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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $388,000 in Grants to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Childcare Facilities in Oklahoma
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $388,000 in funding for Oklahoma to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $100 Million for the organization Metroplan to Develop Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across Arkansas and Oklahoma
Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA announces selected applications through competitive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Metroplan will receive $99,999,999 from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant.
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EPA Region 6 Announces Oklahoma Teacher as Winner of the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 is pleased to announce the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE) winner is Shannon Chatwin from Owasso High School located in Owasso, Oklahoma.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $10,360,000 for Oklahoma Schools to Purchase Clean School Buses as Part of the Investing in America Agenda
EPA’s Clean School Bus Rebate Program to fund over 3,400 new clean school buses in approximately 530 districts across the nation
The Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $1.3 Million in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Cherokee Nation
Funded by $1.5 billion investment into Brownfields sites from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities
EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $1.3 Million in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Cherokee Nation
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EPA Announces Two Awards Totaling $2 Million to Santo Domingo Pueblo for Waste Management
EPA News Release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a community grant for $1.5 million and an Environmental Justice Government to Government Award for $539,452 to Santo Domingo Pueblo, totaling $2,039,452.
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EPA Emergency Response Team Prepares for Hurricane Season
Guidelines available for facilities and local responders
Emergency response teams at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are preparing for the Gulf Coast hurricane season, which begins June 1.
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EPA Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Season
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds residents of Gulf Coast states that hurricane season begins on June 1. Families can take steps now to be ready before, during, and after a storm.
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Biden-Harris Administration announces $64,805,000 for Oklahoma to Upgrade Drinking Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Infrastructure as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda
Unprecedented funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is transforming communities across the state
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $64,805,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Oklahoma to implement drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces at Least $9,079,605 in Awards for Clean School Buses Across Oklahoma as Part of Investing in America Agenda
The awards, which are made possible through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will help the selectees purchase clean school buses in two school districts across Oklahoma.
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EPA Announces More Than $8 Million to Tribes in Oklahoma for Recycling Infrastructure Projects as Part of America Recycles Day
On America Recycles Day, EPA announces grants under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, funded in part by the largest recycling investment in 30 years
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Cherokee Nation, Modoc Nation, Muscogee Creek Nation, the Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, and the Wyandotte Nation will receive a total of $6,092,098 in Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling
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EPA Announces Over $800,000 in Funding Prioritizing Environmental Justice in Oklahoma
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $881,709 to fund two projects across Oklahoma that advance environmental justice as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
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The EPA Region 6 Announces a Total of $23 Million to Organizations to Advance Environmental Justice
The EPA’s Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers include a network of over 160 partners to provide resources to unlock access to President Biden’s historic investments in America
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice will receive $15,000,000 and the New Mexico State University will receive $10,000,000 to help communities across Region 6.
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EPA Region 6 Announces Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 is announcing an upcoming virtual listening session on EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap for Region 6 communities on April 25th, 2023 and inviting members of the public to attend and to speak.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $57 Million Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
Nearly half of funding available as grants, forgivable loans for critical water infrastructure projects that will help underserved communities across the country
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $57,760,000 from this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds to go towards the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas for water infrastructure improvements.
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