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EPA Deputy Administrator Fotouhi Advances Cooperative Federalism in Wyoming

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EPA Deputy Administrator Fotouhi Advances Cooperative Federalism in Wyoming

September, 11, 2026

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EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) 

 

Jackson, Wyoming – Last week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi traveled to Wyoming to advance cooperative federalism and highlight the Trump EPA’s commitment to achieving measurable environmental results while supporting economic growth. During the visit, Deputy Administrator Fotouhi addressed state environmental leaders at the Fall 2026 Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) Meeting and saw firsthand how Wyoming is using innovative approaches to improve water quality and expand American energy production. 

“Wyoming is showing what is possible when federal, state, and local leaders work together to achieve real environmental results while supporting economic growth,” said EPA Deputy Administrator Fotouhi. “It was great to be on the ground seeing this firsthand in Wyoming, from innovative stormwater solutions to leveraging technology for strong domestic energy production, but it was encouraging to hear this is happening across the nation from a variety of state leaders. EPA is committed to working with our state partners to advance practical solutions that protect our nation’s resources and unleash American innovation.” 

Deputy Administrator Fotouhi began his visit with a tour of the Karns Meadow Stormwater Treatment Wetland in Jackson, Wyoming, alongside EPA Region 8 Administrator Cyrus Western, Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) Water Quality Administrator Jennifer Zygmunt and local officials. The 40-acre wetland system was constructed with a combination of EPA and local funding to address longstanding water quality challenges in nearby Flat Creek. Today, the wetland captures and treats stormwater runoff from Jackson before it enters Flat Creek within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Post-implementation monitoring has demonstrated significant improvements in runoff quality, including an average 89% reduction in total settleable solids, a 95% reduction in nitrate, nitrite, and ammonia concentrations, and an 85% reduction in E. coli bacteria. The project demonstrates how targeted investments and innovative solutions can deliver measurable improvements in water quality. 

The following day, Deputy Administrator Fotouhi delivered the keynote address at the Fall 2026 ECOS Meeting in Jackson, where he highlighted the Trump Administration’s environmental accomplishments during its first 18 months and EPA’s commitment to working with states to return ownership of environmental programs to state and local leaders. He was joined by regional administrators from all 10 EPA regions and numerous assistant administrators as they engaged with environmental regulators from all 50 states.

Deputy Administrator Fotouhi concluded his Wyoming visit with a tour of the Pinedale Anticline Natural Gas Field, one of the largest natural gas fields in the United States and a major contributor to Wyoming’s energy production for more than two decades. Supplying millions of homes with energy each day, the Pinedale Anticline is an important part of America’s domestic energy production and supports reliable, affordable power for American families. The field also demonstrates how technological innovation, combined with federal and state leadership and industry collaboration, can support environmental progress while strengthening domestic energy production. Deputy Administrator Fotouhi was joined on the tour by WDEQ Air Division Administrator Amber Potts.

Additionally, while in the area, Deputy Administrator Fotouhi joined Wake Up Wyoming to discuss the Trump EPA’s commitment to energy dominance, including the June proposal to save the Dave Johnston power plant in Converse County, Wyoming. The Dave Johnston power plant uses local Wyoming coal, supports hundreds of Wyoming mining and energy jobs, and is essential to delivering reliable, affordable energy to families across the state.