U.S. EPA Celebrates 20 Years of Superfund Redevelopment at the Operating Industries Inc. landfill site in Monterey Park, California

MONTEREY PARK, Calif. – Today, the U.S.

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EPA Celebrates 20 Years of Superfund Redevelopment

NEW YORK — Today, the U.S.

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EPA Celebrates 20 Years of Superfund Redevelopment at the Peters Cartridge Superfund site in Kings Mills, Ohio

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 19-OPA059

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U.S. EPA proposes to delete Intel Corp. Superfund site in Santa Clara, California, from the National Priorities List

SAN FRANCISCO –  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to remove the Intel Corp. (Santa Clara III) site in Santa Clara, California, from the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL).

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EPA Celebrates 20 Years of Superfund Redevelopment; Recognizes Restored Site in Collinsville, Okla., for Reuse as Honeybee Habitat

DALLAS – (July 31, 2019) Today, the U.S.

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“Cobalt Mine” in Fredericktown, Missouri, Is Focus of EPA Administrator and Rep. Jason Smith Recognition Event

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Mississippi agency boycotts wildlife group over pump stance

A Mississippi state agency and some vendors are boycotting a hunting event, saying the sponsor isn’t doing enough to support a pumping station to combat flooding in the Mississippi Delta. The Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks voted Monday to withdraw the department it runs from the Mississippi Wildlife Federation’s annual Wildlife Extravaganza, which ...

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EPA Celebrates 20 Years of Superfund Redevelopment

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Superfund Redevelopment Initiative (SRI), launched in 1999 with the goal of returning formerly contaminated lands to long-term sustainable and productive reuse for communities across the country.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: EPA and ODEQ Officials to Honor Transformation of Collinsville, Okla., Superfund Site into Habitat for Honeybees

(DALLAS – July 30, 2019) Tomorrow, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Regional Administrator David W.

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EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan for Contaminated Properties in Vineland, New Jersey

Vineland, New Jersey – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan to address about 40 non-residential contaminated properties that remain impacted by the Former Kil-Tone Company Superfund Site in Vineland, New Jersey.

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EPA proposes to delete portion of Escambia Wood—Pensacola Superfund site in Pensacola, Florida from Superfund list

PENSACOLA, Fla. (July 30, 2019) – The U.S.

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EPA proposes to delete portion of Escambia Wood—Pensacola Superfund site in Pensacola, Florida from Superfund list

PENSACOLA, Fla. (July 30, 2019) – The U.S.

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Bonnet Carre Spillway shut down as river falls below flood stage

By JACK WEATHERLY The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the weekend completed the shutdown of the Bonnet Carre Spillway north of New Orleans, starting a process that will lead to the return of normal saltwater conditions in the Mississippi Sound. The river at New Orleans fell below flood stage over the weekend. The return ...

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Red snapper fishing season reopens off Mississippi coast

One of Mississippi’s most popular saltwater fishing seasons is reopening. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources says red snapper season will resume Monday and run seven days a week. Spokeswoman Charmaine Schmermund says the department hopes to keep the season open through Sept. 2. Officials say the season will close early if recreational or for-hire ...

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EPA joins ribbon cutting for $9 million facility built on former Brownfields of mine-scarred land

WEIRTON, W. Va.  (July 29, 2019) – Today, in Weirton, West Virginia, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency joined the Governor of West Virginia, U.S.

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EPA to Recognize Former Naval Air Station Cecil Field as 2019 Superfund Redevelopment Grant Recipient in Jacksonville, Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 26, 2019) — U.S.

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EPA to Recognize Former Naval Air Station Cecil Field as 2019 Superfund Redevelopment Grant Recipient in Jacksonville, Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 26, 2019) — U.S.

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EPA Announces Proposed Plan to Clean Up the Walton and Lonsbury Superfund Site in Attleboro, Massachusetts

Attleboro, Mass. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today a proposed cleanup plan for the Walton & Lonsbury Superfund Site in Attleboro, Massachusetts.

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EPA Announces Final Cleanup Plan for Creese and Cook Tannery (Former) Superfund Site in Danvers, Mass.

Danvers, Mass. – The U.S.

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EPA begins public comment period on completion of cleanup at Peoples Gas North Shore Ave. Station in Chicago

For Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA048

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EPA announces $3.3 million in Brownfields Grants to seven Virginia communities

NORFOLK, Va. (July 24, 2019) – In conjunction with the start of Virginia’s Annual  Brownfields Conference today, the U.S.

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EPA and Multistate Trust to Hold Public Availability Sessions about Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp Site in Jacksonville, Florida on August 1

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 23, 2019) – U.S.

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EPA and Multistate Trust to Hold Public Availability Sessions about Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp Site in Jacksonville, Florida on August 1

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 23, 2019) – U.S.

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La EPA propone limpiar la instalación de almacenamiento de pesticidas en Manatí, Puerto Rico

Manatí, Puerto Rico (18 de julio de 2019) – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. (EPA) propone un plan de limpieza para abordar el problema de agua subterránea contaminada en Manatí, Puerto Rico, en el lugar de Superfondo Pesticide Warehouse III.

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La EPA propone limpiar la contaminación del agua subterránea en el sitio Superfund en San Germán, Puerto Rico

San Germán, Puerto Rico (18 de julio de 2019) – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.

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Gulf of Mexico Alliance to Receive $297,816 to Improve Coastal Resilience in Northern Gulf of Mexico

ATLANTA (July 22, 2019) – Today, the U.S.

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Administrator Wheeler Updates Superfund Emphasis List

DENVER  — This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a revision to the Administrator’s Emphasis List of Superfund Sites Targeted for Immediate, Intense Action (Administrator’s Emphasis List).

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EPA proposes to delete portion of Idaho Pole Company site in Gallatin County, Montana from Superfund list

Bozeman, Mont.  -- The U.S.

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EPA Proposes Cleanup for Pesticides Storage Facility in Manati, Puerto Rico

Manati, Puerto Rico – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan to address contaminated groundwater in Manati, Puerto Rico, at the Pesticide Warehouse III Superfund Site.

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EPA Proposes Cleanup for Groundwater Contamination at Superfund Site in San German, Puerto Rico

San German, Puerto Rico – The U.S.

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EPA Awards $2.3 Million in Funding for 21 Small Businesses to Develop Innovative Environmental Technologies

ATLANTA (July 18, 2019) – Today, the U.S.

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EPA Proposes Modifications to Centredale Manor Restoration Project Superfund Site Remedy in North Providence and Johnston, Rhode Island

North Providence, R.I. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed modifications to the cleanup remedy at the Centredale Manor Restoration Project Superfund Site, located in North Providence and Johnston, Rhode Island.

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El administrador regional de la EPA concluye una visita exitosa a Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (11 de julio de 2019) – Recientemente, Pete López, administrador regional de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.

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EPA to begin lead cleanup at the American Legion Trailer Park site in Roseville, Ohio

For Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA047 ROSEVILLE, OHIO (July 16, 2019) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin a lead soil cleanup at the American Legion Trailer Park site at 74 S. Main St., Roseville, Ohio. Tenants currently live in mobile homes at the site.  

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Apollo 11 astronauts returning to launch pad 50 years later

Apollo 11’s astronauts are returning to the exact spot from where they flew to the moon 50 years ago. NASA has invited Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins to Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A on Tuesday. They will mark the precise moment — 9:32 a.m. on July 16, 1969 — that their Saturn V rocket ...

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EPA to Host Public Meeting July 16 for Sporlan Valve Plant #1 Superfund Site in Washington, Missouri

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Petroleum Products Site in Pembroke Park, Florida added to EPA Administrator’s Superfund Emphasis List

FORT LAUDERDALE (July 15, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a revision to the Administrator’s Emphasis List of Superfund Sites Targeted for Immediate, Intense Action (Administrator’s Emphasis List).

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Petroleum Products Site in Pembroke Park, Florida added to EPA Administrator’s Superfund Emphasis List

FORT LAUDERDALE (July 15, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a revision to the Administrator’s Emphasis List of Superfund Sites Targeted for Immediate, Intense Action (Administrator’s Emphasis List).

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EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Updates Superfund Emphasis List

NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a revision to the Administrator’s Emphasis List of Superfund Sites Targeted for Immediate, Intense Action (Administrator’s Emphasis List).

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EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Updates Superfund Emphasis List

WASHINGTON (July 15, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a revision to the Administrator’s Emphasis List of Superfund Sites Targeted for Immediate, Intense Action (Administrator’s Emphasis List).

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EPA Proposes Cleanup at Mansfield Trail Dump Superfund Site in Byram, New Jersey

Byram Township, N.J. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing several cleanup technologies to address contamination at the Mansfield Trail Dump Superfund site in Byram Township, New Jersey.

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EPA begins public comment period on proposed soil cleanup plan for Bautsch-Gray Mine Superfund site in Galena, Illinois

For Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA046

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Former Naval Air Station Cecil Field in Jacksonville, Florida Wins 2019 Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 12, 2019) – Yesterday, the U.S.

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Former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Wins 2019 Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (July 12, 2019) – Yesterday, the U.S.

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Former Naval Air Station Cecil Field in Jacksonville, Florida Wins 2019 Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 12, 2019) – Yesterday, the U.S.

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Former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Wins 2019 Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (July 12, 2019) – Yesterday, the U.S.

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EPA Announces 2019 Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award Winner: Fernald Preserve, Ohio

CHICAGO (July 11, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Fernald Preserve in Ohio is one of four winners of the second annual “National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse” awards.

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EPA to oversee hazardous waste cleanup at Solvay Coke and Gas Co. Superfund Alternative site in Milwaukee

For Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA045

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EPA Announces 2019 Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Awards

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the winners of the second annual “National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse” awards.

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Sweetgum trees aid hardwood growth

By: RANDY ROUSSEAU Although sweetgum is not considered a highly desirable species today, it was once a very favored species. Old-growth sweetgum produces heartwood with a much-appreciated reddish color (also known as red gum), and it is even more desirable if the wood is figured. We may not value sweetgum as much as some oak ...

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Roach control has a big economic impact on Mississippi

By BONNIE COBLENTZ With so much unpleasantness associated with cockroaches, it may not be surprising that they are one of the most expensive pests to control in the state. Blake Layton, entomologist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said Mississippi’s climate is ideal for roaches, and state citizens spend large amounts of money to ...

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Flooded forests face unknowns ahead

By RANDY ROUSSEAU The stage for 2019 floods was set by heavy snowfall in the upper Midwest, followed by excessive rainfall patterns in the Plains, Midwest and South, resulting in significant flooding all along the Mississippi River. The spring and early summer of 2019 has been among the wettest on record for many states located ...

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Wheeler Highlights America's Environmental Progress

Yesterday, Administrator Wheeler joined President Trump and members of his cabinet to address the progress America has made cleaning up and protecting our nation's environment.

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EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan to Address Lead Contamination in Soil at the Matteo & Sons, Inc. Superfund Site in West Deptford, New Jersey

West Deptford, N.J. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a cleanup plan to address lead and other contamination on a portion of the Matteo & Sons, Inc. Superfund Site in West Deptford, New Jersey.

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EPA announces $1.3 million in Brownfields grant to Erie, Crawford and Mercer Counties $3.9 million for Brownfields statewide

Contact: R3press@epa.gov   EPA announces $1.3 million in Brownfields grant to Erie, Crawford and Mercer Counties $3.9 million for Brownfields statewide

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