• EPA Recognizes Ohio Student’s Environmental Project

    Chicago (May 24, 2012) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized a Powell, Ohio, high school student’s extraordinary efforts to divert thousands of pounds of electronic waste from landfills with the 2011 regional President's Environmental Youth Award. EPA presented Sachin…

  • Invasive Carp Research Program / Flooding Disperses Invasive Plant, Fish Species

    Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Invasive Carp Research Program / Flooding Disperses Invasive Plant, Fish Species Asian carp are in direct competition with native aquatic species for food and habitat. Their rapid population increase is disrupting the ecology and…

  • EPA, Southern California Edison Mark Recycling of 1 Million Refrigerators / $1 Billion in Energy Costs, 3.9 Million Tons of Carbon Dioxide Emissions Offset So Far

    COMPTON, Calif., May 24, 2012 – Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the founding partners of U.S. EPA’s Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program and a 2012 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence award winner, today reached a national conservation milestone by crushing its 1 millionth…

  • USDA Provides Funding to Cooperators for Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention (May 24, 2012)

    Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- USDA Provides Funding to Cooperators for Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention (May 24, 2012) USDA will support 321 projects in all 50 states that help to prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases…

  • EPA Guides Marinas on Best Ways to Prevent Water Pollution

    (New York, N.Y.) With Memorial Day and summer approaching, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recommending that New York State marinas take steps to prevent the pollution of local waterways. At the Albany Yacht Club this morning, EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck highlighted the…

  • EPA Guides Marinas on Best Ways to Prevent Water Pollution

    (New York, N.Y.) With Memorial Day and summer approaching, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recommending that New York State marinas take steps to prevent the pollution of local waterways. At the Albany Yacht Club this morning, EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck highlighted the…

  • Where can I find detailed sampling methods for surface water and groundwater?

    USGS protocols for the collection of ground-water and surface-water samples have been published in the report National Field Manual for the Collection of Water-Quality Data. . The National Field Manual was published in chapters, and copies of this Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations, Book…

  • Enjoying Outdoor Activities Safely

    By Lina Younes As many families across the United States and Puerto Rico are getting ready for the unofficial kickoff of summer activities, there are some things to keep in mind to stay safe and healthy. First of all, whether you are going to the beach, going camping, engaging in sports, gardening,…

  • SolarBee, Inc. in Dickinson receives $80K research award for water treatment technology

    Company among 25 selected nationally under EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research program 

    • EPA Recognizes Ohio Student’s Environmental Project

      Chicago (May 24, 2012) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized a Powell, Ohio, high school student’s extraordinary efforts to divert thousands of pounds of electronic waste from landfills with the 2011 regional President's Environmental Youth Award. EPA presented Sachin…

    • Invasive Carp Research Program / Flooding Disperses Invasive Plant, Fish Species

      Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Invasive Carp Research Program / Flooding Disperses Invasive Plant, Fish Species Asian carp are in direct competition with native aquatic species for food and habitat. Their rapid population increase is disrupting the ecology and…

    • EPA, Southern California Edison Mark Recycling of 1 Million Refrigerators / $1 Billion in Energy Costs, 3.9 Million Tons of Carbon Dioxide Emissions Offset So Far

      COMPTON, Calif., May 24, 2012 – Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the founding partners of U.S. EPA’s Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program and a 2012 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence award winner, today reached a national conservation milestone by crushing its 1 millionth…

    • USDA Provides Funding to Cooperators for Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention (May 24, 2012)

      Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- USDA Provides Funding to Cooperators for Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention (May 24, 2012) USDA will support 321 projects in all 50 states that help to prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases…

    • EPA Guides Marinas on Best Ways to Prevent Water Pollution

      (New York, N.Y.) With Memorial Day and summer approaching, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recommending that New York State marinas take steps to prevent the pollution of local waterways. At the Albany Yacht Club this morning, EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck highlighted the…

    • EPA Guides Marinas on Best Ways to Prevent Water Pollution

      (New York, N.Y.) With Memorial Day and summer approaching, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recommending that New York State marinas take steps to prevent the pollution of local waterways. At the Albany Yacht Club this morning, EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck highlighted the…

    • Where can I find detailed sampling methods for surface water and groundwater?

      USGS protocols for the collection of ground-water and surface-water samples have been published in the report National Field Manual for the Collection of Water-Quality Data. . The National Field Manual was published in chapters, and copies of this Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations, Book…

    • Enjoying Outdoor Activities Safely

      By Lina Younes As many families across the United States and Puerto Rico are getting ready for the unofficial kickoff of summer activities, there are some things to keep in mind to stay safe and healthy. First of all, whether you are going to the beach, going camping, engaging in sports, gardening,…

    • SolarBee, Inc. in Dickinson receives $80K research award for water treatment technology

      Company among 25 selected nationally under EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research program  (Denver, Colo. --  May 23, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Dickinson, N.D. - based SolarBee, Inc

    • Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) Says Online Databases and Smartphone Apps Make It Easier than Ever to Track Invasive Weeds (May 21, 2012)

      Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- WSSA Says Online Databases and Smartphone Apps Make It Easier than Ever to Track Invasive Weeds (May 21, 2012) Online databases and new smartphone applications are making it easier than ever to track and map infestations of…

    • Melanoma is Most Common Cancer for Young Adults Ages 20-30

      By Maribeth Bambino Chitkara, MD It was almost a year after her initial diagnosis at the age of 26, just around Thanksgiving, when we found out that my younger sister Melissa’s melanoma had spread. From that point on, Melissa’s battle with melanoma was a blur of surgeries, radiation and…

    • Updated Invasive Species Conference Calendar

      Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Many New Upcoming Invasive Species Related Conferences added (U.S. and International), including : Pacific NorthWest Economic Region's 2012 Invasive Species Conference - "The Power of Partnerships" -- Jul 19-19, 2012…

    • The Economic Cost of Large Constrictor Snakes (Jan 2012)

      Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- The Economic Cost of Large Constrictor Snakes (Jan 2012) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with many organizations, has spent more than $6 million since 2005 finding and applying solutions to the growing problem of…

    • EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck and Congressional Representative Paul Tonko Announce Progress on Cleaning Up the Hudson River and Shoreline; 500 Jobs Created By Hudson River Cleanup Project; Also Tour Superfund Site in Colonie and Guilderland

      (Albany, NY) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Judith Enck was joined by Congressional Representative Paul Tonko, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Deputy Commissioner Eugene Leff and Troy Mayor Lou Rosamilia on the shore of the Hudson River to mark…

    • Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week -- May 20-26, 2012: Spot the Purple Trap for EAB Awareness Week (May 21, 2012)

      Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week -- May 20-26, 2012: Spot the Purple Trap for EAB Awareness Week (May 21, 2012) EAB is one of many "Hungry Pests" that can cause significant damage to our country's natural resources.…

    • Asthma Disparities: A Disproportionate Burden

      By Alisa Smith What disease do you think affects one in every five U.S. households, costs the U.S. $50 billion annually in medical expenses, accounts for 10.5 million missed school days every year, causes black children to be hospitalized at twice the rate of white children and to die at four times…

    • Me, a NASCAR Fan?

      By Melanie Vrabel I never imagined myself becoming a NASCAR fan. But sure enough, I find myself watching races on the weekends. It all started because my fiancée is an avid NASCAR fan (his favorite driver is #39, Ryan Newman…. I didn’t even need to Google Ryan’s name to find out his number!).…

    • NASCAR and EPA Partner on Green Initiatives

      WASHINGTON – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) signed an agreement to raise awareness of environmentally friendly products and solutions to address America’s environmental challenges

    • Mystic River Water Quality Receives a “D” - Ongoing efforts, analysis highlight problem areas

      (Boston, Mass. – May 20, 2012) – At the Mystic River Watershed Association’s 16th annual Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle, EPA and the Mystic River Watershed Association announced the sixth public reporting on the condition of the Mystic River since kicking off a collaborative effort…

    • EPA releases for public comment draft scientific study of Bristol Bay Watershed

      Report assesses potential impacts of mining activity in the area (Denver, Colo. --  May 23, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Dickinson, N.D. - based SolarBee, Inc

    • Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) Says Online Databases and Smartphone Apps Make It Easier than Ever to Track Invasive Weeds (May 21, 2012)

      Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- WSSA Says Online Databases and Smartphone Apps Make It Easier than Ever to Track Invasive Weeds (May 21, 2012) Online databases and new smartphone applications are making it easier than ever to track and map infestations of…

    • Melanoma is Most Common Cancer for Young Adults Ages 20-30

      By Maribeth Bambino Chitkara, MD It was almost a year after her initial diagnosis at the age of 26, just around Thanksgiving, when we found out that my younger sister Melissa’s melanoma had spread. From that point on, Melissa’s battle with melanoma was a blur of surgeries, radiation and…

    • Updated Invasive Species Conference Calendar

      Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Many New Upcoming Invasive Species Related Conferences added (U.S. and International), including : Pacific NorthWest Economic Region's 2012 Invasive Species Conference - "The Power of Partnerships" -- Jul 19-19, 2012…

    • The Economic Cost of Large Constrictor Snakes (Jan 2012)

      Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- The Economic Cost of Large Constrictor Snakes (Jan 2012) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with many organizations, has spent more than $6 million since 2005 finding and applying solutions to the growing problem of…

    • EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck and Congressional Representative Paul Tonko Announce Progress on Cleaning Up the Hudson River and Shoreline; 500 Jobs Created By Hudson River Cleanup Project; Also Tour Superfund Site in Colonie and Guilderland

      (Albany, NY) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Judith Enck was joined by Congressional Representative Paul Tonko, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Deputy Commissioner Eugene Leff and Troy Mayor Lou Rosamilia on the shore of the Hudson River to mark…

    • Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week -- May 20-26, 2012: Spot the Purple Trap for EAB Awareness Week (May 21, 2012)

      Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week -- May 20-26, 2012: Spot the Purple Trap for EAB Awareness Week (May 21, 2012) EAB is one of many "Hungry Pests" that can cause significant damage to our country's natural resources.…

    • Asthma Disparities: A Disproportionate Burden

      By Alisa Smith What disease do you think affects one in every five U.S. households, costs the U.S. $50 billion annually in medical expenses, accounts for 10.5 million missed school days every year, causes black children to be hospitalized at twice the rate of white children and to die at four times…

    • Me, a NASCAR Fan?

      By Melanie Vrabel I never imagined myself becoming a NASCAR fan. But sure enough, I find myself watching races on the weekends. It all started because my fiancée is an avid NASCAR fan (his favorite driver is #39, Ryan Newman…. I didn’t even need to Google Ryan’s name to find out his number!).…

    • NASCAR and EPA Partner on Green Initiatives

      WASHINGTON – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) signed an agreement to raise awareness of environmentally friendly products and solutions to address America’s environmental challenges

    • Mystic River Water Quality Receives a “D” - Ongoing efforts, analysis highlight problem areas

      (Boston, Mass. – May 20, 2012) – At the Mystic River Watershed Association’s 16th annual Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle, EPA and the Mystic River Watershed Association announced the sixth public reporting on the condition of the Mystic River since kicking off a collaborative effort…

    • EPA releases for public comment draft scientific study of Bristol Bay Watershed

      Report assesses potential impacts of mining activity in the area (May 18, 2012—Seattle) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released for public comment a draft scientific study of the Bristol Bay watershed and its natural resources

    (May 18, 2012—Seattle) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released for public comment a draft scientific study of the Bristol Bay watershed and its natural resources