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• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $40 Million in Louisiana Through Investing in America Agenda

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $40,145,000 for the state of Louisiana under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to upgrade water infrastructure and keep communities safe.

  • Release Date: November 21, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $33,922,000 for Water Infrastructure in Mississippi Through Investing in America Agenda

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $33,922,000 for Water Infrastructure in Mississippi Through Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: October 24, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Protects Communities from Lead in Drinking Water, Announces $33,990,000 in Funding to Louisiana to Provide Clean Water to Schools and Homes

  EPA announces new final regulations and new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water

  Alongside the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, EPA is announcing S33,990,000 in newly available drinking water infrastructure funding for Louisiana through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

  • Release Date: October 9, 2024

• Community input needed for City of Jackson drinking water system

  EPA News Release: Community input needed for City of Jackson drinking water system

  • Release Date: September 26, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $352,000 in Grants to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Childcare Facilities in Louisiana

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $352,000 in funding for Louisiana to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.

  • Release Date: August 22, 2024

• EPA to Award $9.75 Million in Grants to Support Water Quality Monitoring and Protect the Health of Beachgoers

  Southeastern States to receive more than $1.8 Million of the funding total

  EPA News Release: EPA to Award $9.75 Million in Grants to Support Water Quality Monitoring and Protect the Health of Beachgoers

  • Release Date: June 13, 2024

• Gulf of Mexico Alliance receives EPA funding for water quality improvement in Louisiana

  $1.4 million in funding will help area farmers reduce runoff

  The Gulf of Mexico Alliance recently received a grant for more than $1.4 million from the Gulf of Mexico Division of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will be used to improve water quality in northeast Louisiana.

  • Release Date: March 27, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration announces $69,422,000 for Louisiana 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 $69,422,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Louisiana to implement drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades.

  • Release Date: February 22, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration expands EPA program to bring wastewater sanitation services to 150 more underserved communities across Rural America

  Bolivar County plans sewer expansion project

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration expands EPA program to bring wastewater sanitation services to 150 more underserved communities across Rural America

  • Release Date: February 15, 2024

• Judicial Settlement with Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling, Inc. Resolves Clean Water Act Violations

  The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a consent decree with Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling, Inc (Transocean) for alleged violations.

  • Release Date: September 28, 2023

• EPA to Hold Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program Meeting in Metairie, La.

  EPA News Release: EPA to Hold Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program Meeting in Metairie, La.

  • Release Date: August 25, 2023

• EPA, DOJ and MDEQ to hold public meetings to receive comments on Stipulated Order to expedite Jackson sewer system repairs

  EPA News Release: EPA, DOJ and MDEQ to hold public meetings to receive comments on Stipulated Order to expedite Jackson sewer system repairs

  • Release Date: August 17, 2023

• EPA Opens Public Comment on Proposal Granting Louisiana Primacy for Carbon Sequestration and Protection of Drinking Water Sources

  EPA News Release: EPA Opens Public Comment on Proposal Granting Louisiana Primacy for Carbon Sequestration and Protection of Drinking Water Sources

  • Release Date: April 28, 2023

• Army and EPA to host Community Engagement Sessions on Joint Recommended Preferred Approach to Reduce Flood Risk in Yazoo Backwater Area

  EPA News Release: Army and EPA to host Community Engagement Sessions on Joint Recommended Preferred Approach to Reduce Flood Risk in Yazoo Backwater Area

  • Release Date: April 21, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6.5 Billion for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades Across the Nation including Mississippi

  Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding will help ensure communities have access to clean and safe drinking water

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6.5 Billion for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades Across the Nation including Mississippi

  • Release Date: April 4, 2023