Region 1: EPA New England

Office of Ecosystem Protection (OEP)

The Office of Ecosystem Protection (OEP) is multi-media in focus, incorporating staff from air, water, energy/climate change, tribal, urban, and grant programs. Its mission is to establish environmental standards and goals, and build state and community capacity for meeting them. OEP is responsible for the protection of environmental resources and human health in an integrated and holistic manner. To accomplish this, the Office integrates programs such as air permitting, air toxics, indoor air, air quality, energy, municipal and community grants, water permits, water quality, surface water, wetlands, and drinking water in a way that reflects the connections among different environmental media. The Office uses measures of environmental health to evaluate the effectiveness of the region's efforts, and builds strong relationships with state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the public.

 

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