EPA@40
Informing the Public
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America's Environmental Protector 3:02
Travel through time to understand the events that sparked the creation of EPA, an overview of significant milestones throughout the decades and our dedication to a cleaner and healthier future. -
An Innovative New Solution 1:54
When it comes to solving our environmental problems, America has always been known for boldly trying new approaches. This clip describes an experimental program in St. Louis, Mo. that used recycled solid waste to generate electricity tackling both the issues of waste disposal and energy resources. -
Monster :30
One of today's most prevalent children's health problems is asthma. These two recent public service announcements are part of an initiative to help families find out more about preventing and treating this ailment often caused by air pollutants. -
A Better Tomorrow :32
Just like solid waste, a system for treating water waste has been integral in ensuring the health of Americans across the country. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the waste water management systems that were established decades ago to help us have clean water today. -
A New Way of Living :59
Why live in trash filled communities, with dirty air and polluted rivers? It takes working together to understand that there can be a different way to live and making that happen. -
Brewing Up City Soup 1:01
This wicked witch might be creating a potion, but this public education clip shows that it's really our actions creating the poison in her cauldron. -
Four Rivers :59
Created as part of the same President's Water Pollution Control Advisory Board initiative, this public announcement warns people about dumping waste materials into American rivers and who to contact to do something about it. -
Fish :21
One of today's most prevalent children's health problems is asthma. These two recent public service announcements are part of an initiative to help families find out more about preventing and treating this ailment often caused by air pollutants. -
Careless :19
This PSA, created before the establishment of EPA, comes from an initiative of the President's Water Pollution Control Advisory Board. The clip emphasizes the unnecessary waste of water due to carelessness and the solutions available to stop the problem. -
What the EPA's All About :29
The late actor and songwriter Henry Gibson explains the purpose and role of EPA, encouraging citizens to learn more by contacting the Agency. -
Pollution Sources :30
A key element of the Clean Air Act was to provide citizens with more information about their own towns and cities. This clip encourages Americans to take advantage of this information to find out about the amounts of local pollutants and their sources in order to take action. -
Lead Paint :30
Buildings that were developed before the 1980s have been found to have many dangerous materials one of those materials that can still cause major health problems today is lead paint. This clip was one of a series of public awareness television ads warning Americans about the dangers of lead paint and how to take action if they were concerned about exposure. -
I Can Do It :29
What does it take to save the Earth? Confidence in yourself and a commitment to taking action this clip shows that each American must do his or her part, coming together to make an impact for our environment. -
Smog 2:19
The late actor Caroll O'Connor was a staunch advocate for educating the public about issues that mattered to them. Take a look behind the camera at the taping of this 1979 PSA about smog. -
Tic Tac Toe 1:05
Clean air isn't a game. This clip was created to introduce Americans to the Clean Air Act and help them find more information about clearing up their own towns and cities. -
Solid Waste Management :30
Strewn garbage, dirty streets watch this clip to understand the problems of waste and how we began to solve it years ago. -
Water Quality Contest :30
Today, word about the importance to water quality is being spread by all Americans. Watch the video below by 5th grade students who took part in an EPA water quality video contest. -
Your Town? 1:00
Another in the series of educational announcements when the Clean Air Act was first passed, this clip includes stark visuals of the pollution in towns across the country and lets people know that the intent of the new Act is to help solve the problem.