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New data added to EPA’s nitrogen and phosphorus pollution data access tool

Posted Wed, 2012/01/18 - 5:26pm by RCAP

EPA has added updated U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) SPAtially Referenced Regressions On Watershed attributes (SPARROW) data to the nitrogen and phosphorus pollution data access tool, a tool intended to help states develop effective nitrogen and phosphorus source reduction strategies. SPARROW is a GIS-based watershed model that integrates statistical and mechanistic modeling approaches to simulate long-term mean annual stream nutrient loads as a function of a wide range of known sources and factors affecting nutrient fate and transport.

EPA annual enforcement results highlights commitment to address largest pollution problems with greatest community impact

Posted Fri, 2011/12/09 - 3:14pm by RCAP

Focused effort on high-impact cases leads to increases in pollution reduced and investments in pollution controls

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual enforcement and compliance results. EPA’s enforcement and compliance program enforces environmental laws that protect our nation’s air, land and water by taking action to cut illegal pollution and protect people’s health and communities.

EPA releases strategy to protect people’s health and the environment in communities overburdened by pollution

Posted Wed, 2011/09/21 - 12:14pm by RCAP

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the release of Plan EJ 2014, a three-year, comprehensive plan to advance environmental justice efforts in nine areas, including rulemaking, permitting, enforcement, and science.