Learn the Issues
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More Information About Aquatic Trash
This is a collection of links to resources to learn about aquatic trash. This page includes EPA resources and non-EPA external resources.
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Cove Area Abandoned Uranium Mines
Information about the progress of EPA's cleanup in Cove, Arizona, including health impacts, major enforcement and removal milestones, and community actions.
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EPA and the FIFA World Cup 2026™
EPA is partnering with FIFA to promote environmental management best practices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Find tools and resources to reduce environmental and human health impacts from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Cómo Alcanzar el Desarrollo Inteligente
These documents, in Spanish, describe multiple techniques for putting the ten smart growth principles into practice.
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Table of Policy Options for Smart Growth Fixes for Climate Adaptation and Resilience
Sortable table of policy options discussed in the publication Smart Growth Fixes for Climate Adaptation and Resilience, which can help local governments prepare for climate change while gaining other environmental, economic, health, and social benefits
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Stormwater Management Handbook: Implementing Green Infrastructure in Northern Kentucky Communities
This green infrastructure handbook was designed to help Northern Kentucky communities manage and reduce their stormwater runoff while allowing the region to grow and prosper.
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Smart Growth Guidelines for Sustainable Design and Development
These guidelines help communities determine whether their plans and policies will achieve more environmentally sustainable, affordable housing.
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City Green: Innovative Green Infrastructure Solutions for Downtowns and Infill Locations
City Green uses case studies to illustrate how green infrastructure techniques can be used in downtowns and infill locations, where space is limited, to protect water quality and bring other environmental and community benefits.
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Peer review for Bristol Bay Assessment
Peer review process and documents for EPA's Bristol Bay Assessment.
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Toxics in the Food Web
An assessment of metals and persistent organic pollutants such as PCBs and PBDEs in the Salish Sea. Part of the U.S. EPA and Environment and Climate Change Canada's Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report.
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Overview of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
A brief introduction of TMDLs with details on development and EPA approval.
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Recognizing Private Sector Laboratories that Accurately Analyze Paint Chips, Dust, or Soil Samples for Lead
National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP): An EPA program that defines the minimum requirements and abilities that a laboratory must meet to attain EPA recognition as an accredited lead testing laboratory.
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Calvert City, Kentucky Air Monitoring
EPA conducted a unique air monitoring study in Calvert City, Kentucky, between October 2020 and December 2021 to determine air toxics concentrations near the Calvert City Industrial Complex (CCIC).
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Funding Sources for Schools and Child Care Facilities
new funding sources document
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EPA USDA Agricultural Air Quality Memorandum of Understanding
The EPA and USDA signed a memorandum of understanding in 1998 to formalize the agencies’ working relationship relative to air quality.
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What You Can Do to Protect Children from Environmental Risks
Tips for protection from pesticides, chemical poisoning, lead poisoning, respiratory problems, carbon monoxide poisoning, contaminated fish, radon, too much sun, and mercury. Also how to promote healthier communities.
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Filings, Procedures, Orders and Decisions of EPA's Administrative Law Judges
The Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) conduct hearings and render decisions in civil proceedings between the EPA and individuals, businesses, and other entities who the EPA has charged with violating an environmental law.
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Role of Plants in Water Filtration
Exercise for children grade level 4-7 to help them understand the role of plants in filtering the water moving through a watershed.
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Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
You can prevent damage to your utility before it occurs. Utilities can implement mitigation projects to better withstand a natural disaster, minimize damage and rapidly recover from disruptions to service.
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Build Wildfire Resilience
Page to hold wildfire resilience resources and new Addressing Contamination of Drinking Water Distribution Systems from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) After Wildfires resource.