Learn the Issues
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2026 Region 6 Brownfields Conference
Join public agencies, developers, community leaders, consultants, and lenders for three days of funding updates, case studies, and practical tools for successful redevelopment.
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Underground Injection Control in EPA Region 6 (AR, LA, NM, OK, and TX)
Region specific UIC contact information is provided.
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Adaptive Management and Catastrophic Events under CWA Section 404
Adaptive management is used to address: Contingencies; Unforeseen circumstances; Learn from success & failure; Ensure sustainability.
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West Virginia and Kentucky HGM Stream Assessment: Development, Validation and Outcomes
West Virginia and Kentucky HGM Stream Assessment Development Validation: Development, Validation, and Outcomes Status Report
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Natural Stream Channel Design Techniques and Review
Need for a Review Checklist: Stream restoration problems include; design complexity, many different design methodologies, inconsistency in design deliverables, communication difficulties, many failed projects
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Regional Curve Development and Use in Stream Restoration and Hydrologic Assessment in High Gradient Headwater Streams
Introduction to Regional Curves including; regressions relating bankfull channel
characteristics to drainage area, providing estimates of bankfull discharge and channel geometry, validating the selection of the bankfull channel as determined in the field -
Functional Objectives for Stream Restoration under CWA Section 404
Functional Objectives for Stream Restoration and the Stream Functions Pyramid
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Federal Inter-Agency Agreement for Coal Mining Permitting, Compliance and Enforcement in Tennessee under CWA Section 404 and Other Federal Statutes
TN Interagency workgroup convened to improve communication and Coordination, identify permit requirements, implement concurrent reviews, reduce permit revisions; and develop coordinated JD/Pre-App process
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Stream Functions Pyramid
Functional Objectives for Stream Restoration and the Stream Functions Pyramid
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Investigating and Acquiring Mitigation Sites under CWA Section 404
Presentation by International Coal Group on what makes a great mitigation site.
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2008 Compensatory Mitigation Rule Overview under CWA Section 404
Compensatory mitigation involves actions taken to offset unavoidable adverse impacts to wetlands, streams and other aquatic resources authorized by Clean Water Act section 404 permits and other Department of the Army (DA) permits
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NPDES Permit for Transit Waste's Bondad Landfill in Colorado
Under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit number COR-050005, Transit Waste, LLC is authorized to discharge from the Bondad Landfill facility in La Plata County, Colorado, to an unnamed tributary of the Animas River.
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Bristol Bay
Information about EPA's efforts to study and protect the Bristol Bay fishery from potential impacts of large-scale mining operations.
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EPA in Idaho
Information about about EPA's work on air, water, land, and other environmental projects in Idaho.
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Public Hearing for EPA's Proposal to Approve Louisiana's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program
On July 21, 2026, EPA will hold a hybrid in-person and online public hearing regarding the proposal to approve the LDEQ application.
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Standard Mine Annual Meeting
Annual site update open to the community in Crested Butte, Colorado.
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Summary Findings of Pilot Studies Conducted by the Interagency Coastal Wetlands Workgroup
The ICWWG conducted studies in coastal watersheds to better understand coastal wetland loss. Identified drivers, such as development pressure, drainage practices, and insufficient restore wetland acres to offset acres lost. Provides some recommendations.
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Generate LFG Electricity for Microgrid
Option for landfill gas electricity project owners with expiring power purchase agreements that are interested in a microgrid.
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Unbundle Electricity and Renewable Energy Certificates
Option for landfill gas electricity project owners with expiring power purchase agreements that are interested in unbundling electricity and renewable attributes.
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International Activities of the Landfill Methane Outreach Program
LMOP works with organizations internationally to promote landfill gas recovery and use through EPA's Global Methane Initiative.