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Community Partnerships Spur Redevelopment of Iowa Brownfield Sites

EPA’s Brownfields Program helps communities assess and clean up brownfield sites so they can be sustainably reused. In Iowa, more than 125 sites have been assessed using federal resources.

Phase One Residential, Commercial, and Agricultural Soil Sampling Results

EPA’s review of preliminary results indicates that the vast majority of reportable concentrations of semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) and dioxin/furans (dioxins) are consistent with known concentrations for soil in urban and rural areas.

EPA Region 7 Research Spotlight: Studying Fire in the Flint Hills

In the early 2000s, air quality monitors in the Midwest drew attention when they recorded unusually high levels of ozone during the month of April.

Mobile Air Survey in KCK and KCMO

EPA Region 7 and MoDNR received numerous odor complaints during 2021 and 2022 from various St. Louis communities, which prompted EPA to further investigate the odors with a GMAP to screen for possible emissions of regulated pollutants from facilities.

Beyond Brownfields: Nebraska Communities Discover Hidden Treasures in Plain Sight

Brownfield sites can become community catalysts that spark economic growth, preserve greenspace, and prevent sprawl. Nebraskans have done just that by transforming sights of blight and despair into new entertainment, fitness, and living opportunities.

Climate Change in Coastal Communities

Estuaries and coastal areas are vulnerable to many impacts of climate change such as sea level rise and ocean acidification. Learn about these impacts and how resource managers can prepare for them.

Synthesis of Adaptation Options for Coastal Areas

Adaptation can help reduce the long-term costs associated with climate change. This document provides an introduction to climate change impacts and adaptation options for estuaries, beaches and coastal areas.

Local, State and Federal Cooperation Paves Way for New NGA Facility in North St. Louis

Construction on the new National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency West facility, or Next NGA West, in North St. Louis is well underway. The new campus will include a 700,000-square-foot office building, two parking garages, and a visitor center.

Co-sponsorship of Tribal/EPA Annual Conferences

EPA Region 9 General Assistance Program Funding Opportunity: Co-sponsorship of the 33rd and 34th Tribal/EPA Annual Conference. Letter of Intent Due January 16, 2026.

GovDelivery Newsletters

Collection of Bonita Peak Mining District GovDelivery Newsletters

U.S. Government Global Methane Initiative Accomplishments

Presents a summary of annual accomplishments achieved through the GMI.

U.S. Government’s International Methane Mitigation Activities: 2023 Accomplishments

The U.S. Government’s Global Methane Initiative Accomplishments ANNUAL REPORT (2023)

Idle Reduction

The SmartWay webpage contains information on idle reduction strategies for truck carriers and freight shippers. The page also contains two videos on idle reduction and two factsheets on idle reduction.

Query Builder User Guide

Search and filter the BIL & IRA Funds data and export results into different file formats for local consumption.

TRI Pollution Prevention Overview

The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) contains information about more than 650 toxic chemicals that are being used, manufactured, treated, transported, or released into the environment.

Local Foods, Local Places Toolkit

Toolkit to help communities that want to use local foods to spur revitalization. The toolkit gives step-by-step instructions to help communities plan and host a workshop and create an action plan to implement.

The EPA/OPPT Work Plan Risk Assessment for 1-Bromopropane (1-BP) Draft Peer Review Charge Questions

Peer Review charge questions for 1-Bromopropane.

Print a Bed Bug Card - (Page of Cards)

For mass distribution: two sets of business-card-sized lists of tips for recognizing bed bugs and signs of an infestation, including a photo of bed bugs to assist identification. One card is for general use around home or office, the other for travelers.

EPA Requests Nominations for Experts to Serve on the May 8-10, 2018 FIFRA SAP on Efficacy Testing of Pesticides used for Invertebrate Pests and Fire Ants

FRN requesting nominations of experts to serve as ad hoc members for the May 8-10, 2018 FIFRA SAP meeting to consider and review methods for efficacy testing of pesticides used for treatments of invertebrate pests and fire ants.

Updates to Pesticide Label Review Manual and Registration Guide Now Available

EPA has updated the Pesticide Registration Manual and Pesticide Label Review Manual (LRM) to provide additional resources for companies and individuals wishing to sell their pesticide products in the United States.