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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.

  • Release Date: July 23, 2024

• 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.

  • Release Date: July 16, 2024

• EPA Grant of More Than $75,000 to Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Will Support Water Quality Programs

  EPA News Release: EPA Grant of More Than $75,000 to Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Will Support Water Quality Programs

  • Release Date: December 10, 2019

• EPA Grant of More Than $157,000 Will Help Cherokee Nation Improve Water Quality

  EPA News Release: EPA Grant of More Than $157,000 Will Help Cherokee Nation Improve Water Quality

  • Release Date: November 20, 2019

• EPA Grant of Nearly $150,000 Will Help Prevent Asbestos Exposure in Oklahoma Schools

  EPA News Release: EPA Grant of Nearly $150,000 Will Help Prevent Asbestos Exposure in Oklahoma Schools

  • Release Date: November 19, 2019

• EPA takes actions to reduce impacts on impaired waters in Oklahoma

  EPA News Release: EPA takes actions to reduce impacts on impaired waters in Oklahoma

  • Release Date: November 13, 2019

• EPA reminds citizens to take additional steps if handling mercury; children are particularly sensitive

  EPA News Release: EPA reminds citizens to take additional steps if handling mercury; children are particularly sensitive

  • Release Date: October 31, 2019

• EPA Proposes to Add Henryetta, Okla., Site to Superfund National Priorities List to Protect Human Health

  EPA News Release: EPA Proposes to Add Henryetta, Okla., Site to Superfund National Priorities List to Protect Human Health

  • Release Date: October 30, 2019

• EPA Releases Final Tar Creek Strategic Plan to Improve Cleanup Progress

  EPA News Release: EPA Releases Final Tar Creek Strategic Plan to Improve Cleanup Progress

  • Release Date: September 17, 2019

• EPA, U.S. Army Repeal 2015 Rule Defining “Waters of the United States” Ending Regulatory Patchwork

  EPA News Release: EPA, U.S. Army Repeal 2015 Rule Defining “Waters of the United States” Ending Regulatory Patchwork

  • Release Date: September 12, 2019

• Superfund Task Force Issues Final Report and Announces Plans to Continue Program Improvements Moving Forward

  Tar Creek site in Oklahoma saw progress under Task Force guidance

  EPA News Release: Superfund Task Force Issues Final Report and Announces Plans to Continue Program Improvements Moving Forward

  • Release Date: September 9, 2019

• EPA Awards $115,000 to Kaw Nation for Environmental Programs

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards $115,000 to Kaw Nation for Environmental Programs

  • Release Date: August 30, 2019

• EPA Awards over $2 Million to Oklahoma to Prevent Water Pollution

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards over $2 Million to Oklahoma to Prevent Water Pollution

  • Release Date: August 13, 2019

• Call for Applications: Trump Administration to Support Community Revitalization, Local Food Initiatives

  EPA News Release: Call for Applications: Trump Administration to Support Community Revitalization, Local Food Initiatives

  • Release Date: August 6, 2019

• EPA Appoints Ken McQueen as Region 6 Administrator

  EPA News Release: EPA Appoints Ken McQueen as Region 6 Administrator

  • Release Date: August 5, 2019