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Table of Policy Options for Smart Growth Fixes for Climate Adaptation and Resilience

Sortable table of policy options discussed in the publication Smart Growth Fixes for Climate Adaptation and Resilience, which can help local governments prepare for climate change while gaining other environmental, economic, health, and social benefits

Stormwater Management Handbook: Implementing Green Infrastructure in Northern Kentucky Communities

This green infrastructure handbook was designed to help Northern Kentucky communities manage and reduce their stormwater runoff while allowing the region to grow and prosper.

Smart Growth Guidelines for Sustainable Design and Development

These guidelines help communities determine whether their plans and policies will achieve more environmentally sustainable, affordable housing.

City Green: Innovative Green Infrastructure Solutions for Downtowns and Infill Locations

City Green uses case studies to illustrate how green infrastructure techniques can be used in downtowns and infill locations, where space is limited, to protect water quality and bring other environmental and community benefits.

Peer review for Bristol Bay Assessment

Peer review process and documents for EPA's Bristol Bay Assessment.

Toxics in the Food Web

An assessment of metals and persistent organic pollutants such as PCBs and PBDEs in the Salish Sea. Part of the U.S. EPA and Environment and Climate Change Canada's Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report.

Overview of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)

A brief introduction of TMDLs with details on development and EPA approval.

Recognizing Private Sector Laboratories that Accurately Analyze Paint Chips, Dust, or Soil Samples for Lead

National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP): An EPA program that defines the minimum requirements and abilities that a laboratory must meet to attain EPA recognition as an accredited lead testing laboratory.

Calvert City, Kentucky Air Monitoring

EPA conducted a unique air monitoring study in Calvert City, Kentucky, between October 2020 and December 2021 to determine air toxics concentrations near the Calvert City Industrial Complex (CCIC).

Funding Sources for Schools and Child Care Facilities

new funding sources document

EPA USDA Agricultural Air Quality Memorandum of Understanding

The EPA and USDA signed a memorandum of understanding in 1998 to formalize the agencies’ working relationship relative to air quality.

What You Can Do to Protect Children from Environmental Risks

Tips for protection from pesticides, chemical poisoning, lead poisoning, respiratory problems, carbon monoxide poisoning, contaminated fish, radon, too much sun, and mercury. Also how to promote healthier communities.

Filings, Procedures, Orders and Decisions of EPA's Administrative Law Judges

The Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) conduct hearings and render decisions in civil proceedings between the EPA and individuals, businesses, and other entities who the EPA has charged with violating an environmental law.

Role of Plants in Water Filtration

Exercise for children grade level 4-7 to help them understand the role of plants in filtering the water moving through a watershed.

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

You can prevent damage to your utility before it occurs. Utilities can implement mitigation projects to better withstand a natural disaster, minimize damage and rapidly recover from disruptions to service.

Build Wildfire Resilience

Page to hold wildfire resilience resources and new Addressing Contamination of Drinking Water Distribution Systems from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) After Wildfires resource.

DOJ Press Release: Construction Company CEO and Foreperson Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud in Connection with Newark Lead Service Line Replacement Program

DOJ Press Release: Real Estate Agent Pleads Guilty to Knowing Endangerment for Failing to Provide Lead-Based Paint Disclosures for Veterans Housing

DOJ Press Release: Company Pleads Guilty to False Claims Act Conspiracy for Filing False Requests for Payment for Lead-Based Paint Abatement in Veterans Housing

DOJ Press Release: Colorado Man Sentenced for Defrauding Federally Funded Nonprofit