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EPA marks American Wetlands Month

Posted Tue, 2010/05/04 - 9:26am by RCAP

May marks the 20th anniversary of American Wetlands Month (AWM), a time when EPA and its wetland partners celebrate the vital importance of wetlands to the nation's ecological, economic, and social health. EPA and its partners are planning a number of events.

EPA launches new web tools to inform the public about clean water enforcement

Posted Mon, 2010/05/03 - 4:42pm by RCAP

Interactive web tool allows the public to check water violations in their communities

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a new set of web tools, data, and interactive maps to inform the public about serious Clean Water Act violations in their communities. Improving water quality is one of EPA Administrator Lisa P.

EPA releases video on simple environmental actions

Posted Mon, 2010/04/26 - 11:17am by RCAP

The Environmental Protection Agency has released the "It's My Environment" video compilation. The EPA had challenged the public to show a simple environmental action in a short video, and it received nearly 100 entries. Watch how people of every age do their part to protect the environment, and then send the EPA your clip!