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• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2.79 Million in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Louisiana

  Funded by $1.5 billion investment into Brownfields sites from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2.79 Million in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Louisiana

  • Release Date: May 23, 2024

• EPA Adds Louisiana Superfund Site to the National Priorities List

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is adding the Louisiana Superfund site Exide Baton Rouge to the National Priorities List (NPL).

  • Release Date: March 6, 2024

• EPA Works to Address Dioxin Contamination in Benton, La.

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues work to address elevated levels of dioxin found in soil at an apartment complex in Benton, Louisiana.

  • Release Date: February 2, 2024

• EPA Announces Nearly $2 Million in Supplemental Funds to Clean Up and Reuse Brownfield Sites in Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas

  Funds are part of $9.3 million awarded nationwide

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Nearly $2 Million in Supplemental Funds to Clean Up and Reuse Brownfield Sites in Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas

  • Release Date: June 21, 2019

• EPA Announces Monroe, Louisiana, Will Receive $179K Brownfields Grant to Address Contaminated Properties

  Nationwide, 149 communities receive $64.6 million in funding for multipurpose, assessment and cleanup grants

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Monroe, Louisiana, Will Receive $179K Brownfields Grant to Address Contaminated Properties

  • Release Date: June 7, 2019