EPA Provides $1.38 Million to Florida’s Environmental Programs

ATLANTA -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the Florida Department of Environmental Protection a grant for $1.38 million to support a broad range of environmental programs.

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EPA and the State of Colorado release proposed plans for environmental cleanup at the Eagle Mine Superfund site in Eagle County, Colorado

Contacts: Jennifer Chergo (chergo.jennifer@epa.gov), 303-312-6601; Warren Smith (warren.smith@state.co.us) 303-692-3373

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$1 Million Grant will Help Mississippi Address Leaking Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks

ATLANTA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,094,000 grant to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to assist the state in cleaning up petroleum contamination from leaking underground storage tanks throughout the state.

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EPA resumes cleanup at the Jacobsville Superfund site in Evansville, Indiana

For Immediate Release: No. 16-OPA066

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Soil cleanup to begin at Velsicol Superfund site in St. Louis, Michigan

For Immediate Release: No. 16-OPA065 CHICAGO (June 26, 2017) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will begin cleanup at the Velsicol Chemical Corp. Superfund site in St. Louis, Mich., later this summer. The site received $9.7 million in funding.

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With Summers Arrival, Reminder About Woonasquatucket River "Do's and Don'ts" and Update on EPA Efforts

BOSTON - As summer weather tempts local youth to find a place to swim, EPA reminds the public to use the Woonasquatucket River responsibly.

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FREE TAB Webinar: How to Write a Great Brownfield Grant

Plan for the next EPA ARC grant application period. Hear what our speakers have learned from reviewing the best ARC grant applications from around the country!   National TAB Webinar: Writers of the Best ARC   Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. EDT Cost is FREE! but registration required  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4862100173192082179     A confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar will be sent to you. For questions or help with registration, contact: Erica Rippe, erica.rippe@cclr.org    Speakers will include:  Anne Wallace | City of Knoxville, TN   Stephen LeFevre | Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C.   Logan Smith | Siskiyou County EDC   Blase Leven | Kansas State University   Elizabeth Limbrick | New Jersey Institute of Technology   Ignacio Dayrit | Center for Creative Land Recycling     Who should attend?   This workshop is designed for communities and their grant writers who are planning to apply for an EPA Brownfields Assessment or Cleanup Grant for 2018. For more information contact: Ignacio Dayrit, CCLR, ignacio.dayrit@cclr.org, (415) 728-3848 Elizabeth Limbrick, NJIT, limbrick@njit.edu, (973) 596-5519 Blase Leven, KSU TAB, baleven@ksu.edu, (785) 565-8198    Please share this information with your colleagues, clients, and feel free to forward this information to any listservs or announcement postings you have to help get the word out.

 

EPA to Help Greensboro, AL Improve Health, Environment and Revitalize Local Economy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 22, 2017

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EPA Proposes Further Cleanup of Lead-Contaminated Residential Properties in West Deptford, N.J.

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed an expansion in a cleanup plan to continue removing lead-contaminated soil from a residential development previously owned and built by the Tempo Development Group in West Deptford, (Thorofare), N.J.

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EPA to Help Kentuckians Improve Health, Environment and Revitalize Local Economy

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced that Powell County, Kentucky is one of ten communities selected to participate in the Healthy Places for Healthy People planning assistance program.

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EPA Announces the release of the Interim Record of Decision for the Terry Creek Dredge Spoil Areas/Hercules Outfall Site, Operable Unit 1: Outfall Ditch in Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia

ATLANTA - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an Interim Action Record of Decision (IROD) that specifies the interim remedy for Operable Unit 1: Outfall Ditch at the Terry Creek Dredge Spoil Areas/Hercules Outfall Site.

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EPA Announces the release of the Interim Record of Decision for the Terry Creek Dredge Spoil Areas/Hercules Outfall Site, Operable Unit 1: Outfall Ditch in Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia

ATLANTA - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an Interim Action Record of Decision (IROD) that specifies the interim remedy for Operable Unit 1: Outfall Ditch at the Terry Creek Dredge Spoil Areas/Hercules Outfall Site.

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EPA to conduct field work at Colonial Creosote site in Washington Parish, La.

DALLAS – (June 19, 2017) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has started to conduct work for the remedial investigation of the Colonial Creosote site in Washington Parish, Louisiana.

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EPA Proposes Cleanup of Hazardous Waste Site in Kearny, N.J.

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a cleanup plan to address contaminated soil and sediment at the Diamond Head Oil Refinery Superfund site located in Kearny, N.J. The EPA plan also amends a 2009 cleanup plan to make the cleanup of the site more effective.

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EPA provides $6.8 million to Chicago Park District for DuSable Park cleanup

For Immediate Release: No. 16-OPA064

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EPA provides $2.5 million to Illinois to resume Superfund cleanup in Southeast Rockford

For Immediate Release: No. 16-OPA063

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EPA Provides Brownfields Grant and Assistance to three Vermont Communities

BOSTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency celebrated three recipients of Brownfields grants in Vermont. This year, Vermont entities received $700,000 for assessment and cleanup of Brownfield sites.

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Mississippi Awarded $2.15 Million EPA Grant for Environmental Programs

ATLANTA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $2,147,507 grant to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to help protect human health and the environment.

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EPA, N.C. DEQ and Multistate Trust to Hold Public Availability Sessions and Public Meeting about Kerr-McGee Superfund Site in Navassa, N.C. on June 20, 2017

ATLANTA – Federal and state officials together with Multistate Trust representatives will hold public availability sessions and a public meeting on June 20, 2017, to answer questions about the former Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation Superfund Site in Navassa, N.C., and to update r

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EPA Proposes Plan for Second Phase of Cleanup of the Peninsula Boulevard Superfund Site in Hewlett, Nassau County, N.Y.

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today proposed a plan to address the sources of groundwater contamination at the Peninsula Boulevard Groundwater Plume Superfund site in Hewlett, Nassau County, N.Y.

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EPA, N.C. DEQ and Multistate Trust to Hold Public Availability Sessions and Public Meeting about Kerr-McGee Superfund Site in Navassa, N.C. on June 20, 2017

ATLANTA – Federal and state officials together with Multistate Trust representatives will hold public availability sessions and a public meeting on June 20, 2017, to answer questions about the former Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation Superfund Site in Navassa, N.C., and to update r

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SPECIAL REPORT: Rising sea levels pose business challenges for the Mississippi Gulf Coast

By BECKY GILLETTE Sea levels around the world are rising at greater rates that were initially predicted. What does that mean for coastal areas like the Gulf Coast? Rising sea levels make the Gulf Coast more vulnerable to storm surge associated with hurricanes, said Dr. Torbjorn Tornqvist, chairman of the Tulane University Department of Earth ...

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EPA Proposal Ensures Clean Drinking Water for Residents Impacted by Mansfield Dump Superfund Site in Byram, N.J.

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Louisiana Environmental News

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Economically Disadvantaged Communities in Maine Receive $1.1 Million to Redevelop Contaminated Properties

BOSTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today selected 2 existing Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) recipients in Maine to receive a total of approximately $1.1 million in supplemental funding.

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Invasive snakehead fish found for first time in Mississippi

An invasive fish has been documented for the first time in Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks says a northern snakehead was caught Monday in Lake Whittington in Bolivar County. Nathan Aycock, a fisheries biologist with the department, says Cleveland bow fishermen Brad Baugh and Bubba Steadman caught the snakehead in the ...

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White House, EPA Honor Student Award Winners from Greenville, SC

ATLANTA – The U.S.

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White House, EPA Honor Student Award Winners from Tampa, FL

ATLANTA – The U.S.

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EPA Awards $300,000 to Atlanta, GA to Assess and Clean Up Contaminated Sites and Promote Economic Redevelopment

ATLANTA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the selection of Atlanta, Georgia to receive a brownfields revolving loan fund grant totaling $300,000.

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Great Falls and north-central Montana communities receive $1M for revitalization projects

Denver– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Great Falls Development Authority (GFDA) in Great Falls, Mont. and the Bear Paw Development Corporation (BPDC) in Havre, Mont. to receive $500K each to assess and revitalize properties.

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U.S. EPA awards $300,000 to clean up lead in Humboldt County

SAN FRANCISCO – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Humboldt County, Calif., will receive $300,000 to reduce lead exposure from paint and soil as part of an ongoing community revitalization effort.

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Oklahoma City receives additional $500,000 from EPA to clean up environmental hazards

DALLAS (June 7, 2017) The U.S.

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EPA Awards $300,000 to Atlanta, GA to Assess and Clean Up Contaminated Sites and Promote Economic Redevelopment

ATLANTA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the selection of Atlanta, Georgia to receive a brownfields revolving loan fund grant totaling $300,000.

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Camden Redevelopment Agency to Receive $450,000 to Continue Work on Contaminated Brownfield Site

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EPA begins cleanup at former electroplating facility in Madison Heights, Mich.

For Immediate Release: No. 16-OPA062

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EPA to Recognize Five Communities in Georgia for Receiving $1.4 Million in Funding for Brownfield Site and Community Revitalization

ATLANTA – On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, U.S.

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EPA to Recognize Five Communities in Georgia for Receiving $1.4 Million in Funding for Brownfield Site and Community Revitalization

ATLANTA – On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, U.S.

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U.S. EPA Announces $1.2 million in Brownfields Grants to Promote Economic Redevelopment in Carson City, Douglas and Nye Counties

SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Northern Nevada Development Authority and the Nye County Coalition will receive a total of $1.2 million in federal grant funds for brownfield site revitalization efforts.

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EPA Brownfields Funding Announced for Western Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON (May 31, 2017) – Today, the U.S.

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EPA Provides Brownfields Grants and Assistance to Rhode Island Communities

BOSTON - Communities in Rhode Island will receive 4 grants and technical assistance totaling $860,000 for brownfield site revitalization and technical assistance, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced today.

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EPA to Recognize Five Communities in the Atlanta Area Georgia for Receiving $1.4 Million in Funding for Brownfield Site and Community Revitalization

ATLANTA – On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, U.S.

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EPA to Recognize Five Communities in the Atlanta Area Georgia for Receiving $1.4 Million in Funding for Brownfield Site and Community Revitalization

ATLANTA – On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, U.S.

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EPA Provides Brownfields Grants and Assistance to Connecticut Communities

BOSTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Hartford, Shelton, and Waterbury Conn. are among 172 communities across the country to receive funding and/or EPA technical assistance for brownfield site revitalization efforts.

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EPA Brownfields Funding Announced for Baltimore

WASHINGTON (May 31, 2017) – Today, the U.S.

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EPA Provides Brownfields Grant and Assistance to Mass. Communities

BOSTON - More than a dozen communities in Massachusetts will be given 17 awards totaling $4.920 million for brownfield site revitalization and technical assistance, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced today.

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U.S. EPA Announces $300,000 in Brownfields Grants to Promote Economic Redevelopment in Bakersfield

SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the City of Bakersfield will receive $300,000 in federal grant funds for brownfield site revitalization efforts.

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Topeka, Kan., Selected for $300,000 EPA Brownfields Grant to Revitalize Riverfront Area, Leverage Jobs, Promote Economic Redevelopment

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Panhandle Area Development District Selected for $445,400 EPA Brownfields Grant to Revitalize Industrial Sites, Leverage Jobs, Promote Economic Redevelopment in Northwest Nebraska

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Denton County Transportation Authority to receive $178,200 from EPA to assess environmental hazards

DALLAS – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Denton County (Texas) Transportation Authority is one of 172 winners across the country selected to receive funding for brownfield site revitalization efforts.

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U.S. EPA Announces $900,000 in Brownfields Grants to Promote Economic Redevelopment in Arizona

SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S.

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EPA Approves Redesignation of Atlanta Area to Attainment for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone Standard

ATLANTA – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is taking final action to approve the state of Georgia’s request to redesignate the Atlanta Area to attainment for the 2008 8-hour ozone standard.

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Cooper Tire Tupelo, Clarksdale Plants Recognized by MDEQ

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has recognized Cooper Tire’s Tupelo and Clarksdale plants as members of its environmental stewardship enHance initiative. A voluntary program consisting of three-year membership terms, the enHance initiative, which stands for “envision heightened awareness nurturing conservation and environmental excellence,” recognizes committed environmental leaders in Mississippi that put in place environmental ...

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Mississippi River mayors: Paris pullout hurts US ag exports

Mayors along the Mississippi River say President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of a worldwide climate agreement could severely damage U.S. agricultural exports. The Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative says in a news release Friday that nations remaining in the Paris agreement will impose carbon pricing through taxes or trading systems, without any say from ...

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Mississippi shrimp season opens June 7

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2017-2018 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 7. All regulations of the MDMR will be in full force and effect, and all boats engaged in catching or transporting shrimp from Mississippi waters must be licensed or permitted ...

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Bryant announces creation of Ocean Task Force

Gov. Phil Bryant has announced the creation of the Ocean Task Force during a ceremonial executive order signing in Gulfport. The announcement was made in conjunction with the Naval Oceanography’s Unmanned Systems Operational Demonstration at the Combat Readiness Training Center. “The Mississippi Gulf Coast is well-positioned to grow as a major unmanned maritime systems center as ...

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EPA Review Projects Long-Term Success for Hudson River PCB Cleanup

(Albany, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released for public comment its second review of the historic cleanup of PCB-contaminated sediment from the upper Hudson River.

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U.S. EPA Announces $300,000 in Brownfields Grants to Promote Economic Redevelopment in the City of Sacramento

SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the City of Sacramento will receive $300,000 in federal grant funds for brownfield site revitalization efforts.

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Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments Selected for $600,000 in Brownfields Assessment Grants

EPA has selected Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments, and coalition partners - the cities of Newport and Toledo, the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians, and Lincoln County - for two brownfields environmental site assessment grants totaling $600,000.

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EPA Brownfields Funding Announced for Virginia

WASHINGTON (May 31, 2017) – Today, the U.S.

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EPA Brownfields Funding Announced for Seven Communities in Georgia

ATLANTA – Today, the U.S.

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Farmers Alliance takes to road in battle against food deserts

By TED CARTER Sometimes two problems can come together to create a solution. In Mississippi, small farmers struggle to keep their land and make enough money to get by. And across the state, many rural communities and even some urban neighborhoods lack a means of buying fresh food. The farmers have the food and the ...

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