News and reports from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the initial selections from a $2 billion program under the Inflation Reduction Act, marking the largest single environmental justice investment in history. The MetroHealth System and The Trust for Public Land in Ohio will receive $17,191,775 and $3,000,000 respectively to assist disadvantaged communities in addressing environmental and climate justice challenges.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on July 25, 2024, that it will provide over $325 million in funding to support 21 selected applications aimed at addressing environmental and climate justice issues in impoverished communities. This funding is part of the Biden Administration's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which represents the largest single investment in environmental justice to date. The announcement marks the first tranche of nearly $2 billion from the Community Change Grants program, designed to distribute grants on a first-come, first-served basis.

On July 25, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $325 million in funding for 21 selected applications aimed at assisting disadvantaged communities in addressing environmental and climate justice challenges. This initiative is part of President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, marking the largest investment in environmental and climate justice in history.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on July 25, 2024, that it will allocate over $325 million to support 21 selected applications aimed at addressing environmental and climate justice challenges in disadvantaged communities. This funding is part of the Community Change Grants Program, made possible by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. The program represents the largest single investment in environmental and climate justice to date.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $100,000 settlement with Hyponex Corp., a subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., located in Shreve, Ohio. This settlement resolves alleged violations of the Clean Water Act related to pollutant discharges.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on July 25, 2024, that $13.9 million in funding will be allocated to Pennsylvania to aid disadvantaged communities in addressing environmental and climate justice challenges. This initiative aims to reduce pollution, enhance community climate resilience, and build community capacity.

On July 25, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $325 million in funding for 21 selected applications aimed at assisting disadvantaged communities in addressing environmental justice and climate challenges. These projects focus on pollution reduction, enhancing community climate resilience, and building community capacity. This initiative is part of President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, marking the largest investment in environmental justice and climate to date.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $16,465,618 in environmental and climate justice community change grant funding for the City of Pocatello, Idaho, and the Portneuf Greenway Foundation. Pocatello’s grant application is among 21 selected to receive funding aimed at assisting disadvantaged communities in addressing environmental and climate justice challenges through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its draft Insecticide Strategy for public comment on July 25, marking a significant step in the agency’s efforts to adopt early protections for federally endangered and threatened species. The draft strategy outlines measures that EPA will consider when registering new insecticides or reevaluating existing ones, targeting over 850 species listed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS).

PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $20 million in funding for District of Columbia organizations to help disadvantaged communities tackle environmental and climate justice challenges through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $100,541,769 in funding for seven selected applications aimed at addressing environmental and climate justice challenges in disadvantaged California communities. This initiative is part of the $2 billion national Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant program, which represents the largest single investment in environmental justice in history. The program is funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $1 million in funding for the Bronx River Alliance and Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice to support environmental and climate justice projects in the South Bronx. This funding is part of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which aims to tackle environmental challenges by reducing pollution, increasing community resilience, and building capacity.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a collaboration with the city of Galion, Ohio, to identify and replace drinking water lead pipes, aiming to protect public health. This initiative is part of EPA’s Get the Lead Out Initiative, funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which seeks to achieve 100% lead service line replacement nationwide. The program will provide technical assistance to approximately 200 communities across the country.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $19,555,386 in environmental and climate justice community change grant funding for Lane County, Oregon, and United Way of Lane County. Lane County’s grant application is among 21 selected to receive funding aimed at helping disadvantaged communities address environmental and climate justice challenges through projects that reduce pollution, enhance community climate resilience, and build community capacity.

Today at a brownfield site in Schuyler, Nebraska, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented a $500,000 ceremonial check to Schuyler Community Development as an EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant selectee.