New stormwater treatment at Boeing Field will reduce toxic PCBs and help protect the Duwamish River and Puget Sound
(September 29, 2010 – Seattle) Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency signed an agreement with The Boeing Company to construct a new stormwater treatment system at North Boeing Field in Seattle
Three New England Organizations – in Maine, N.H. and Mass. – Recognized for Energy Efficiency and Fighting Climate Change
(Boston, Mass. – Sept. 29, 2010) – Two businesses and one religious congregation in New England were among nine small organizations recently recognized nationally by EPA for their achievements in reducing greenhouse gases
EPA Announces Short Extension for Florida Nutrients Inland Water Rule
Proposed, cost-effective, rule to curb health and economic impacts of nutrient pollution (ATLANTA – Sept. 29, 2010) – The U.S
Marathon Oil Company Agrees to Propose and Implement Remedy for Groundwater Contamination at Sidney, Neb.
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Sept. 29, 2010) - Marathon Oil Company, of Houston, Texas, has reached an agreement with EPA Region 7 to conduct a cleanup study and implement a remedy for groundwater contamination at its former West Sidney Gas Plant in Sidney, Neb
EPA Approves Puerto Rico’s List of Impaired Waters: New Pollutants Included for Waters of San Juan Bay Estuary, Rio Bayamon, Rio Grande de Arecibo
(San Juan, P.R.) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just approved the 2010 proposed list of waters in Puerto Rico considered either impaired or threatened by pollution, clearing the way for the Commonwealth to move forward to prioritize and address current water pollution threats
EPA Approves Puerto Rico’s List of Impaired Waters: New Pollutants Included for Waters of San Juan Bay Estuary, Rio Bayamon, Rio Grande de Arecibo
(San Juan, P.R.) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just approved the 2010 proposed list of waters in Puerto Rico considered either impaired or threatened by pollution, clearing the way for the Commonwealth to move forward to prioritize and address current water pollution threats
EPA, DC Showcase Recovery Act Funded Green Roof
(PHILADELPHIA – Sept. 29, 2010) – Federal and local officials celebrated today the completion of the third largest green roof in the District, a $1.1 million project funded in part by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Resource Restoration Planning Process Begins for BP/Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
The Department of the Interior, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the co-trustees for natural resources affected by the BP/Deepwater Horizon oil spill announced today they have started the injury assessment and restoration planning phase of the Natural Resource Damage…
Science Wednesday: Swapping Stories
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Aaron FersterLast week science communication colleagues from across the Agency gathered together at a conference center outside of Washington, DC to talk shop and finalize a strategic communication…
New Invasive Species Conferences
See our Conference Calendar for more information: 64th Annual Conference of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) -- Oct 17-20, 2010 Washington State Hay Growers Association 2011 Convention and Trade Show -- Jan 12-13, 2011 2011 Southern Division of the American…
USDA Announces Funding to Address Threats to State and Private Forests (Sep 22, 2010)
USDA Announces Funding to Address Threats to State and Private Forests (Sep 22, 2010) U.S. Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced annual funding to help all states and trust territories sustain the nation's urban and rural forests, and to protect communities and…
Hunterdon County (New Jersey) finds first North American instance of invasive Chinese pond mussel (Sep 26, 2010)
Hunterdon County finds first North American instance of invasive Chinese pond mussel (Sep 26, 2010) New Jersey On-Line. New Jersey state biologists confirmed Chinese pond mussels were found in HunterdonCounty, after a recent DNA test. This is the first known intrusion of the freshwaterpond mussel in…
New Invasive Species Related Grants and Funding Opportunities
New Invasive Species Related Grants and Funding Opportunities: Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program - North Central Region (Sep 27, 2010) Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program - Northeastern Region (Sep 27, 2010) Regional Integrated Pest Management…
Invasive Plant Science and Management - Sep-Nov 2010
Invasive Plant Science and Management - Sep-Nov 2010 is now available online. See our Scientific Journals page to view the first 5 abstracts or all abstracts, and additional resources.
Murphy Oil USA to Pay $1.25 Million Penalty to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations / Company to spend additional $142 million in pollution controls at refineries in Louisiana and Wisconsin
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Justice Department announced that Murphy Oil USA has agreed to pay a $1.25 million civil penalty to resolve violations of the Clean Air Act at its petroleum refineries in Meraux, La. and Superior, Wis
Taking the Classroom Outdoors
By Erin JonesMy family has always been interested in watching nature change, – such as watching the day turn to night or watching a turf grass school yard flourish as a rain garden. My mom tells me that she has watched the forest preserves of the Chicago area change over the course of her…
EPA: Allegan County in Michigan now meets smog standards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 10-OPA114 CHICAGO (Sept. 27, 2010) - U.S
National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2011 -- Feb 28-Mar 4, 2011
National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2011 -- Feb 28-Mar 4, 2011 National Invasive Species Awareness Week. A week of activities, briefings, and events in Washington D.C. to highlight what is being done across the nation and around the world to stop and slow the spread of invasive species. * See…
CEQ Chair Sutley Announces Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants Awarded to Milwaukee
Idaho fish farm could face penalties up to $177,500 for federal Clean Water Act violations
(Seattle – Sept. 27, 2010) Under a complaint filed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Lynn Babington and ARK Fisheries, Inc. could face a maximum penalty of up to $177,500 for allegedly violating the federal Clean Water Act over a five year period