Learn the Issues
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Ports Primer: 8.2 Citizen Science Projects
Communities can demonstrate environmental concerns by providing scientific evidence of environmental impact. Communities may be able to access existing local data and conduct their own analyses or communities may turn to existing studies.
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Certification of Laboratories that Analyze Drinking Water Samples to Ensure Compliance with Regulations
Provides information to advance the protection of drinking water (one of EPA’s strategic goals) by ensuring drinking water compliance samples are analyzed by certified or accredited laboratories.
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National Coastal Condition Assessment
The NCCA is a collaborative, statistical survey of the nation's coastal waters and the Great Lakes. It is one of four national surveys that EPA and its partners conduct to assess the condition and health of the nation's water resources.
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National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015 Results
Results for the National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015, including key findings, national results, and ecoregional results,
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National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015 Lab Operations Manual
National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015 Lab Operations Manual
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National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015 Quality Assurance Project Plan
National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015 Quality Assurance Project Plan
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National Lakes Assessment 2017 Site Evaluation Guidelines
Site Evaluation Guidelines for the NLA 2017
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National Lakes Assessment 2017 Laboratory Operations Manual
Laboratory Manual for the NLA 2017
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What is the process for refilling excavated areas at the derailment site? (11/15/2023)
Areas that were excavated as part of the derailment cleanup effort will be backfilled with clean soil. Before soil is chosen as backfill it is tested for chemicals and heavy metals. While the source of backfill is still being identified, some areas have been temporarily backfilled with ballast (large gravel)…
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National Lakes Assessment 2017 Quality Assurance Project Plan
Quality Assurance Project Plan for the NLA 2017
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Isles of Shoals North Disposal Site (IOSN)
Designation of the Isles of Shoals North ODMDS
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Massachusetts Bay Industrial Waste Site Restoration Project
Overview of MBDS Expansion Project/IWS Restoration
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Informational Webinar on Dredging and Dredged Material Management in Long Island Sound
EPA Region 1 and Region 2 informational webinar on dredging and dredged material management in Long Island Sound. Topics include: dredging permit process, dredged material testing, and dredged material disposal.
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Reports of Public Scoping Meetings for the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Designation of Dredged Material Disposal Sites in Eastern Long Island Sound
These reports provide summaries of the scoping meetings as part of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) process for the designation of dredged material disposal sites in Eastern Long Island Sound.
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Why are there new water pipes being installed and hydrants open in town? (11/15/2023)
The East Palestine Water Department recently started a water main and lead service line replacement program that will continue through spring 2024. This is not related to the train derailment but is a long-term project that has been in the planning stages for a few years. Work is completed on…
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There is mud on my car from driving on Taggart Street. Is this contaminated? (11/15/2023)
No, all site vehicles are washed and cleaned before leaving the operational areas. Vehicles carrying contaminated soil are tightly covered and checked before entering Taggart. Street sweepers clean dust and residual dirt from the surrounding roads, so any mud would not be from contaminated areas.
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Energy Efficiency Competitions
Resources for learning about energy efficiency competitions.
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How to Run Scenarios in AVERT
How to run scenarios in AVERT
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How AVERT Works
How AVERT Works
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Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
this page describes municipal solid waste landfills