EPA Mid-Atlantic: Smart Sectors Program
In EPA's Mid-Atlantic Region, Smart Sectors engages with Regional leadership across the land, water, air, and chemical program offices, as well as with national program offices at EPA's headquarters.
At EPA Region 3, program leads for each sector will:
- Serve as ombudsmen within the Region across program offices
- Conduct educational site visits and host roundtables with Regional EPA leadership
- Analyze data and advise on forward-thinking options for environmental improvement
- Maintain meaningful, open dialogue with regional and national trade association partners and their environmental committees
- Develop regional reports, as needed, that profile the impact of each sector on the economy and the environment
EPA Region 3 (Mid-Atlantic) Smart Sectors
Outdoor Recreation/Sports
The Mid-Atlantic is home to a diverse range of outdoor recreation opportunities and thriving economic sectors. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy outdoor pursuits during all four seasons, in activities that include skiing, golf, kayaking, camping, hiking and backpacking, photography, birding, bicycling, equestrian, fishing and hunting, and exploring the miles of coastline within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The outdoor recreation sector in Region 3 employs 417,000 people generating $19.3 billion in wages and salaries and $40.9 billion in value added to GDP (source: Outdoor Industry Association).
The Mid-Atlantic is also home to a sports industry full of passionate and dedicated fans, participants, and organizations. From the professional level down to little league, sports bring communities together and can also serve as an important revenue generator. By partnering with organizations across the industry, EPA can ensure that these groups lead the way in incorporating environmental stewardship and sustainability into their everyday operations.
MOU with GCSAA/Golf
On September 19, 2022, Region 3 Smart Sectors participated in a Memorandum of Understanding (pdf) signing ceremony, establishing a partnership agreement with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) This partnership pledges a commitment to environmental stewardship and environmental sustainability on golf courses across the country.
For more information on this partnership, please see the following fact sheets:
- Overview of the EPA-Golf Partnership (pdf)
- Financial Assistance for Golf Courses (pdf)
- Technical Assistance for Golf Courses (pdf)
News and Upcoming Events
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Stay Connected
For more information on the Region 3 Smart Sectors Program, please send an email with your name, affiliation, and sector(s) of interest to Hunter Pates at pates.hunter@epa.gov or 215-814-3385 or Timothy Witman at witman.timothy@epa.gov or 215-814-2775.