Learn the Issues
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Proposed CAFO CWA-05-2026-0010
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 5, is providing notice of intent to execute a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) with ExxonMobil Oil Corporation/Joliet Refinery.
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Climate Ready Estuaries
Information on climate change impacts to different estuary regions, tools and resources to monitor changes, and information to help managers develop adaptation plans for risk management of estuaries and coastal communities.
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Marine Protection Permitting in EPA Region 3
Overview of marine protection permitting in Mid Atlantic, US. Includes materials dumped in the Region, MPRSA permits issues, dredged material testing guidance, ocean site descriptions and information, regional dredging teams and other partnerships
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Sea Level Rise
Sea level rise derives from thermal expansion of seawater, melting mountain glaciers, and melting in Greenland and Antarctica. Coastal floods and loss of coastal wetlands are prominent impacts.
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Current Supply Chain Disruptions
This page will list current disruptions in supply chains that impact the water/wastewater system sector and will provide links to dedicated pages with summaries of each disruption.
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Volunteer Monitoring
Ambient Water Monitoring and Assessment - Volunteer Monitoring Information
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Webinar - Electrifying America's Ports
Learn how electrifying ports-related equipment is helping to accelerate decarbonization and cut pollution in communities across the U.S. Electrifying port operations is a key way to address environmental justice concerns of port-adjacent communities.
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Local Residential Energy Efficiency
Through residential-sector efficiency programs, local governments can reduce energy consumption, help homeowners save money, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
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Utilities and Power Generation Sector Information
Learn about environmental resources for the utilities and power generation sectors.
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Cumulative Impacts
Discover information from EPA about cumulative impacts work and research. Cumulative impacts are defined as the totality of exposures to chemical and non-chemical stressors and their effects on health, well-being, and quality of life outcomes.
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Learning and Teaching about the Environment
EPA Student and Educator Classroom Resource Web Area
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Documents on Restoring Lower Menominee River AOC
documents of the actions taken to remove the beneficial use impairments in Lower Menominee River Area of Concern, starting with the remedial action plan and buis removal.
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Trash Free Waters
Trash-Free Waters provides information about the myriad problems and solutions of pollution that get in our human-made and natural water systems.
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What You Can Do About Trash Pollution
Anyone, from a student to a CEO, can prevent waste from ending up in our oceans. Find out more about What You Can Do to protect water at home and in your community.
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Trends Procedural Documentation
Description of procedures that EPA uses to summarizes and publish emission trends annually.
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National Rivers & Streams Assessment 2023-24 Quality Assurance Project Plan
The Quality Assurance Project Plan for the NRSA 2018/19
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FRRCC Meeting Materials October 2015
Presentations for FRRCC Meeting, October 22, 2015
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National Rivers & Streams Assessment 2023-24 Lab Operations Manual
The Lab Operations Manual for the NRSA 2018-19
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National Rivers & Streams Assessment 2023-24 Field Operations Manual Wadeable
The Field Operations Manual for the NRSA 2018-19 Wadeable
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National Rivers & Streams Assessment 2023-24 Field Operations Manual Non-Wadeable
The Field Operations Manual for the NRSA 2018-19 Non-Wadeable