Learn the Issues

Oakridge Community Firewood Program

Summary of the City of Oakridge's Community Firewood Program

Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation's Moisture Disclosure Program

Summary of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation's Moisture Disclosure Program in Fairbank's Alaska

Public Notification - High Turbidity Boil Water Advisory Template

Boil your water for three minutes before using.

Urban Runoff: Model Ordinances for Aquatic Buffers

Aquatic Buffers serve as natural boundaries between local waterways and existing development. The model and example ordinaces below provide suggested language or technical guidance designed to create the most effective stream buffer zones possible.

Using Low Impact Development and Green Infrastructure to Get Benefits From FEMA Programs

LID and Green Infrastructure is a cost-effective, resilient approach to stormwater management. Projects that reduce flood losses may be eligible for grant funding through FEMA and may allow communities to claim points through FEMA's rating system -CRS

Nonpoint Source Pollution Awareness: Darby Duck, the Aquatic Crusader

Understanding the characteristics of water, that precious resource we are trying to protect. And understanding how it interacts with other elements in the environment, some of which pollute it and cause problems for people and animals.

Urban Runoff: Model Ordinances to Prevent and Control Nonpoint Source Pollution

Resources for local governments to develop effective resource protection ordinances for nonpoint source pollution.

Gravel Roads: Maintenance and Design Manual

This manual was developed with a major emphasis on the maintenance of gravel roads, including some basic design elements. The purpose of the manual is to provide clear and helpful information for doing a better job of maintaining gravel roads.

Addressing Water Quality Challenges Using a Watershed Approach

We all live in a watershed — the area that drains to a common waterway, such as a stream, lake, estuary, wetland, aquifer, or even the ocean — and our individual actions can directly affect it.

Envirofacts Data Service API

Envirofacts is developing web services to facilitate the sharing of its functionality and information. All of the
services that are available within Envirofacts will be listed on this page.

Water Chemistry

How EPA monitors the water quality of the Great Lakes throughout the water column in accordance with the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.

Great Lakes Monitoring

Explains Great Lakes Monitoring

Water Quality in the Great Lakes

Water quality in the Great Lakes basin. Issues, indicators,

Administrator Lee Zeldin Visits with Energy Producers, Farmers in Oklahoma City

On Friday, May 29, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for several events focused on the Trump Administration’s energy agenda and efforts to support American farmers.

Release Date: June 2, 2026