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• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2,123,000 in Grants to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Childcare Facilities in Texas

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $2,123,000 in funding for Texas to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.

  • Release Date: August 22, 2024

• EPA Announces Clean School Bus Funding of Nearly $8 million for Alief ISD as Part of the Investing in America Agenda

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Alief Independent School District is receiving $7,900,000 through EPA’s Clean School Bus Grant Program.

  • Release Date: August 20, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Million in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants for Texas Organizations

  EPA announces initial selections from $2 billion Inflation Reduction Act program - the largest single environmental justice investment in history – delivered by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $20,000,000 in grant funding for the Houston Health Department and their partner Black United Fund of Texas (BUFTX).

  • Release Date: August 8, 2024

• EPA Announces New Round of Flyovers to Look for Emissions in the Permian Basin

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting another round of helicopter flyovers to survey oil and gas facilities in the Permian Basin region.

  • Release Date: August 6, 2024

• EPA Announces Clean School Bus Funding of Nearly $2 million for Cedar Hill ISD as Part of the Investing in America Agenda

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Cedar Hill Independent School District is receiving $1,945,000 through EPA’s Clean School Bus Rebate Competition.

  • Release Date: August 5, 2024

• Texas Water Development Board receives over $3.3 million to help improve drinking water

  EPA News Release: Texas Water Development Board receives over $3.3 million to help improve drinking water

  • Release Date: December 17, 2020

• La EPA anuncia sobre $335,000 para proyectos en la región fronteriza entre Estados Unidos y México

  EPA News Release: La EPA anuncia sobre $335,000 para proyectos en la región fronteriza entre Estados Unidos y México

  • Release Date: October 29, 2020

• EPA Announces Over $335,000 for Projects in U.S.-Mexico Border Region

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Over $335,000 for Projects in U.S.-Mexico Border Region

  • Release Date: October 27, 2020

• EPA recognizes Texas organizations; leaders in water conservation

  EPA News Release: EPA recognizes Texas organizations; leaders in water conservation

  • Release Date: October 14, 2020

• EPA Urges Communities in Hurricane Delta’s Path to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely

  EPA News Release: EPA Urges Communities in Hurricane Delta’s Path to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely

  • Release Date: October 9, 2020

• EPA and Agriculture Leaders meet to discuss environmental challenges and solutions

  EPA News Release: EPA and Agriculture Leaders meet to discuss environmental challenges and solutions

  • Release Date: October 8, 2020

• North Central Texas Council of Governments receives EPA grant for $300,000 to conduct food waste study

  EPA News Release: North Central Texas Council of Governments receives EPA grant for $300,000 to conduct food waste study

  • Release Date: October 5, 2020

• EPA awards Texas $343,000 to monitor water quality at public beaches

  EPA News Release: EPA awards Texas $343,000 to monitor water quality at public beaches

  • Release Date: October 1, 2020

• Austin-Based Lemi Shine Recognized as one of EPA’s 2020 Safer Choice Partners of the Year

  EPA News Release: Austin-Based Lemi Shine Recognized as one of EPA’s 2020 Safer Choice Partners of the Year

  • Release Date: September 29, 2020

• EPA Announces Nearly $500,000 to North Central Texas Council of Governments to Reduce Trash in Waterways

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Nearly $500,000 to North Central Texas Council of Governments to Reduce Trash in Waterways

  • Release Date: September 17, 2020