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EPA Region 8 Media

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  • Get the Latest EPA Region 8 News
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Get the Latest EPA Region 8 News

Are you:

  • A reporter covering an environmental beat or working at an environmental outlet?
  • Covering a breaking environmental response story?
  • Looking for an environmental story with a shelf life?

EPA Region 8's public affairs team can help you report accurate, timely and meaningful environmental news across the mountains and plains.

We want to connect you with the right people to complete your story. Reach out to our public affairs team for in-depth information on local environmental topics.

 Tips for Beat Reporters

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  • Bookmark EPA Region 8's homepage  
  • Direct general questions to Region8Media@epa.gov
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  • Check out our latest EPA Region 8 Press Kit


Taking a deep dive into an environmental topic for a reporting series? 
Our team can connect you to subject matter experts that can offer background information to help scope your story.

Laws and Regulations

EPA is a regulatory agency, meaning it is authorized to write regulations that explain the technical, operational, and legal details necessary to implement laws. See the following list of laws, statues, and executive orders EPA is charged with administering.

  • CERCLA (Superfund)
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View more laws and executive orders that play a central role in EPA's activities.  

Photo, Logo and Seal Usage

We often post professional-quality event photos. Not finding a photo you can use for your story? Just ask the Region 8 media team if they can provide some. Please credit to "U.S. EPA."

Some photos on our website and social media accounts are licensed content. Please contact us to verify before re-using images that are not labeled as public domain. 

Information on using the EPA logo and seal is available online.

Contact Us 

Send media inquiries to 
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News Releases

  • EPA and HUD announce new lead dust standards to protect children’s health

  • EPA Launches ‘See a Bloom, Give It Room’ High School Video Challenge

  • EPA orders online marketplace to stop selling illegal pesticides

  • EPA awards $310,000 to clean up school buses in Region 8 states

Region 8 News Releases June 2019–Current

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