Science & Technology

Peer Review Comments on the IRIS Assessment of Benzene

Attachment to IRIS file for benzene, January 19, 2000, RESPONSE TO THE PEER REVIEW COMMENTS, II. Extrapolation of the Benzene Inhalation Unit Risk Estimate to the Oral Route of Exposure (EPA/NCEA-W-0517, July 1999)

Water Research Publications in the Science Inventory

Water Research Publications

Microbiological and Chemical Exposure Assessment: Water

EPA microbiologists are studying ways that chemicals and microbes can travel through and grow in ground water, drinking water, and recreational water.

Chemical and Microbial Risk Research

EPA researches water contaminants in order to promote safe recreational waters; maintain healthy water resources, and prepare for potential terrorist threats

Outreach, Tools & Resources for Air Research

Outreach, tools & resources for EPA's Air Research portfolio including events, educational resources, publications, and research grants.

Wildland Fire Research: Key Links to Other Science Agencies

This is a list of federal agencies and organizations working in wildland fire research.

Urban Runoff: Model Ordinances for Aquatic Buffers

Aquatic Buffers serve as natural boundaries between local waterways and existing development. The model and example ordinaces below provide suggested language or technical guidance designed to create the most effective stream buffer zones possible.

Using Low Impact Development and Green Infrastructure to Get Benefits From FEMA Programs

LID and Green Infrastructure is a cost-effective, resilient approach to stormwater management. Projects that reduce flood losses may be eligible for grant funding through FEMA and may allow communities to claim points through FEMA's rating system -CRS

Nonpoint Source Pollution Awareness: Darby Duck, the Aquatic Crusader

Understanding the characteristics of water, that precious resource we are trying to protect. And understanding how it interacts with other elements in the environment, some of which pollute it and cause problems for people and animals.

Gravel Roads: Maintenance and Design Manual

This manual was developed with a major emphasis on the maintenance of gravel roads, including some basic design elements. The purpose of the manual is to provide clear and helpful information for doing a better job of maintaining gravel roads.

Bioassessment and Biocriteria Program Status for West Virginia: Streams and Wadeable Rivers

Biocriteria Program Status of Alabama

Addressing Water Quality Challenges Using a Watershed Approach

We all live in a watershed — the area that drains to a common waterway, such as a stream, lake, estuary, wetland, aquifer, or even the ocean — and our individual actions can directly affect it.

How Do Beaver Dams Affect Water Quality?

EPA scientists and collaborators conducted a scientific literature review to better understand how beaver dams impact stream systems across different biogeographical regions.

EPA Researchers Recruiting Participants for Study to Develop SARS-CoV-2 Salivary Antibody Assay

EPA researchers are adapting an existing salivary antibody test for waterborne pathogens to test for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Air Issues in New Mexico

Air Programs and Pollution Issues in New Mexico

Bioassessment and Biocriteria Program Status for District of Columbia: Streams and Wadeable Rivers

Biocriteria Program Status of District of Columbia

Biological Data Implicate Pesticide Contamination in North Carolina

Case Studies: Using bioassessments and biocriteria to identify impaired waters and causes of impairment

Setting Goals for Desired Ecological Outcomes in Maine

Setting goals for desired ecological outcomes in Maine

Guidance Documents for State, Local and Tribal Air Officials about the Burn Wise Program

EPA publications about wood burning appliances.

Common Effects Methodology National Stakeholder Meeting December 1, 2010 White Papers

EPA is exploring how to build on the substantial high quality science developed under both OPP programs to develop additional tools and approaches to support a consistent and common set of effects characterization methods using best available information.