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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A conservationist and a neighbor defended the center, part of an effort to save the state’s native birds from extinction, until firefighters arrived. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/climate/birds-fire-hawaii.html
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 […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Declining rainfall, rising temperatures and invasive species have left the islands more susceptible to wildfires. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/climate/hawaii-fires-climate-change.html
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Aug. 2, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VT DEC), is supporting Vermont residents with the disposal of flood-related hazardous materials after flooding events that occurred during the week of July 9, 2023. Residents and […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE (July 28, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in coordination with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, is proposing limits on the amount of bacteria and other microorganisms Skagway’s and Wrangell’s wastewater treatment plants will be allowed to release to Taiya Inlet. This is the […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Philadelphia (July 25, 2023) – During a visit to a Lancaster County dairy farm, EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz and U.S. Senator Bob Casey joined Pennsylvania environmental leaders, Chesapeake Bay partners, and local farmers to announce $14.3 million in grants directed to Pennsylvania through EPA’s Chesapeake […]