Learn the Issues
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Hypoxia Task Force Studies and Reports
A number of important Hypoxia Task Force documents are listed here.
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Hypoxia in the Northern Gulf of America: An Update by the EPA Science Advisory Board
In 2001 EPA requested that a Science Advisory Board (SAB) conduct an evaluation of the complex scientific and technical issues affecting the causes, location, magnitude, and duration of the hypoxic zone in the Northern Gulf of America.
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Transocean Settlement
Details related to the Transocean settlement which includes a $1 billion civil penalty.
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Gulf Coast Estuaries: National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015
NRSA 2013-14 Results for the Coastal Plains ecoregion
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Charter of the Mississippi River/Gulf of America Watershed Nutrient Task Force
In May of 1998, the Mississippi River/Gulf of America Watershed Nutrient Task Force was issued a charter, setting forth its mission, roles and responsibilities, and members.
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Implementing the Task Force's Action Plan and Goals
This webpage has information about how the 2008 Action Plan is being implemented.
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Hypoxia Task Force Action Plans and Goal Framework
This page contains information about the 2008 Action Plan.
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Integrated Assessment of Hypoxia in the Northern Gulf of America and Hypoxia Assessment Reports
Integrated Assessment and related Hypoxia Assessment Reports on 6 topics.
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Northern Gulf of America Hypoxic Zone
This page describes the Northern Gulf of America Hypoxic Zone, how it is measured, and reports on both historic and recent measurements of the zone.
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Reports on Point Source Progress in Hypoxia Task Force States
Hypoxia Task ForceReports on Point Source Progress
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Partners in the National Aquatic Resource Surveys
EPA is working with state, tribal, and other federal agencies to implement the National Aquatic Resource Surveys (NARS). States and tribes participate in these surveys through their Clean Water Act Section 106 Monitoring Initiative grants.
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Lower Sioux Indian Community WWTF NPDES Permit in Minnesota
EPA has made a tentative decision to re-issue a NPDES Permit for the Lower Sioux Indian Community WWTF in Redwood County, Minnesota
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Agriculture Success Stories
EPA is committed to promoting success stories and strong partnerships with the agriculture community to assist in fulfilling our mission of protecting human health and the environment.
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Partnerships between EPA and the Agricultural Community
EPA is committed to a strong partnership with the agriculture community to assist in fulfilling our mission of protecting human health and the environment.
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Agriculture: Working with the Agricultural Community to Protect Land, Air and Water Resources
Environmental geographic Initiatives that are of interest to the agriculture community.
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Aquaculture NPDES Permitting
Aquaculture permitting in the NPDES program. Description and resources are provided.
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Guide to the Permitting and Authorization Process for Aquaculture in U.S. Federal Waters of the Gulf of America
This Guide provides information on the federal permitting and authorization requirements to establish an aquaculture operation in U.S. federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf).
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Mangrove Swamps
Mangrove swamps are coastal wetlands found in tropical and subtropical regions. They are characterized by halophytic (salt loving) trees, shrubs and other plants growing in brackish to saline tidal waters.
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Nett Lake Wastewater Stabilization Lagoon NPDES Permit MN-0059447-6
EPA, Region 5, proposes to reissue a NPDES permit for the discharge from the Nett Lake Wastewater Stabilization Lagoon located on the Bois Forte Indian Reservation, St. Louis County, Nett Lake, Minnesota.
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Resources for Public Health Professionals
This provides many resources for health professionals dealing with mold related health problems