Biden-Harris Administration Proposes to Strengthen the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Power Plants
Proposed technology standards would reduce hazardous air pollutants from coal-fired power plants, protecting public health and advancing environmental justice April 5, 2023 WASHINGTON – Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to strengthen and update the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) for coal-fired power plants, achieving important hazardous air pollutant emissions reductions and […]
EPA announces $29 million investment for water infrastructure upgrades in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
April 5, 2023 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced $29,691,000 from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds. The funding will help communities upgrade essential wastewater and stormwater systems to protect public health and treasured water bodies across the nation. EPA announced the […]
West Lafayette city facilities getting $50,000 air-purification system
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The air in West Lafayette government facilities should consist of fewer airborne pathogens and unpleasant odors, thanks to an approved $50,000 air-purification system. The West Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety also approved road closures within the city. The installation of UV air-purification systems throughout West Lafayette’s 11 city facilities […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Puerto Rico
Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding will help ensure communities have access to clean and safe drinking water April 4, 2023 NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $62,283,000 to Puerto Rico essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades across the nation through the Drinking Water State Revolving […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $63 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Nevada
Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding will help ensure communities have access to clean and safe drinking water April 4, 2023 SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $63,521,000 to Nevada for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Thanks to […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6.5 Billion for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades Across the Nation including Florida
Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding will help ensure communities have access to clean and safe drinking water April 4, 2023 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 4, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $376,162,000 to Florida for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving […]
Standing up for Arkansas’s role in protecting clean air and water
We hear a lot about the federal government stepping into situations to ensure our air or water isn’t contaminated by external sources. That’s not a bad thing when a need for federal support, expertise and assets truly exists, but the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other entities often overstep their authority or fail to work […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6.5 Billion for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades Across the Nation including Georgia
Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding will help ensure communities have access to clean and safe drinking water April 4, 2023 ATLANTA (April 4, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $119,845,000 to Georgia for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6.5 Billion for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades Across the Nation including Tennessee
Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding will help ensure communities have access to clean and safe drinking April 4, 2023 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 4, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $146,372,000 to Tennessee for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $25,320,000 Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Florida
April 4, 2023 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 4, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $25,320,000 from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) in the state of Florida. The funding will help communities upgrade essential wastewater and stormwater systems […]