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  • Investing in Clean Ports

    EPA is advancing next-generation, clean technologies that will drive the movement of goods and passengers at our nation’s ports while reducing pollution and advancing environmental justice.

    Learn about the funding opportunities

  • Transforming Water Infrastructure Across the Nation

    A Bipartisan Infrastructure Law multi-billion-dollar investment will fund state-run, low-interest loan programs to address key water infrastructure challenges.

    Discover investments in water infrastructure across the U.S.

  • EPA Announces Stronger Standards for Soot Pollution

    EPA is strengthening a key national air quality standard for soot pollution, one of the most widespread and health-threatening air pollutants. This will result in significant public health benefits for American communities.

    Learn more about the standards

  • Protecting Communities from Lead in Drinking Water

    EPA's proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements are a major advancement in protecting children and adults from the significant and irreversible health effects of lead in drinking water.

    Learn about the proposed rule

  • Careers at EPA

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    From tackling the climate crisis to advancing environmental justice, what happens here changes the world. At EPA, you can be a changemaker.

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  • Investing in America

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    EPA has an opportunity to move further and faster than ever before to build a healthier and brighter future for people and the planet.

    Learn how EPA is investing in America
  • Applying for EPA Grants

    Discover EPA-hosted webinars to learn how to apply for, or manage an EPA grant.

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  • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding

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    Discover the historic investments made in the health, equity, and resilience of American communities through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding.

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  • Climate Change

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    Understanding and addressing climate change is critical to EPA's mission of protecting human health and the environment. Find resources and accurate information about climate change.

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    Learn how water gets to your drinking water tap every day, the different types of public water systems, and other basic information about drinking water safety.

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EPA Perspectives

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    From Peace Corps to EPA

    Meet some returned Peace Corps Volunteers who now work at EPA.

    • Date: March 1, 2024
    • By: Clayton Batko
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    EPA's 2024 No-Buy Challenge

    EPA's Green Team challenge themselves to go a month without spending money on non-essentials in a monthlong No-Buy Challenge.

    • Date: February 28, 2024
    • By: Calvin Yahn

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EPA News Releases

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  • EPA finalizes stronger safety standards to protect at-risk communities from chemical accidents

  • EPA launches new office to strengthen engagement with agricultural and rural communities

  • EPA Opens $1.5M Grant Competition for Pollution Source Reduction Projects, Apply By April 15th

  • EPA Plans Sampling for Cleanup of Residential Areas at the Iron King Mine – Humboldt Smelter Superfund Site

  • EPA announces additional $11.5M for Superfund site in Oregon


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Last updated on February 29, 2024
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