News & Events
Mystic River Water Quality Receives a ''D'' - Ongoing efforts, analysis highlight problem areas
At the Mystic River Watershed Association's 16th annual Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle, EPA and the Mystic River Watershed Association announced the sixth public reporting on the condition of the Mystic River since kicking off a collaborative effort addressing water quality issues in the urban river in 2006.
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Connecticut Children's Medical Center Acknowledged for Exceptional Asthma Program
The Connecticut Children's Medical Center is one of four winners nationwide of the 2012 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management for its Easy Breathing Program, which includes patient education and environmental interventions.
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As Summer Smog Season Starts, Free Resources Help Protect People
With the onset of warmer weather, EPA urges New Englanders to be aware of the increased risk of ground-level ozone and fine particle pollution (when combined, often referred to as smog), and take health precautions when smog levels are high.
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Environmental Merit Awards Presented to New England Individuals & Groups
EPA New England presented our highest award recognition to a select group of New Englanders for their extraordinary accomplishments to protect New England's environment in Boston's historic Faneuil Hall.
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Meetings and Events
- May 23, 2012
Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Compliance Assistance Workshop, Newburyport, MA - May 23, 2012
- Public Meeting on Housatonic River Status, Falls Village, CT
- May 24, 2012
Public Meeting on Housatonic River Status, Lenox, MA - June 1, 2011
Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Compliance Assistance Workshop, Providence, RI - June 6, 2011
Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Compliance Assistance Workshop, Saco, ME
Public Comment
Enforcement - Clean Water Act
- In the Matter of: Pleasant Acre Farms, LLC (PDF) (3 pp, 18K)
Comment period: 05/10/12 - 06/08/12 - In the Matter of: the Town of Wareham, MA (PDF) (3 pp, 19K)
Comment period: 4/27/12 - 5/28/12 - In the Matter of: the Town of Mattapoisett, MA (PDF) (3 pp, 19K)
Comment period: 4/27/12 - 5/28/12
NPDES
- United Aluminum Corporation, North Haven, CT (PDF) (16 pp, 266K)
Comment period: 05/13/12 – 06/13/12 - Town of Grand Isle, Grand Isle, VT (PDF) (17 pp, 965K)
Comment period: 05/04/12 – 06/04/12 - Town of Plainfield, Plainfield, CT (PDF) (33 pp, 302K)
Comment period: 04/24/12 – 05/24/12 - Weaver's Cove Energy, LLC, Fall River, MA (PDF) (34 pp, 959K)
Re-Opening and Public Hearing Notice (PDF) (3 pp, 24K)
Comment period: Re-opening 04/24/12 - 05/30/12
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