EPA to Hold Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program Meeting in Metairie, La.

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS (August 25, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold the next Management Conference meeting for the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (PRP) in Metairie, Louisiana, on September 5 at 2 pm. PRP stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the meeting., If your organization […]

Deputy Secretary Beaudreau, White House Infrastructure Coordinator Landrieu Highlight President’s Investing in America Agenda in Alaska

Published by the Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau and Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu were in Alaska this week to highlight how historic resources from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda are supporting Tribal communities impacted by climate change and advancing co-stewardship […]

EPA Joins Minnesota Leaders to Highlight Climate Pollution Reduction Grants

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency joined Minnesota leaders at the Metropolitan Council’s Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant in Shakopee, Minnesota, to highlight how organizations in the state are using more than $4 million in federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to develop plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions […]

EPA and Hershey together commit $2 Million to Land O’Lakes Member Dairy Farms in PA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON BORO, PA – August 22, 2023 – The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The Hershey Company (Hershey) announced today the joint commitment of $2 million to support local dairy farmers. The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance), in collaboration with Land O’Lakes, Inc., will […]

EPA Deletes Haviland Complex Town of Hyde Park Contamination Site from the National Priorities List

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK (August 17, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has deleted the Haviland Complex Town of Hyde Park Contamination Superfund site in Hyde Park, New York, from the National Priorities List (NPL) of Superfund sites. Cleanup work at the site is complete and the […]

EPA Selects Educational Organizations to Receive Over $3.1 Million to Support Environmental Projects Nationwide

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the selection of 33 organizations to receive over $3.1 million in funding for projects under the Environmental Education Grants Program. Among the grant recipients are four Minority Serving Institutions.   “We know that climate change is one of the […]

EPA Selects Four Educational Organizations in New England to Receive Funding to Support Environmental Projects

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Aug. 15, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that four organizations in New England will receive $346,000 in grants to help address career development, water and air quality issues, climate change and environmental justice. They were among 33 organizations across the country […]

EPA to award Massachusetts $275,000 to support water quality monitoring at beaches

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Aug. 11, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $275,000 grant to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to protect the health of beachgoers. This funding is part of $10.6 million in grants, announced in May, to help coastal and Great Lakes […]

Vermont Flood-Related Hazardous Materials Collection Site in Middlesex to Close for Good as of Saturday, August 12 at 4 PM

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Aug. 9, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the State of Vermont, set up a temporary hazardous materials collection site in Middlesex in response to the historic July flooding event. Residents and businesses can bring their flood-related hazardous materials to the […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $206 Million in Funding for Local Projects to Restore Chesapeake Bay and Protect Underserved Communities

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA, (Aug. 8, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of up to $206 million in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay and watershed, and advance environmental justice. EPA is seeking applications from eligible community-based […]

“Blue Carbon Reservoirs from Maine to Long Island NY” Report is now available

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Aug. 8, 2023) – Today, EPA New England announced the release and availability of a report that maps “blue carbon” along the northeastern coast. Blue carbon is the term used to describe carbon stored in coastal and marine salt marshes, seagrass, and mangroves. These aquatic habitats […]

Genentech to Pay Penalty for Claims of Hazardous Waste Violations at South San Francisco Facility

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Genentech, a biopharmaceutical manufacturer based in South San Francisco, for claims of hazardous waste violations at three locations at its South San Francisco facility. Genentech will pay $158,208 in civil penalties. In August 2021, EPA […]

Assistant Secretary Estenoz Highlights President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda in Florida and Louisiana

Published by the Department of the Interior Today, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz wrapped up a multi-day visit to Florida and Louisiana, where she highlighted how President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is supporting ecosystem restoration efforts and celebrated major milestones for the Endangered Species Act. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/assistant-secretary-estenoz-highlights-president-bidens-investing-america-agenda

EPA penalizes Alaska homebuilder $107,000 for violations of Clean Water Act

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that Robert Yundt Homes, LLC and Mr. Robert Yundt, based in Wasilla, Alaska, were penalized $107,000 for violations of the Clean Water Act. From 2019 through 2021, Robert Yundt Homes, LLC and Mr. Yundt are accused of using heavy […]

EPA Takes Action to Protect Delaware River and to Hold Delhi, NY Company Accountable for Violating Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice have settled a case against FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. (Friesland) of Delhi, NY for violations of the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act. The company’s Clean Water Act violations led […]

EPA Proposes to Deny Alabama’s Coal Ash Permit Program and Better Protect Local Communities from Pollution

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed denial of Alabama’s permit program to manage coal combustion residuals – commonly known as CCR or coal ash – in landfills and surface impoundments. In its first proposed denial of a state coal ash permit program, EPA […]

EPA Settles with World’s Third Largest Shipping Container Company over Claims of Clean Water Act Violations

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled with CMA CGM, the world’s third largest shipping container company, over claims of violations of EPA’s Vessel General Permit issued under the Clean Water Act. Under the terms of the settlements, CMA CGM will pay $165,000 in penalties […]

EPA: Brock Maslonka to pay $50,000 penalty & fix damage from illegal dam

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE — The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that they have reached a settlement with Brock Maslonka, of Spokane, who has agreed to pay a $50,000 penalty for the unauthorized construction of a dam on Perkins Slough, a tributary of […]

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