ERIS State Needs Research Report is Now Available!

ITRC has already tackled several important state needs listed in the state needs report including microplastics, 6PPD, and PFAS!

Several new topics in the 2024 report may be of interest to the ITRC membership as we look ahead to 2026:

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
Macroplastics
Update Needs: Evaluation of Innovative Methane Detection Technologies, HABS, & more
Water Quality and Resource Protection: Non-point Source Nutrient Reduction & more

Stay Tuned for More Information on the 2026 Proposals!

Writing a proposal is the first step in forming a new Project Team. If a proposal is approved, a Project Team is formed and ITRC identifies team leadership, contract, and staff support to get started.

Requests for 2026 Proposals will be announced soon!

Learn More and Access Proposal Materials Here!

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).