EPA Administrator Zeldin Travels to Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON – On Friday, February 28, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled to Annapolis, Maryland, to discuss the Chesapeake Bay Program at the Annapolis Maritime Museum and Living Shoreline. The Chesapeake Bay Program Office oversees, maintains, coordinates and funds the Chesapeake Bay Program, a unique regional partnership that has worked toward the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed since 1983.
“The Chesapeake Bay watershed is extremely important to our nation’s history, economy, and environment, and it is imperative we continue to do what we can to protect the waterway. My visit was informative to learn more about the work EPA is doing to better improve the region,” said Administrator Zeldin.
Following his stop in Annapolis, Administrator Zeldin, alongside Region 2 Administrator Mike Martucci, toured EPA’s Region 2 Laboratory in Edison, New Jersey, which provides analytical support for chemical, microbiological and biological testing of pollutants in water, soil, sediment and tissue samples. In addition to touring the facility, Administrator Zeldin met with Region 2 senior leadership.
Administrator Zeldin concluded his Region 2 visit at the Cornell-Dubilier Superfund Site, in South Plainfield, New Jersey. This is the Administrator’s first visit to a Superfund site since his Senate confirmation.
“I continue to be impressed with the talented EPA employees I am meeting around the country, working in our labs, regional offices, emergency response locations, and superfund sites,” continued Administrator Zeldin.
“I am so honored that Administrator Zeldin is visiting the region to see our amazing work on-the-ground,” said Michael R. Martucci, EPA Regional Administrator. “Administrator Zeldin marked his commitment to letting the science guide our decisions in his visit to the cutting-edge EPA Edison Laboratory and we visited a Superfund site to emphasize this administration’s unwavering commitment to providing clean land for all Americans. I was pleased to show off some of the critical work that our professionals in this region perform every day!”
On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Administrator Zeldin traveled to Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, for a roundtable discussion hosted by Congressman Rob Bresnahan (PA-08). State and local elected officials and community leaders discussed unleashing American energy dominance, Artificial Intelligence, local water policy and other issues impacting Northeast Pennsylvania.
“I want to thank Congressman Bresnahan for welcoming me to his district and allowing me the opportunity to speak with his constituents to hear firsthand about their priorities. EPA is determined to work to bring clean air, land, and water to all Americans,” concluded Administrator Zeldin.
“We have a great responsibility to take care of the environment and our communities,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “Our roundtable was an important step in unleashing energy dominance and eliminating the rain tax in PA08. I want to thank Administrator Zeldin for visiting Pennsylvania and to all at the local, state, and federal levels who recognize the importance of these issues.”