Latest Updates: EPA's Action in the Southwest
Making a Mark in Arizona
EPA Actions in Arizona Unveiled: Details Revealed
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In the Heart of the Southwest: The EPA's Pacific Southwest Region (Region 9), serving Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and more, is on a mission to safeguard our environment.
- Arizona-tailored projects and programs, spotlighting initiatives like Tuba City Dump, Desotec, and Nammo Defense Systems.
Arizona-Specific Initiatives: Want to dig deeper?
- Uranium Mine Cleanup: We're partnering with Navajo Nation and local communities to decontaminate uranium mines on Native American lands.
- Border 2025: Collaborative program between the US and Mexico, protecting border residents (12 million strong!) and bolstering environmental health.
News, Events, and Announcements
- Straight from the Source: Pacific Southwest Media Center
- Arizona-Exclusive Updates: Arizona News Releases
- Monthly Digest: Pacific Southwest Newsletter
- Public Engagement Events: Public Notices, Meetings, and Events
Fostering Dialogue: Federal and State Collaborations
- Quality Environmental Oversight: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
- Navajo Nation EPA (NNEPA): Navajo Nation's Environmental Protection Agency
- Explain, Advocate, Act: Contact Us About EPA in Arizona
- On guard against environmental harm: Report a Violation
Connect with us: EPA in the Pacific Southwest's Digital Space
- Snap, share, and stay green: @our website_pacificsouthwest on Instagram
- Like, comment, act: @EPA-Pacific Southwest on Facebook
- Follow us, explore the issues, @EPAregion9 on Twitter
- Watch, learn, engage: EPA in the Pacific Southwest Videos*
Enrichment Insights:
The EPA's Pacific Southwest Region is currently involved in key projects and initiatives in Arizona, including the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, Class VI Well Primacy Progress, Brownfields Grants, and environmental oversight of mining projects like the South32 Hermosa mine. These initiatives prioritize groundwater protection, geologic storage regulations, revitalization of polluted properties, and stringent environmental reviews for industrial projects. Collaboration with state agencies such as ADEQ and public participation play essential roles in ensuring effective environmental governance in the state.
- The EPA's Pacific Southwest Region is also committed to the cleanup of uranium mines on Native American lands in partnership with the Navajo Nation and local communities, which falls under the umbrella of environmental science.
- As part of its missions, the EPA in Arizona invests in financial resources for programs like the Uranium Mine Cleanup, demonstrating its active role in environmental-science and finance.
