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National Lakes Assessment 2022 Results

Results for the National Lakes Assessment 2017, including key findings, national results, and ecoregional results,

Upper Midwest Ecoregion - National Lakes Assessment Results

NLA 2012 Results for the Upper Midwest ecoregion

Timeline of National Aquatic Resource Surveys Field Seasons

The National Aquatic Resource Surveys have a general schedule. The field seasons are set. However, the release of the report may vary due to laboratory data return and data analysis.

Upper Midwest Ecoregion - National Rivers and Streams Assessment Results

NLA 2012 Results for the Upper Midwest ecoregion

EPA Definition of "Pollution Prevention" Memorandum

EPA Memorandum on defining the term pollution prevention to guide more consistent use of the term in EPA activities and written materials.

An Organizational Guide to Pollution Prevention

This P2 guide provides information to help organizations get P2 programs started or re-evaluate existing programs.

National Rivers and Streams Assessment 2018-19 Results

Results for the National Wetlands Condition Assessment 2016, including key findings, national results, and ecoregional results,

Pollution Prevention at POTWs: Case Studies

This brochure presents case studies of five projects carried out under the pilot program in FY 1991 to demonstrate how municipalities can benefit from pollution prevention.

National Lakes Assessment 2012 Fact Sheet

National Lakes Assessment 2012 Fact Sheet

Painting the Town Green: Aberdeen Proving Ground's Paint Pilot Project

To demonstrate some of the ways EPP principles are being applied, EPA is documenting pilot projects undertaken by executive agencies, state and local governments, and the private sector.

Pollution Prevention accomplishments at Schick Manufacturing in Verona, Virginia

Schick reported large reductions of trichloroethylene (TCE) waste generation in its 2012 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) report.

GIS, Pollution Prevention and Public Health

Using examples of preventing pollution and reducing risk of exposure to communities, this guide answers basic interest and start-up questions, addresses benefits and limitations and illustrates the value of GIS for local health departments.

Quarterly Webinar for National Emphasis Area (NEA) Grantees

Webinar for regional P2 coordinators.

• Date: November 3, 2016

Federal Electronics Challenge (FEC)

FEC is a partnership program encouraging federal facilities and agencies to buy and manage green electronics

Collision Repair Campaign to Reduce Air Toxics

The Collision Repair Campaign targets meaningful risk reduction in the Collision Repair source category to reduce air toxic emissions in their communities. The Campaign also helps shops to work towards early compliance with the Auto Body Rule.

The Lean and Green Supply Chain: A Practical Guide for Materials Managers and Supply Chain Managers to Reduce Costs and Improve Environmental Performance

This guidebook provides a four-step framework for identifying and using environmental information to improve financial performance.

Federal Pioneers: Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Success Stories from the Federal Government

The federal government purchases more than $200 billion worth of goods and services each year; purchasing decisions can have important environmental consequences, federal agencies are considering some environmental impacts when buying goods and services.

An Introduction to Environmental Accounting as a Business Management Tool: Key Concepts and Terms

This primer focuses on the application of environmental accounting as a managerial accounting tool for internal business decisions.

State and Local Government Pioneers: How State and Local Governments Are Implementing Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Practices

This report provides an overview of recent state and local government environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) initiatives and includes references to specific products and technologies.

Leading By Example: Two Case Studies Documenting How the EPA Incorporated Environmental Features into New Buildings

This document includes a case study for two EPA projects. Each details the decision-making process EPA used when selecting environmental design components.