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EPA Announces Regional Administrator for Region 2
Today, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson announced President Barack Obama’s selection of Judith Enck to be the Agency’s Regional Administrator for EPA’s region 2. "I look forward to working closely with Judith Enck on the range of urgent environmental issues we face, in region 2 and across the nation," said Lisa Jackson.
Read the full Press Release here.
EPA Announces Environmental Justice Showcase Communities
EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson announced a national initiative to address environmental justice challenges in 10 communities. EPA has committed $1 million to this effort over the next two years. The North Shore of Staten Island, in New York City, was among the communities chosen to participate.
Read the full Press Release here.
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- Tips for Reducing Waste During the Thanksgiving and Winter Holidays | en Español
- The 2009 annual status report on reduction of toxics to the Niagara River is now available for review.
- The deadline for applying for a 2010 Environmental Education Grant is December 15, 2009. To learn more about this program, click here.
- President's Environmental Youth Awards Program Applications - Deadline: Dec 31, 2009
- Hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30 | en español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 Prepare for a hurricane before it strikes
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