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Environmental News
LaTonya Sanders(913) 551-7003
sanders.latonya@epa.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 17, 2004
EPA AWARDS MORE THAN $84,000 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GRANTS
EPA Region 7 has awarded five grants to develop or continue Environmental Justice (EJ) projects in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska through the EJ Small Grants Program.
Regional Administrator Jim Gulliford said that the $84,606 in grants are designed to support projects that will address Environmental Justice issues. The grants range from $14,649 to $20,000.
Environmental Justice is the fair treatment of all races, cultures, and incomes with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws and policies.
“This is the ninth year these grants have been available, and we are very proud to have projects that allow low income and/or minority communities to address their environmental and health priorities,” Gulliford said.
The regional office received and reviewed 28 grant proposals. Those chosen were:
KANSAS
Friends of the Kaw, Lawrence, $15,000 to decrease health risks by informing the public about water quality in the Kansas River and identifying populations eating bad fish.
MISSOURI
Area Resources for Community and Human Services (ARCHS), St. Louis, $15,000 to create neighborhood pollution prevention projects through a public awareness campaign on recycling and air and water quality.
Madison County Health Department, Fredericktown, $20,000 to decrease the cost of housing near old lead mining sites and to continue the Madison County Environmental Roundtable that shares information with the local community.
NEBRASKA
Central Nebraska Community Services Inc., Loup City, $14,649 to conduct well water testing and radon remediation related to radon and coliform in water.
Lead Safe Omaha Coalition, Omaha, $19,957 to conduct outreach and awareness activities, and provide information to communities about lead poisoning and other environmental hazards.
April 13 - 16, 2004
