Science & Technology
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Meet EPA Physical Scientist Andrea Clements, Ph.D.
Dr. Andrea Clements is a physical scientist interested in characterizing ambient air quality.
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Assessing Methods of Measuring Microplastics in Water
EPA signed a CRADA with Draper, a not-for-profit research and development organization, to evaluate existing microplastic capture and assessment technologies with a goal of identifying those most suitable for use in field conditions.
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Keeping West Maui’s Coral Floral: EPA Scientists Pilot Innovative Watershed Management Research
EPA scientists are collaborating with the West Maui Ridge to Reef Initiative to explore ways help control fine sediment runoff which threatens the health of coral reefs.
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2021 RFA for Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Components
Request for Applications for a cooperative agreement for a project to continue the long-term monitoring of Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Components in the open waters of the Great Lakes.
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Development of High-Throughput DNA Sequencing Techniques to Improve and Advance Environmental Monitoring and Bioassessment
Scientists learn about the health of rivers, streams, lakes, and other aquatic ecosystems by looking at the species that live there. Populations of insects, snails, and worms found in different aquatic ecosystems can indicate overall health in those areas.
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Alternative Water Sources Research
Webpage with the latest ORD research on alternative water sources and water reuse.
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Stormwater Management Research
EPA scientists are studying green infrastructure to determine the most effective and efficient practices for water treatment, management and transport
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FY 2026 U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Management Challenges
At a Glance, December 6, 2026. The OIG is required by statute to prepare an annual report summarizing what the OIG considers the “most serious management and performance challenges facing the agency.”
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An Introduction to EPA's Enhanced Aquifer Recharge Research (Webinar)
Informational page for the October 31, 2023 Small Systems webinar.
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Nutrients Research
Research at EPA provides innovative solutions to address the problem of nitrogen and phosphorus (nutrient) pollution in the nation's air, water and land.
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Webinar Slides for the Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires Challenge
Slides for the launch webinar for the Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires Challenge, providing background information on the problem of wildfire smoke indoors and the parameters of the competition for participants.
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Build Your Own Particle Sensor
EPA researchers participate in educational outreach to schools, museums and other locations to teach children about air quality and climate change research. As part of the outreach, researchers have developed several hands-on activities for teachers.
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US EPA Region 5 summary remarks of airborne manganese Health study in Ohio adults – preliminary results
Presentation given at a community meeting providing information and preliminary resulsts of an EPA health study of airborne manganese exposure in East Liverpool, Ohio.
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CHAD User's Guide: Extracting Human Activity Information from CHAD on the PC
User manual that includes tutorials, what's inside the CHAD databases, background on individuals studies in CHAD, using data form individual studies, caveats, problems, notes, and database design and development.
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Engineering Technical Support Center (ETSC)
ETSC is EPA’s technical support and resource centers responsible for providing specialized scientific and engineering support to decision-makers in the Agency’s ten regional offices, states, communities, and local businesses.
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Sources Of Toxicity Values For Constituents Of Motor Fuels Relevant To Leaking Underground Storage Tank Site Characterization And Risk Assessment
Review information on toxicity values, EPA guidance on selecting toxicity values, and other efforts for selecting toxicity values at hazardous waste and cleanup sites.
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FY 2025 U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Management Challenges
At a Glance, December 6, 2023. The OIG is required by statute to prepare an annual report summarizing what the OIG considers the “most serious management and performance challenges facing the agency.”
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Competitiveness Implications of Environmental Regulations: Case Studies (1992- 1997)
This collection of reports is part of a series of case studies designed to examine Michael Porter’s hypothesis that innovative companies responding to environmental regulation can create competitive advantage through lower costs or higher sales.