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• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Virginia DEQ Selection as Part of Coalitions to Receive Grants for Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution

  Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA announces selected applications through competitive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Virginia DEQ Selection as Part of Coalitions to Receive Grants for Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution

  • Release Date: July 23, 2024

• EPA Emergency Response Team Prepares for Hurricane Season

  Guidelines available for facilities and local responders

  Emergency response teams at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are preparing for the Gulf Coast hurricane season, which begins June 1.

  • Release Date: May 9, 2024

• EPA Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Season

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds residents of Gulf Coast states that hurricane season begins on June 1. Families can take steps now to be ready before, during, and after a storm.

  • Release Date: May 6, 2024

• EPA Region 6 Celebrates Children’s Health Month

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 is proudly celebrating Children’s Health Month this October by spreading awareness about the importance of protecting children from environmental threats where they live, learn and play.

  • Release Date: October 18, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4.5 million in Grants for Region 6 States to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure

  Under President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA program to offer grant assistance at no cost to small and financially distressed communities

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $50 million in grants through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant Program.

  • Release Date: August 15, 2023

• The EPA Region 6 Announces a Total of $23 Million to Organizations to Advance Environmental Justice

  The EPA’s Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers include a network of over 160 partners to provide resources to unlock access to President Biden’s historic investments in America

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice will receive $15,000,000 and the New Mexico State University will receive $10,000,000 to help communities across Region 6.

  • Release Date: April 20, 2023

• National Wildlife Federation selected to Serve as New Technical Assistance Center to Help Communities Across EPA’s Mid-Atlantic Region Access Historic Investments to Advance Environmental Justice.

  EPA’s Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers include a network of over 160 partners to provide resources to unlock access to President Biden’s historic investments in America

  EPA News Release: National Wildlife Federation selected to Serve as New Technical Assistance Center to Help Communities Across EPA’s Mid-Atlantic Region Access Historic Investments to Advance Environmental Justice.

  • Release Date: April 14, 2023

• EPA and DOJ File Clean Air Act Complaint Against Diesel Spec Inc. for the Sale of Vehicle Emission “Defeat Devices”

  EPA News Release: EPA and DOJ File Clean Air Act Complaint Against Diesel Spec Inc. for the Sale of Vehicle Emission “Defeat Devices”

  • Release Date: March 17, 2023

• EPA Mid-Atlantic Region schedules March 2 virtual listening session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap

  EPA News Release: EPA Mid-Atlantic Region schedules March 2 virtual listening session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap

  • Release Date: February 16, 2023

• EPA Region 6 Releases 2022 Year in Review

  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 released the 2022 Year in Review outlining major accomplishments and environmental progress over the past fiscal year.

  • Release Date: January 25, 2023

• EPA recognizes Charlottesville for water conservation efforts

  EPA News Release: EPA recognizes Charlottesville for water conservation efforts

  • Release Date: October 6, 2022

• Biden-Harris Administration and EPA Announce Delivery of Historic Water Infrastructure BIL Funding to D.C.

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration and EPA Announce Delivery of Historic Water Infrastructure BIL Funding to D.C.

  • Release Date: September 23, 2022

• EPA partners with golf course association to address best management practices, sustainability, improvements to air, water

  EPA News Release: EPA partners with golf course association to address best management practices, sustainability, improvements to air, water

  • Release Date: September 19, 2022

• EPA Removes C&R Battery from List of Nation’s Most Contaminated Sites

  EPA News Release: EPA Removes C&R Battery from List of Nation’s Most Contaminated Sites

  • Release Date: August 23, 2022

• EPA Region 6 Announces Showcase of Emission Free School Buses for North Texas School Districts

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 6 Announces Showcase of Emission Free School Buses for North Texas School Districts

  • Release Date: August 2, 2022