WASHINGTON, DC—The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the establishment of the Environmental Justice Clearinghouse today, as part of President Biden's ambitious environmental justice plan. The Clearinghouse aims to assist the public in accessing federal and non-federal resources online to support the administration's environmental justice initiatives.
"The Environmental Justice Clearinghouse provides groundbreaking resource guides aimed at helping us achieve our shared environmental justice goals across all agencies," stated Theresa Segovia, Chief Deputy of the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights. She emphasized the importance of fostering stronger relationships and solution-oriented plans to advance the Biden administration's environmental justice agenda.
The Clearinghouse will continuously update its resources with input from the public, as well as potential information submissions. It offers searchable categories to streamline results, making it easier for the public to access environmental justice-related information efficiently.
Dr. Jalonne L. White-Newsome, a federal environmental justice official from the White House Council on Environmental Quality, highlighted the importance of breaking down barriers to resources and information as mandated by President Biden. She praised the EPA's Environmental Justice Clearinghouse as a practical online tool that integrates various information sources for anyone interested in environmental justice to find valuable resources.
The Environmental Justice Clearinghouse features initial resources submitted by various federal agencies, including funding opportunities, screening and mapping tools, and technical assistance. It serves as a centralized hub for nationwide environmental justice-related information and encourages public engagement and feedback to enhance its effectiveness.
For more information and to explore the Environmental Justice Clearinghouse, visit the EPA website or submit potential resources.
