From July 31 to August 2, more than 170 legislators from 40 states and territories convened in Boston for NCEL’s annual National Forum. The event brought together lawmakers and experts …

Plastic pollution has far-reaching impacts on public health and the environment. NCEL supports legislators working to reduce single-use plastic pollution and move towards a zero-waste …

May 6, 2025 · Building on state-led momentum from recent years, more states across the country are advancing legislation in 2025 to address the use and harms of PFAS “Forever Chemicals.”

Aug 1, 2025 · NCEL announced the recipients of its annual NCEL Awards, honoring six state lawmakers for their exceptional leadership and policy achievements on environmental issues.

Position Overview The Sustainable Agriculture and Water Specialist leads NCEL’s state policy work on topics relating to agriculture and food systems, water quality, and soil health. This role …

Apr 23, 2025 · About NCEL Created by and for state legislators, the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit that organizes over 1,300 environmentally …

Jun 2, 2025 · NCEL in the News EPR, bottle bills and right-to-repair legislation make a return in 2024 with nuanced new details January 29, 2024

Dec 9, 2024 · States enter the 2025 legislative session at the forefront of environmental policy. Following the 2024 elections, states matter more than ever for movement and action on the …

Nov 24, 2025 · This blog was co-written by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and NCEL. Overview The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduced …

Dec 18, 2025 · In early December, the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) and the Electric Innovation Initiative (EII) convened state and local lawmakers from 18 states in …