our appreciation for McCabe and Biser, we also welcome two new state members – Katrina Kessler, Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and Brian Rockensuess, Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

E-Enterprise Commemorates Native American Heritage Month
The E-Enterprise Leadership Council honors and thanks the tribal representatives who participate in E-Enterprise and have helped establish it as a collaborative and trusted forum advancing environmental protection.

E-Enterprise Leaders Gather in Colorado to Reflect on Storm Recovery, Participatory Science, and Collaborative Success
The EELC engaged in discussions in Denver, Colorado on topics including climate resilience and disaster recovery, impending government transitions, and artificial intelligence.

EELC Members Visit the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
EELC members visited Denver’s Rocky Mountain Arsenal (RMA) National Wildlife Refuge to learn about the former Superfund site and witness ongoing wildlife restoration efforts.

Agencies See Steady Preparations as Key to Bolstering AI Usefulness
E-Enterprise partners shared their experiences with AI, emphasizing the importance of steady preparations to maximize the technology’s usefulness.

Environmental Leaders Explore Environmental Data and Innovation at E2i in Kansas City
Partners across the Exchange Network and E-Enterprise community convened in Kansas City, Missouri for the Environmental Information and Innovation Meeting. Read what was discussed.

Tribal Data Takes Center Stage at the Tribal Exchange Network Conference
The conference provided a unique platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration among tribal communities and their partners.

Exchange Network Partners Advance Network Reinvigoration, Identify CROMERR Challenges
As technology and best practices evolve, the EN community is adapting to modern needs and positioning the Network to support data-sharing partnerships well into the future.

Introducing CRAFT, EPA’s Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox for Technical Assistance Partners
EPA’s Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox (CRAFT) is a user-friendly resource for technical assistance providers working with federal funding applicants and recipients to develop, apply for, and implement climate-resilient investments.

Air Data Systems Modernization Keeps Focus on Protecting Public Health
Successful air quality management programs depend on access to high-quality data to develop regulations that protect public health, demonstrate compliance, and track progress.

How a Neighborhood Meeting Informed the Creation of a Grant Program at EPA
Working for the Southeast New England Program (SNEP), Reilly’s insights from the visit to Rosemont directly informed his approach in creating the SNEP Opportunity to Advance Resilience (SOAR) Fund.

EECIP Corner: EECIP Features Tribal Opportunities and Experiences
See posts including job openings and professional development opportunities for tribal professionals on the E-Enterprise Community Inventory Platform.

Join the Next Round of E-Enterprise Connect! Matches
More than 30 environmental professionals joined the first cohort of E-Enterprise Connect!, launched in September. Sign up to connect!