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• EPA Region 8 encourages the public to comment on proposals to cut ethylene oxide emissions from commercial sterilizers and healthcare facilities 

  Proposals would limit emissions of harmful chemical at facilities across EPA Region 8 states of Colo., Mont., N.D., S.D., Utah, and Wyo. 

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 8 encourages the public to comment on proposals to cut ethylene oxide emissions from commercial sterilizers and healthcare facilities 

  • Release Date: May 19, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration announces$24+ million investment for Clean Water Infrastructure upgrades in EPA Region 8 states

  Funding for critical water infrastructure projects in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration announces$24+ million investment for Clean Water Infrastructure upgrades in EPA Region 8 states

  • Release Date: March 31, 2023

• EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Region 8 states

  Releases remained below Pre-Pandemic levels, including a decrease of 12.7% in production-related waste since 2012

  EPA News Release: EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Region 8 states

  • Release Date: March 16, 2023

• EPA recognizes South Dakota projects for excellence and innovation in clean water and drinking water infrastructure

  City of Dell Rapids and Rapid City receive recognition for sustainability and protection of public health

  EPA News Release: EPA recognizes South Dakota projects for excellence and innovation in clean water and drinking water infrastructure

  • Release Date: November 18, 2019

• EPA Launches ‘See a Bloom, Give It Room’ High School Video Challenge

  Students invited to submit videos that raise awareness about harmful algal blooms

  EPA News Release: EPA Launches ‘See a Bloom, Give It Room’ High School Video Challenge

  • Release Date: September 19, 2019

• EPA Announces public comment period on revised Dewey-Burdock uranium in-situ recovery underground injection control permits in Edgemont, South Dakota

  A public hearing will be held in Hot Springs, South Dakota on October 5th, 2019

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces public comment period on revised Dewey-Burdock uranium in-situ recovery underground injection control permits in Edgemont, South Dakota

  • Release Date: August 27, 2019

• EPA awards South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources over $2.5 million to improve water quality and watershed health throughout the state

  EPA News Release: EPA awards South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources over $2.5 million to improve water quality and watershed health throughout the state

  • Release Date: July 17, 2019