History
Originating in 1995 from a previous initiative by the Western Governors’ Association, ITRC has expanded to include the environmental agencies of more than 30 states and the District of Columbia, multiple federal partners, industry participants, and other stakeholders. In January 1999, ITRC affiliated with the Environmental Research Institute of the States. ERIS is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit educational subsidiary of the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS). ITRC receives regional support from the Southern States Energy Board (SSEB) and the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) and financial support from the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.