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• EPA moving forward with additional cleanup of residential yards in East Helena

  EPA proposal to lower the lead cleanup level in East Helena receives strong community support, will be implemented later this year 

  EPA News Release: EPA moving forward with additional cleanup of residential yards in East Helena

  • Release Date: January 26, 2024

• Montana to reduce indoor air pollution in high-need communities from wildfire smoke events through EPA grant 

  State to receive $610k for wildfire smoke preparedness in high-need communities 

  EPA News Release: Montana to reduce indoor air pollution in high-need communities from wildfire smoke events through EPA grant 

  • Release Date: January 23, 2024

• EPA and Montana State University partner to enhance environmental justice efforts

  EPA News Release: EPA and Montana State University partner to enhance environmental justice efforts

  • Release Date: January 22, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Safeguards to Protect Families and Children from Lead in Contaminated Soil at Residential Sites (Butte, Montana)

  Utilizing updated, best available science, EPA lowers screening levels for the first time in 30 years

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Safeguards to Protect Families and Children from Lead in Contaminated Soil at Residential Sites (Butte, Montana)

  • Release Date: January 17, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration announces Montana to receive funding for 41 Clean School Buses as part of Investing in America Agenda 

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration announces Montana to receive funding for 41 Clean School Buses as part of Investing in America Agenda 

  • Release Date: January 9, 2024

• EPA awards grants to student teams in Colorado, Montana, South Dakota and Utah for innovative technology projects

  Five teams in EPA Region 8 among 32 nationwide to receive $25,000 each

  EPA News Release: EPA awards grants to student teams in Colorado, Montana, South Dakota and Utah for innovative technology projects

  • Release Date: December 16, 2020

• BNSF agreement to ensure long-term protectiveness within railroad corridors for Libby Asbestos Superfund site finalized

  BNSF to implement institutional controls and maintain remedy for corridors

  EPA News Release: BNSF agreement to ensure long-term protectiveness within railroad corridors for Libby Asbestos Superfund site finalized

  • Release Date: December 8, 2020

• Nearing full implementation, EPA’s Lean Management System delivers results in EPA Region 8

  EPA News Release: Nearing full implementation, EPA’s Lean Management System delivers results in EPA Region 8

  • Release Date: November 10, 2020

• EPA, DOJ, MDEQ and Atlantic Richfield announce 2020 Partial Consent Decree for the Anaconda Smelter NPL site

  EPA News Release: EPA, DOJ, MDEQ and Atlantic Richfield announce 2020 Partial Consent Decree for the Anaconda Smelter NPL site

  • Release Date: October 23, 2020

• Partial deletion of Anaconda Superfund site represents major cleanup milestone

  EPA’s renewed focus on Superfund program securing healthier communities in Montana

  EPA News Release: Partial deletion of Anaconda Superfund site represents major cleanup milestone

  • Release Date: October 13, 2020

• EPA selects Montana State University to receive $299,881 in funding to initiate anaerobic digestion pilot study

  Montana State University one of 12 organizations nationwide to receive funding to support anaerobic digestion in communities

  EPA News Release: EPA selects Montana State University to receive $299,881 in funding to initiate anaerobic digestion pilot study

  • Release Date: October 1, 2020

• EPA awards Montana State University grant funding to prevent pollution

  EPA News Release: EPA awards Montana State University grant funding to prevent pollution

  • Release Date: September 23, 2020

• EPA awards $2 million in grants to reduce toxics throughout Columbia River Basin

  EPA News Release: EPA awards $2 million in grants to reduce toxics throughout Columbia River Basin

  • Release Date: September 16, 2020

• EPA Awards Grant to University of Montana to Support Fish Advisory and Consumption Awareness

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards Grant to University of Montana to Support Fish Advisory and Consumption Awareness

  • Release Date: September 16, 2020

• EPA takes action to address drinking water violations at the Indian Health Service Blackfeet Community Hospital Public Water System in Browning, Montana

  EPA News Release: EPA takes action to address drinking water violations at the Indian Health Service Blackfeet Community Hospital Public Water System in Browning, Montana

  • Release Date: September 15, 2020