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Wetland Program Development Grants - Eligible Activities

The document contains a list of WPDG grant eligible activities and actions by Core Element of a Wetland Program.

EPA Issues Summer Season Reminder About Woonasquatucket River "Do's and Don'ts"

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to remind the public that contamination in and along the Woonasquatucket River may pose a health risk to visitors and residents of North Providence and Johnston Rhode Island.

Release Date: June 2, 2026

Participatory Science Water Projects

EPA has supported many projects addressing a wide variety of water quality concerns such as harmful algal blooms, drinking water quality, storm water runoff, and ocean acidification issues.

Nonpoint Source Success Stories: New Jersey

Stories about primarily nonpoint source-impaired waterbodies in New Jersey where restoration efforts have led to documented water quality improvements.

Report a Lost Device

EPA Employees or members of the public can report a found device

Principles that Guide EPA's Web Governance

Learn about the 8 guiding principles of EPA web governance and the key tenants that support their implementation.

National Infrastructure Manager

The authority, responsibilities and qualifications of the national infrastructure manager of the Web Council.

EPA New Approach Methods: Efforts to Reduce Use of Vertebrate Animals in Chemical Testing

About EPA directive that prioritizes efforts to reduce mammal testing, Sept 20 2019.

EPA Encourages Hurricane Preparedness Across the Southeast for Hurricane Season

Atlantic hurricane season officially starts today, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging residents, businesses, and state and local governments across the Southeast to take proactive steps for hurricane season.

Release Date: June 1, 2026

Bubbly Creek Sampling

Work is currently underway to assess Bubbly Creek. EPA, with USACE and the City of Chicago, is taking the initial steps to advance this ecosystem restoration through a pre-design investigation to assess data gaps, characterize sediment contamination, and i

OU1: Zone 1, West Calumet Housing Complex – East Chicago, Ind.

West Calumet Housing Complex East Chicago site

Operable Unit 2 (facility and groundwater)

OU1 history and cleanup activities.

Background About the Site

History of the USS Lead Superfund Site.

Republic Services - Itasca Landfill

Republic Services - Itasca Landfill Site Specific Page

EPA and Ohio EPA to Terminate Settlement after Port Clinton, Ohio, Completed Required Wastewater Upgrades

The City of Port Clinton invested $15 million to improve wastewater systems that prevent combined sewer overflows

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency agreed to terminate the settlement with the City of Port Clinton, Ohio, after the city completed all required actions—upgrading its water system

Release Date: June 1, 2026

EPA proposes lower residential lead cleanup level for Butte

EPA proposal lowers the existing residential cleanup level and initiates a 30-day public comment period

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the residential cleanup level for lead and the size of the Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (BPSOU). 

Release Date: June 1, 2026