Learn the Issues
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Achieving Environmental Success through Partnerships: Collaboration between the National Estuary Programs and State and Territory Coastal Zone Management Programs
This report lays out the case for strengthening relationships between EPA’s partnership programs and state or territory agencies, through the lens of the 28 NEPs and the 20 overlapping state Coastal Zone Management Programs.
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State of the Bays Report for Tillamook Estuaries
This State of the Bays Report authored by Tillamook Estuaries Partnership discusses the challenges that are facing the bay as well as ways to frame these challenges looking forward.
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Basic Information about Lead Air Pollution
How lead gets into the atmosphere and the effect it has on human health and ecosystems.
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EPA Geographic Funding at Work on Puget Sound Recovery
Overview of EPA’s work to protect and restore water quality and ecological integrity in Puget Sound.
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Take Action on Wildland Fires and Smoke
Links to resources about wildland fire preparation, response, and recovery; smoke ready communities; and indoor air quality during smoke events.
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Criminal Enforcement Overview
Basic Information about the Criminal Enforcement program
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Environmental Crime Victim Resources - New Mexico
A resource listing for environmental crime victims
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Buying Green for Federal Purchasers
This webpage provides information and resources related to greener products and purchasing for federal purchasers.
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Asbestos
The EPA asbestos web site contains general information on asbestos sources, exposure and health effects, what to do if you suspect asbestos, training, and laws and regulations.
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Superfund Season of Cleanup to Advance Restoration of Clean Land and Water Across the Pacific Southwest
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is excited to announce a huge season of construction starts for Superfund contaminated site cleanups across the Pacific Southwest.
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National Drinking Water Advisory Council: July 28, 2025, Meeting Agenda and Materials
NDWAC July 28, 2025 pfas consultation meeting
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August 8, 2023 meeting agenda and materials
NDWAC August 8, 2023 final PFAS rule consultation meeting
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When it's Hot
During the summer, when the temperatures rise, so does our use of water. We can be smarter about how we use water during the summer to relieve stress on our water resources, especially during times of drought.
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National Rivers and Streams Assessment Design Documents
Design documents for the National Rivers & Streams Assessment
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EPA Collaboration with Mexico
EPA works with our Mexican neighbors on the U.S.-Mexico Environmental Program, a collaboration between the United States and Mexico to improve the environment and protect the health of the nearly 12 million people living along the border.
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Track 3: Large Format Batteries – Current Standards and Practices for Large Format Batteries
Battery Webinar Presentation
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Standardized Terms for Materials Accepted by Municipal Recycling Programs
This table lists a standardized set of terms and examples of materials that may be accepted by a municipal recycling program in its curbside pick-up and drop-off programs.
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Track 1b: Small Format Batteries – Collection Education and Outreach
EPA held a working session on June 20, 2024 for Track 1b: Small Format Batteries – Collection Education and Outreach
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Preamble To The Integrated Science Assessments (ISA)
This page provides an overview of the preamble to the Integrated Science Assessment.