News from April 2022

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
Employees from Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) contractor Isotek recently supported a local middle school’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Night, which attracted hundreds of students and their family members.

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
Improving the Siting and Review Process for Interstate Gas Pipelines, LNG Facilities, and Hydroelectric Projects

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) today launched the Hydropower Operations Optimization (H2Os) Prize, which will award up to $75,000 to innovators developing new solutions that can help advance hydropower’s contribution to the grid.

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
The report breaks down the cumulative loan amount requested of current applications into general technology sectors that are potentially eligible under the Title 17 Innovative Energy Loan Guarantee Program

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) delivered opening remarks in today’s Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change hearing on safe drinking water and the need for government spending to be accountable.

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that Olivia C. Glenn will join EPA as Senior Advisor for Equity and Chief of Staff to EPA’s Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia.

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, will receive a $6,749,825 grant to continue monitoring zooplankton, Mysis, and benthic invertebrates in the Great Lakes.

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
Thousands of communities across East Asia and the Pacific face dangers from landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) dating back to the Second World War, Vietnam War, and Indochina Wars.

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
The Science Speaks blog series offers a deep dive into science, technology, and innovation topics on the minds of the public.

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
I would like to remind everyone that this briefing is on background with attribution to senior administration officials, and that the contents of this call are embargoed until the end of the briefing.

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova and Embassy Counselor Andriy Tsymbaliuk also joined the meeting.

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
Administrator Power shared updates on USAID’s humanitarian and stabilization efforts to support Syrians, and solicited the group’s feedback about how the United States can better engage with the Syrian diaspora community to meet Syrians’ needs.

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
Agency veteran brings more than 31 years of experience to the job, including three other senior leadership roles in Alaska.

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
eDNA provides an affordable alternative to measure fish populations.

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
This project will boost the local tourism industry by bringing new visitors to the city, its businesses, and attractions.

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
This project will provide the wastewater infrastructure capacity needed to better serve local businesses and bring new businesses and jobs to the community.

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $786,104 grant to Atlanta Beltline, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, to create the BeltLine Business Solutions Office. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $512,000 grant to the Upper Cumberland Development District, Cookeville, Tennessee, to fund two regional recovery coordinator positions

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
The Biden-Harris Administration today submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2023.

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022
The BTM is native to East Asia and has become a serious invasive pest in Europe, where it continues to spread