Learn the Issues
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J.H. Baxter Superfund site in Oregon
Information about EPA's contamination and cleanup investigation at the J.H. Baxter & Co. wood treating facility in Eugene, Oregon.
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Title V Operating Permit Public Petition Deadlines
Deadlines for Public Petitions to the Administrator for Permit Objections
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Sources and Solutions: Stormwater
Stormwater picks up nutrients as it runs off lawns, streets and rooftops and carries them into waterbodies. This runoff is a major source of nutrient pollution.
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Sources and Solutions: Wastewater
Wastewater treatment plants process water from homes and businesses, which contains nitrogen and phosphorus from human waste, food and certain soaps and detergents, and they can be a major source of nutrient pollution.
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New England Regional Office
EPA’s New England Regional Office serves Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and 10 Tribal Nations
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Fleet Management at EPA
EPA is protecting human health and the environment while also meeting legislative requirements by increasing its use of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs).
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Waste Diversion at EPA
This page describes waste diversion at EPA.
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Stormwater Management Practices at EPA Facilities
This page contains a list of EPA's implementation of sustainable stormwater management.
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How EPA Is Implementing the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings
How EPA Implements Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings
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High-Performance Buildings at EPA
This page introduces the strategies EPA has used to enhance sustainability at its facilities.
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Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Results
This page provides results for EPA’s progress toward scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals.
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Fact Sheets of EPA Sustainable Construction and Renovation Projects
A list of factsheets that highlight EPAs sustainable construction and renovation successes.
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Sources and Solutions: Fossil Fuels
Fossil fuel use in power generation, transportation and energy emits nitrogen pollution to the air that gets in the water through air deposition.
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Sources and Solutions: In and Around the Home
Our homes - through appliances, yards, driveways and even pets - contribute to the problem of nutrient pollution.
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Energy Act of 2020
Information about new requirements for federal agencies in the Energy Act of 2020
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Green Practices at EPA
This page list links to resources related to Green Practices that EPA incorporates to probate sustainability and reduce the Agency's environmental footprint.
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Water Management Plans and Best Practices at EPA
A list of the top 10 water management techniques employed by EPA
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Pollution Prevention at EPA
How EPA promotes pollution prevention in its own facilities.
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Pollinator Protection at EPA
EPA has launched a Pollinator Protection Initiative and is conducting pollinator site assessments to promote pollinator communities and habitats at its facilities.
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Electronics Stewardship at EPA
This page contains a list of strategies implemented by the EPA to support responsible electronics stewardship.