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.

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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.

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Few businesses untouched by concerns about COVID-19 virus

By BECKY GILLETTE As of February 26, only 15 people in the U.S. had tested positive for the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) and there had been no deaths. No cases had been reported in Mississippi. So far, the virus has had its biggest impact on the stock markets, not the health of Americans. Concerns about a ...

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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.

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Former Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality executive director rejoins Butler Snow

Gary C. Rikard has rejoined Butler Snow after a five-year stint as executive director of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). Rikard will practice with the firm’s regulatory and government group in Ridgeland, Miss. Rikard began his career as an environmental engineer at the MDEQ. After earning his Juris Doctor, he worked as a ...

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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.

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EPA announces public comment period on proposed soil cleanup plan for Middleground Island in Bay City, Michigan

EPA will hold a public meeting on March 10 For Immediate Release: No. 20-OPA012

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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.

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BILL CRAWFORD — Flood spotlights need for strategic policy thinking

Politicians tend to be adept at tactical political thinking. How do I win the next election? How do I get this project my financial backers want approved? How do I keep special interest groups on my side? And so on. Strategic policy thinking to solve systemic and long-term problems, well that’s another story. Effective government, ...

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Associated Press Wants You to Believe the Trump Administration Ignores America's Most Contaminated Sites

WASHINGTON (Feb. 20, 2020) - The Associated Press is back at it again skewing their reporting demonstrating their bias against the Trump Administration. In their latest piece on the U.S.

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EPA Will Host Public Meeting on Neponset River

BOSTON – On Monday February 24th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a public information meeting on the agency's involvement in a 3.7 mile stretch of the Lower Neponset River.

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Effective management allows for sustainable shark fishery

As some of the top predators in the ocean, sharks fill vital roles by regulating food web dynamics and maintaining balance in their ecosystems. The Gulf of Mexico is home to more than 40 different species of sharks that vary in size (3 feet to 15 feet) and habitat distribution (inshore, coastal waters versus offshore, ...

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Higher red snapper ‘target’ for charter boats now permanent

After Gulf of Mexico charter boat captains stayed within federal limits for red snapper, regulators are making permanent a rule that lets them catch more of the fish. The rule initially was to be just for one year. The change will likely mean that the 2020 charter boat season for red snapper is seven or ...

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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.

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EPA Awards $25,000 Grant to North Carolina State University in Raleigh for Innovative Technology Projects

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 20, 2020) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the North Carolina State University in Raleigh with a $25,000 People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grant.

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EPA Awards $24,867 Grant to University of North Carolina at Charlotte for Innovative Technology Projects

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 20, 2020) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a $24,867 People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grant.

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EPA orders cleanup of New Jersey Zinc/Mobil Chemical Corp. Site in DePue, Illinois

For Immediate Release: No. 20-OPA005

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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.

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EPA Extends Comment Period on Proposed Cleanup Plan for the Nyanza Chemical Waste Dump Superfund Site in Ashland, Mass.

ASHLAND, MASS. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the comment period on the proposed cleanup plan for groundwater at the Nyanza Waste Dump Superfund Site in Ashland, Mass. through March 30, 2020.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Atlantic Richfield agrees to framework for cleanup of mining contamination in Butte, Montana

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EPA Releases 2019 Year in Review Highlighting Agency Accomplishments and Environmental Progress under President Trump & Administrator Andrew Wheeler

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.

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EPA Recognizes Eaton Corporation (Cooper Power Systems LLC) in Greenwood, South Carolina

GREENWOOD, S.C. (February 11, 2020) - At an event today in Greenwood, S.C., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker announced the 2018 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis.

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Advisory: EPA Region 4 to Hold Information Session for Residents of Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (February 10, 2020) — On Tuesday, February 11, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 will hold a public information session in Chattanooga concerning the Chattanooga Southside Lead Superfund Site.  

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Advisory: EPA Region 4 to Hold Information Session for Residents of Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (February 10, 2020) — On Tuesday, February 11, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 will hold a public information session in Chattanooga concerning the Chattanooga Southside Lead Superfund Site.  

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

Environmental News  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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SUSLA awarded $200,000 from EPA to train citizens

Media contacts: Joe Hubbard or Jennah Durant at r6press@epa.gov or 214 665-2200                                         

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EPA Releases 2019 Year in Review Highlighting Agency Accomplishments and Environmental Progress under President Trump & Administrator Andrew Wheeler

ATLANTA (Feb. 6, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the 2019 Year in Review outlining major accomplishments and environmental progress during the Trump administration.

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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.

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BP oil spill cash rebuilds eroded Louisiana pelican island

A Louisiana island that provides a crucial nesting ground for pelicans and other seabirds is being restored to nearly its former size after decades of coastal erosion and the devastating blow of an offshore oil spill 10 years ago. About 6,500 brown pelicans and 3,000 smaller seabirds cram their nests every summer onto Queen Bess ...

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EPA deletes portion of Idaho Pole Company site in Gallatin County, Montana from Superfund list

Bozeman, Mont.  -- The U.S.

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