EPA Grant Will Help Reduce Nutrient Pollution in Louisiana

DALLAS – (March 3, 2020) Recently, the U.S.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-grant-will-help-reduce-nutrient-pollution-louisiana

EPA Publishes “Story Map” Illustrating Progress and Continued Efforts to Protect America’s Waters

WASHINGTON (March 3, 2020) — Today, at an event hosted by the National Ground Water Association in Washington, D.C., U.S.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-publishes-story-map-illustrating-progress-and-continued-efforts-protect-americas

Two Organizations Awarded $349,979 for Water Quality Projects in the Florida Keys and Southeast Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. (February 28, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized two organizations in Florida as recipients of South Florida Geographic Initiative (SFGI) Program grants.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/two-organizations-awarded-349979-water-quality-projects-florida-keys-and-southeast

EPA Recognizes Two Organizations in Florida for Receiving $430,611 in Funding for Coral Barrier Reef Projects in South Florida

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (February 28, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized two organizations in Florida as recipients of South Florida Geographic Initiative (SFGI) Program grants.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-recognizes-two-organizations-florida-receiving-430611-funding-coral-barrier-reef

EPA Awards Kentucky $576,000 in Funding to Test for Lead in School Drinking Water

FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 27, 2020)—Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awards $576,000 in grant funding to assist Kentucky with identifying sources of lead in drinking water in schools or child care facilities.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awards-kentucky-576000-funding-test-lead-school-drinking-water

EPA and Partners Announce Collaborative Implementation of the National Water Reuse Action Plan

WASHINGTON (Feb. 27, 2020) — Today, at an event at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters in Washington, D.C., EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler, U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, and U.S.

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EPA and Partners Announce Collaborative Implementation of the National Water Reuse Action Plan

WASHINGTON (Feb. 27, 2020) — Today, at an event at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters in Washington, D.C., EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler, U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, and U.S.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and-partners-announce-collaborative-implementation-national-water-reuse-action-0

EPA Reaches Settlements with Three Construction Companies for Clean Water Violations in Massachusetts

BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached settlements with three Massachusetts construction companies, which ensures they will come into compliance with stormwater regulations to reduce pollution from runoff.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-reaches-settlements-three-construction-companies-clean-water-violations

EPA Releases PFAS Action Plan: Program Update

WASHINGTON (Feb. 26, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing the PFAS Action Plan: Program Update.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-releases-pfas-action-plan-program-update-0

Central Valley Meat Company Incorporated Agrees to Improve Drinking Water at Hanford Facility

HANFORD, Calif. –The Central Valley Meat Company, Incorporated (CVM) has agreed to bring its facility’s drinking water system into compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act as part of a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/central-valley-meat-company-incorporated-agrees-improve-drinking-water-hanford-facility

EPA Announces More Than $200 Million for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in New England

Boston — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including more than $200 million across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-more-200-million-infrastructure-projects-protect-surface-water-and

EPA Awards Over $1.8 Million for Innovative, Market-Based Nutrient Reduction Projects in Great Lakes Basin

WASHINGTON (Feb. 24, 2020) — Today the U.S.

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EPA Awards Over $1.8 Million for Innovative, Market-Based Nutrient Reduction Projects in Great Lakes Basin

WASHINGTON (Feb. 24, 2020) — Today the U.S.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awards-over-18-million-innovative-market-based-nutrient-reduction-projects-great-0

EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Cleanup Plan to Address Groundwater Contamination at the Ringwood Mines/Landfill Superfund Site in New Jersey

RINGWOOD, N.J. The U.S.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-extends-public-comment-period-proposed-cleanup-plan-address-groundwater

EPA at 50: Helping Address Emerging Water Challenges

WASHINGTON (February 24, 2020) — This month, in celebration of the U.S.

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What They Are Saying: EPA Announces Proposed Decision to Regulate PFOA and PFOS in Drinking Water

WASHINGTON (Feb. 21, 2020) — Yesterday, the U.S.

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EPA Announces Proposed Decision to Regulate PFOA and PFOS in Drinking Water

WASHINGTON (Feb. 20, 2020) — Today, the U.S.

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EPA Awards Virginia Dept. of Health $737,000 to test for lead in drinking water at schools

PHILADELPHIA (February 20, 2020) – Today, the U.S.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awards-virginia-dept-health-737000-test-lead-drinking-water-schools

EPA awards Texas over $1.8 million to protect children from lead in drinking water

DALLAS – (Feb. 20, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $1,843,216 to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to help identify sources of lead in drinking water in schools or child care facilities.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awards-texas-over-18-million-protect-children-lead-drinking-water

EPA awards Louisiana grant to reduce childhood exposures to lead in drinking water

DALLAS – (Feb. 20, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $321,498 to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals to help identify sources of lead in drinking water in schools or child care facilities.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awards-louisiana-grant-reduce-childhood-exposures-lead-drinking-water

EPA and New Mexico to test for lead in school drinking water

DALLAS – (Feb. 20, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $294,000 to the New Mexico Department of Health to assist with identifying sources of lead in drinking water in schools or child care facilities.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and-new-mexico-test-lead-school-drinking-water

Arkansas and EPA protect children from contaminated drinking water

DALLAS – (Feb. 20, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $420,000 to the Arkansas Department of Education to assist with identifying sources of lead in drinking water in schools or child care facilities.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/arkansas-and-epa-protect-children-contaminated-drinking-water

EPA and USDA Announce Continued Commitment to Support Rural Water Systems

ATLANTA (February 20, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the U.S.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and-usda-announce-continued-commitment-support-rural-water-systems-0

EPA and USDA Announce Continued Commitment to Support Rural Water Systems

WASHINGTON (February 20, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the U.S.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and-usda-announce-continued-commitment-support-rural-water-systems

Missouri S&T Team Receives $25,000 EPA Grant for Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms Project

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from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/missouri-st-team-receives-25000-epa-grant-freshwater-harmful-algal-blooms-project

EPA, West Virginia Sign Pact to Expand Efforts Supporting Clean Water, Healthy Farms

CHARLESTON, W.V. (February 19, 2020) – The U.S.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-west-virginia-sign-pact-expand-efforts-supporting-clean-water-healthy-farms

EPA Awards Funds in Pennsylvania to Restore Streams in Chesapeake Bay Watershed

PHILADELPHIA (February 18, 2020) – The U.S.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awards-funds-pennsylvania-restore-streams-chesapeake-bay-watershed

EPA Announces $40 Million Water Infrastructure Loan to Toho Water Authority

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-40-million-water-infrastructure-loan-toho-water-authority

EPA at 50: Progress in Providing Safe Drinking Water

WASHINGTON (February 18, 2020) — This month, as part of the U.S.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-50-progress-providing-safe-drinking-water

EPA Recognizes Three Organizations in Florida for Receiving $583,890 in Funding for Projects in the Biscayne Bay Area

MIAMI (February 14, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized three organizations in Florida as recipients of South Florida Geographic Initiative (SFGI) Program grants.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-recognizes-three-organizations-florida-receiving-583890-funding-projects-biscayne

EPA’s First WIFIA Annual Report Highlights Heartland Communities’ Commitment to Protecting Water Quality and Improving Infrastructure

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from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epas-first-wifia-annual-report-highlights-heartland-communities-commitment-protecting

EPA Announces $38,573,000 Million for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (February 14, 2020) — Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $38,573,000 for Kentucky.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-38573000-million-infrastructure-projects-protect-surface-water-and

EPA highlights projects funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in 2019

CHICAGO (Feb. 14, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its partners continue to support Great Lakes restoration and protection projects with Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-highlights-projects-funded-great-lakes-restoration-initiative-2019

EPA Announces $42,443,000 Million for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 14, 2020) — Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $42,443,000 for Tennessee.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-42443000-million-infrastructure-projects-protect-surface-water-and

EPA Announces $26,315,000 for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (February 13, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $26,315,000 for Mississippi.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-26315000-infrastructure-projects-protect-surface-water-and-drinking-water

EPA Announces $30,704,000 for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 13, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $30,704,000 for South Carolina.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-30704000-infrastructure-projects-protect-surface-water-and-drinking-water

EPA Announces $41,685,000 for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (February 13, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $41,685,000 for Alabama.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-41685000-infrastructure-projects-protect-surface-water-and-drinking-0

EPA Announces $53,087,000 for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in Georgia

ATLANTA (February 13, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $53,087,000 for Georgia.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-53087000-infrastructure-projects-protect-surface-water-and-drinking-water

EPA Announces $97,527,000 for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (February 13, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $97,527,000 for Florida.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-97527000-infrastructure-projects-protect-surface-water-and-drinking-water

EPA Announces $62,783,000 for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (February 13, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $62,783,000 for North Carolina.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-62783000-infrastructure-projects-protect-surface-water-and-drinking-water

EPA to Recognize Three Organizations in Florida for Receiving $583,890 in Funding for Projects in the Biscayne Bay Area

MIAMI (February 13, 2020) — On Friday, February 14, 2020, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker will recognize three organizations in Florida as recipients of South Florida Geographic Initiative (SFGI) Program grants.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-recognize-three-organizations-florida-receiving-583890-funding-projects-biscayne

EPA Announces Over $96 Million for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 12, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $96,048,000 for the state of Michigan.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-over-96-million-infrastructure-projects-protect-surface-water-and

EPA Announces Over $46 Million for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in Minnesota

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (Feb. 12, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $46,311,000 for the state of Minnesota.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-over-46-million-infrastructure-projects-protect-surface-water-and

EPA Announces Over $62 Million for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (Feb. 12, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $62,161,000 for the state of Wisconsin.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-over-62-million-infrastructure-projects-protect-surface-water-and

EPA Announces Over $118 Million for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Feb. 12, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $118,056,000 for the state of Ohio.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-over-118-million-infrastructure-projects-protect-surface-water-and

EPA Announces Over $55 Million for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 12, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $55,515,000 for the state of Indiana.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-over-55-million-infrastructure-projects-protect-surface-water-and

EPA Announces Over $114 Million for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in Illinois

CHICAGO (Feb. 12, 2020)  — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $114,139,000 for the state of Illinois.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-over-114-million-infrastructure-projects-protect-surface-water-and

TRI Data for New England Shows Continued Environmental Results in a Strong Economy

NEWPORT, R.I. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its 2018 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/tri-data-new-england-shows-continued-environmental-results-strong-economy

EPA Announces Funding for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in Four Region 7 States

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EPA, NFWF Announce $2.4 Million for Projects to Improve Pennsylvania Streams and the Chesapeake Bay

PHILADELPHIA (February 12, 2020) – The U.S.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-nfwf-announce-24-million-projects-improve-pennsylvania-streams-and-chesapeake-bay

EPA Announces $2.7 Billion for Infrastructure to Protect Surface Waters and Drinking Water

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-27-billion-infrastructure-protect-surface-waters-and-drinking-water

House Energy and Commerce Democrat Majority Exclude Trump Administration From Lead Hearing

WASHINGTON (Feb.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/house-energy-and-commerce-democrat-majority-exclude-trump-administration-lead-hearing

Maine Metal Recycling Facility Will Comply with Clean Water Act and Pay Penalty Under Settlement

LEWISTON – The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the owners of three Maine metal recycling facilities have agreed to come into compliance with stormwater regulations and will pay a fine to resolve claims that they violated federal clean water laws and st

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/maine-metal-recycling-facility-will-comply-clean-water-act-and-pay-penalty-under

What They Are Saying: EPA and Stakeholders’ Agreement To Achieve Faster and More Complete Cleanup of Housatonic River in Berkshire County

LENOX, Mass. – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Dennis Deziel and local officials and stakeholders unveiled an agreement to expand and expedite cleaning the "Rest of River" portion of the Housatonic River in western Massachusetts.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/what-they-are-saying-epa-and-stakeholders-agreement-achieve-faster-and-more-complete

Landmark Agreement Will Ensure Faster and More Complete Cleanup of Housatonic River in Berkshire County

LENOX, Mass. – Following more than a year of mediated negotiations, the U.S.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/landmark-agreement-will-ensure-faster-and-more-complete-cleanup-housatonic-river

EPA at 50: Progress in Protecting our Nation’s Surface Waters

WASHINGTON (February 10, 2020) — In commemoration of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 50th anniversary, the agency is celebrating progress that has been made in protecting America’s waters throughout the month of February.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-50-progress-protecting-our-nations-surface-waters

U.S. EPA Announces $59 Million Water Infrastructure Loan to Coachella Valley Water District

PALM DESERT, Calif. – At an event today in Palm Desert, California, the U.S.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/us-epa-announces-59-million-water-infrastructure-loan-coachella-valley-water-district

EPA Releases 2019 Annual Reports Highlighting Agency, Regional Accomplishments and Environmental Progress, Including Midwest

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EPA Releases 2019 Year in Review Highlighting Agency Accomplishments and

NEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the 2019 Year in Review outlining major accomplishments and environmental progress during the Trump administration.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-releases-2019-year-review-highlighting-agency-accomplishments-and

EPA Announces First WIFIA Annual Report Highlighting $3.5 Billion in Infrastructure Funding

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-first-wifia-annual-report-highlighting-35-billion-infrastructure-funding

EPA and MassDEP Issue Updated Permit for Wastewater from Pilgrim Facility in Plymouth, Mass.

PLYMOUTH, Mass. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) have issued a final permit covering ongoing wastewater discharges at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and-massdep-issue-updated-permit-wastewater-pilgrim-facility-plymouth-mass

Las Vegas Review-Journal: EPA administrator details sensible water rules, efforts to curb pollution

Las Vegas Review-Journal February 2, 2020

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EPA at 50: EPA Celebrates Progress in Protecting America’s Waters

WASHINGTON (February 3, 2020) — As part of the U.S.

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EPA Awards Georgia $1,102,000 in Funding to Test for Lead in School Drinking Water

ATLANTA (January 30, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awards $964,000 in grant funding to assist Georgia with identifying sources of lead in drinking water in schools or child care facilities.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awards-georgia-1102000-funding-test-lead-school-drinking-water

EPA Offers Opportunities for Pollution Prevention Technical Assistance Grants in Midwest

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EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan to Address Groundwater Contamination at the Ringwood Mines/Landfill Superfund Site in New Jersey

RINGWOOD, N.J. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan to address groundwater and mine water contamination at the Ringwood Mines/Landfill Superfund Site in Ringwood, New Jersey.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-proposes-cleanup-plan-address-groundwater-contamination-ringwood-mineslandfill

EPA Awards Illinois $1.5 Million in Funding to Test for Lead in School Drinking Water

CHICAGO (Jan. 29, 2020) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,582,000 in grant funding to assist the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) with identifying sources of lead in drinking water in schools and child care facilities.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awards-illinois-15-million-funding-test-lead-school-drinking-water

EPA Awards $2.2 Million in Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington to Test for Lead in School Drinking Water

SEATTLE—Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $2,221,000 in grant funding awarded to Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington to assist with identifying sources of lead in drinking water in schools and child care facilities.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awards-22-million-grants-alaska-idaho-oregon-and-washington-test-lead-school

EPA, States Making Progress Toward “Delisting” Lower Menominee River Area of Concern

MARINETTE / MENOMINEE (Jan. 29, 2020) – EPA and its partner states Wisconsin and Michigan are making progress toward removing the Lower Menominee River Area of Concern from a group of 43 heavily polluted sites located within the Great Lakes basin.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-states-making-progress-toward-delisting-lower-menominee-river-area-concern

EPA remains committed to restoring and protecting Chesapeake Bay

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-remains-committed-restoring-and-protecting-chesapeake-bay

EPA and Army Deliver on President Trump’s Promise to Issue the Navigable Waters Protection Rule – A New Definition of WOTUS

ATLANTA (January 28, 2020) – Today, at an event at the Georgia Department of Agriculture in Atlanta, EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker, Major General Diana Holland, Commander of the U.S.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and-army-deliver-president-trumps-promise-issue-navigable-waters-protection-rule-5

EPA Region 4 and the Army to Hold Event on Navigable Waters Protection Rule – A New Definition of WOTUS

ATLANTA (Jan. 27, 2020) — Tomorrow, January 28, 2020, U.S.

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EPA and Army Deliver on President Trump’s Promise to Issue the Navigable Waters Protection Rule – A New Definition of WOTUS

With the the 52nd annual Idaho Potato Conference and Ag Expo in Pocatello serving as a backdrop, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, U.S.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and-army-deliver-president-trumps-promise-issue-navigable-waters-protection-rule-4

EPA Joins Rep. Marshall for Navigable Waters Protection Rule Announcement at Kansas Commodity Classic

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More Widespread Support for EPA and Army's Navigable Waters Protection Rule – A New Definition of WOTUS

WASHINGTON (Jan. 24, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works R.D.

from EPA News Releases https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/more-widespread-support-epa-and-armys-navigable-waters-protection-rule-new-definition