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• Biden-Harris Administration announces$24+ million investment for Clean Water Infrastructure upgrades in EPA Region 8 states

  Funding for critical water infrastructure projects in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration announces$24+ million investment for Clean Water Infrastructure upgrades in EPA Region 8 states

  • Release Date: March 31, 2023

• La EPA y el Estado de Colorado publican la versión final del plan de trabajo para dar prioridad a la ejecución y cumplimiento de las normas y reglamentos en las comunidades con un alto nivel de contaminación

  EPA News Release: La EPA y el Estado de Colorado publican la versión final del plan de trabajo para dar prioridad a la ejecución y cumplimiento de las normas y reglamentos en las comunidades con un alto nivel de contaminación

  • Release Date: March 30, 2023

• EPA and Colorado release final enforcement and compliance workplan to prioritize heavily polluted communities

  EPA News Release: EPA and Colorado release final enforcement and compliance workplan to prioritize heavily polluted communities

  • Release Date: March 30, 2023

• EPA honors 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award winners in Colorado and Utah

  EPA News Release: EPA honors 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award winners in Colorado and Utah

  • Release Date: March 28, 2023

• EPA joins Governor Polis at Denver elementary school to announce $3 million for innovative Climate Pollution projects across the state

  Funds from EPA’s new Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act

  EPA News Release: EPA joins Governor Polis at Denver elementary school to announce $3 million for innovative Climate Pollution projects across the state

  • Release Date: March 17, 2023

• La EPA se une al gobernador Polis en la escuela primaria de Denver para anunciar $3 millones destinados a proyectos innovadores de contaminación climática en todo el estado

  Fondos del nuevo Programa de Subvenciones para la Reducción de la Contaminación Climática de la EPA hechos posibles gracias a la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación

  EPA News Release: La EPA se une al gobernador Polis en la escuela primaria de Denver para anunciar $3 millones destinados a proyectos innovadores de contaminación climática en todo el estado

  • Release Date: March 17, 2023

• EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Region 8 states

  Releases remained below Pre-Pandemic levels, including a decrease of 12.7% in production-related waste since 2012

  EPA News Release: EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Region 8 states

  • Release Date: March 16, 2023

• EPA will review Butte health data to identify potential gaps; commits to increased transparency and community engagement  

  EPA to host public meeting in the coming weeks 

  EPA News Release: EPA will review Butte health data to identify potential gaps; commits to increased transparency and community engagement  

  • Release Date: March 14, 2023

• EPA announces additional $65 million for Superfund cleanup projects at Montana mining sites

  Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds to be used at three Superfund sites will ensure a safer, cleaner, and pollution-free future for local communities

  EPA News Release: EPA announces additional $65 million for Superfund cleanup projects at Montana mining sites

  • Release Date: March 7, 2023

• EPA Region 8 to host webinar on upcoming environmental grant opportunities for states, tribes, communities, and non-government organizations on March 15

  Join us for information on unprecedented funding available for air, land, water, climate change, and environmental justice projects

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 8 to host webinar on upcoming environmental grant opportunities for states, tribes, communities, and non-government organizations on March 15

  • Release Date: March 7, 2023

• EPA awards $70,675 to Chippewa Cree Tribe in Montana for Solid Waste Management

  Improved solid waste management on the Rocky Boys Indian Reservation will increase recovery of valuable materials, educate the public, and decrease illegal dumping

  EPA News Release: EPA awards $70,675 to Chippewa Cree Tribe in Montana for Solid Waste Management

  • Release Date: March 3, 2023

• 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

• EPA and Western Equipment & Truck, Inc., agree on plan to address company’s impacts to Big Thompson River habitat

  Western Equipment & Truck, Inc., to remedy environmental impacts associated with alleged Clean Water Act violations

  EPA News Release: EPA and Western Equipment & Truck, Inc., agree on plan to address company’s impacts to Big Thompson River habitat

  • Release Date: December 1, 2020

• EPA issues permits for Dewey-Burdock uranium recovery project near Edgemont, South Dakota

  Permits to Powertech USA ensure groundwater protection, reflect multi-year review and comment process

  EPA News Release: EPA issues permits for Dewey-Burdock uranium recovery project near Edgemont, South Dakota

  • Release Date: November 24, 2020