Tagged Stories: "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)"
EPA releases environmental justice mapping tool
June 17, 2015EJSCREEN could help build awareness of communities vulnerable to environmental harm
Read storyClean Water Rule clarifies protections for streams, wetlands
May 28, 2015New rule protects seasonal streams and wetlands, preserves all existing exemptions
Read storyAs Clean Air Act clears the air, local waters also benefit
February 9, 2015Successes in curbing air pollution also benefit work toward achieving Bay water quality goals.
Read storyAnacostia, Patapsco restoration projects receive funding
July 21, 2014Four organizations will receive more than $230,000 to restore portions of the urban waterways.
Read storyEvaluation shows Bay Program partners are making progress in Chesapeake cleanup
June 26, 2014More nitrogen cuts are needed if partners are to meet pollution-reducing goals.
Read storyEPA’s Clean Power Plan would cut carbon emissions, combat climate change
June 3, 2014Reducing power plant pollution would benefit public health and the environment.
Read storyChesapeake Bay Program submits report to Congress
April 9, 2014Under Section 117 of the Clean Water Act, the report must be submitted every five years.
Read storyProposal clarifies Clean Water Act protections for seasonal streams
March 27, 2014The new rule would protect streams and wetlands and preserve existing agricultural exemptions.
Read storyFederal agencies seek feedback on 2014 action plan for Chesapeake Bay cleanup
March 19, 2014Online comments can be submitted through March 31.
Read storyBenefits of green infrastructure can outweigh costs
March 5, 2014Green infrastructure can save money, clean our air and water, and offer residents social gains.
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