EPA Updates Cleanup Plan for Tutu Wellfield Superfund Site on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it has proposed modifications to its 2018 cleanup plan at the Tutu Wellfield Superfund site on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
EPA Announces $200k Under the American Rescue Plan to Fund Environmental Justice Initiatives in Hartford, Conn.
BOSTON — On June 25, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will provide $50 million dollars for Environmental Justice (EJ) initiatives through funds allocated to EPA under the American Rescue Plan (ARP).
EPA, Milwaukee Leaders Discuss Lead in Drinking Water
MILWAUKEE (July 14, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a community roundtable with organizers representing Milwaukee, Wisconsin to highlight the experience of local communities with lead in drinking water.
EPA issues report on health of Salish Sea
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USDA to Provide Pandemic Assistance to Livestock Producers for Animal Losses
WASHINGTON, July 13, 2021 — Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing can apply for assistance for those losses and the cost of depopulation and disposal of the animals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Vilsack announced the Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program (PLIP) in [recorded] remarks at the National Pork Industry Conference in Wisconsin Dells, WI. The announcement is part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative.
EPA’s Safer Choice Program Highlighted in Sustainable Shopping Initiative
WASHINGTON - Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly initiative has announced that it now includes cleaning and other products certified by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safer Choice program.
EPA Announces $400,000 for Milwaukee and Madison to Fund Environmental Justice Initiatives
CHICAGO (July 13, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that it will provide $200,000 each for Milwaukee and Madison for Environmental Justice (EJ) initiatives through funds allocated to EPA under the American Rescue Plan (ARP).
EPA announces $200,000 to City of Fort Collins, Colorado to support Healthy Homes program
Fort Collins, Colo. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced it will provide $200,000 to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado to address indoor air quality and health concerns for underserved community residents.