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Mar. 19, 2024
Is an online tool for Tracking Methane Emissions from Solid Waste. The Rocky Mountain Institute released the Waste Methane Assessment Platform, developed with the Clean Air Task Force and funding from the Global Methane Hub. WasteMAP is a tool to improve methane emissions transparency and help identify opportunities for mitigation of methane emissions from solid waste and is accompanied by a decision support tool.
Feb. 8, 2006
Students will gain a working knowledge of wastewater collection systems safety procedures, sewer inspections and testing, pipeline cleaning and maintenance, underground repair, lift stations, equipment maintenance and sewer rehabilitation.
Mar. 18, 2021
The Wastewater Energy Management Toolkit is a collection of resources that enables water resource recovery facilities to learn and benefit from the work of DOE's Better Buildings Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure of the Future (SWIFt) Accelerator. Toolkit resources support best practices and innovative approaches successfully used by wastewater facilities to establish and implement energy management and planning.
Oct. 10, 2004
WasteWise is a free, voluntary, EPA program helping U.S. organizations eliminate costly municipal solid waste, benefitting the bottom line and the environment.
Jan. 28, 2016
This website provides an overview of how the WBDG approaches water conservation and links to the applicable codes and case studies.
Jul. 10, 2015
The Federal Energy Management Program investigated how effective energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs) are at integrating innovative water efficiency measures and identified ways to improve the process. This fact sheet shares the results of this assessment.
Jan. 8, 2009
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed by the following organization to coordinate water efficiency research: the Alliance for Water Efficiency, the Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, the International Code Council, and the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute. Sample projects that might be undertaken include drainline carry research for high efficiency toilets, non-water-using urinals, sizing of water efficient plumbing systems, and safe applications for re-use of water.
Dec. 29, 2016
This EPA website addresses strategies for ensuring water efficiency. Tools provided include audit software, alternatives to water supply expansion, leak detection resources, and other water efficiency strategies.
Jun. 10, 2011
The newsletter for the Alliance for Water Efficiency. Each issue contains a collection of the latest information of water efficiency and conservation from the US, Canada, and around the globe.
Jun. 10, 2011
This journal addresses the wide scope of current water efficiency projects as well as possible options and opportunities for future implementation. Subscription to the magazine is free.
May. 2, 2005
This Web site contains information on a wide variety of water quality issues, as well as a forum for discussion of topics such as Collection Systems, Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs), Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs), Wet Weather Issues, Infiltration & Inflow, and more.
Jun. 23, 2011
Not-for-profit technical and educational organization created more than 75 years ago to continually assess and study the quality of the global water environment. WEF commissions research studies about the sources and causes of pollution, examines each new water treatment procedure, and educates the general public and water quality professionals on new techniques and solutions.
Sep. 10, 2012
Developed by EPA, this an on-line tool that provides a flexible capability for creating user-determined climate change scenarios for assessing the potential impacts of climate change on sediment loading to streams using the USDA s Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) Model. In combination with the existing capabilities of WEPP for assessing the effectiveness of management practices, WEPPCAT also can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies for managing the impacts of climate change.
Apr. 7, 2021
To assist agencies in conducting comprehensive water evaluations required per Section 432 of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007, the FEMP developed the Water Evaluation Tools to help in conducting comprehensive water evaluations and water use analysis. The water evaluation tools focus on potable water consumption in major end-use categories at the campus level.
Mar. 29, 2005
Section 106 of the Clean Water Act authorizes EPA to provide federal assistance to states (including territories, the District of Columbia, and Indian Tribes) and interstate agencies to establish and implement ongoing water pollution control programs. Prevention and control measures supported by State Water Quality Management programs include permitting, pollution control activities, surveillance, monitoring, and enforcement; advice and assistance to local agencies; and the provision of training and public information.
Nov. 5, 2019
The Federal Energy Management Program's Water Project Screening Tool enables federal agencies to quickly screen sites for water efficiency opportunities. General information related to a site's water use is entered into the tool and recommendations on potential water efficiency projects are provided. The tool provides a qualitative score that indicates low to high water savings potential for nine end-uses.
Nov. 30, 2021
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing research that will address how measurable attributes of water quality improvements can be valued, either directly or through indicators. Research under this Request for Applications (RFA) is intended to focus on national level studies and/or valuation for underrepresented water body types and regions, improvements to water quality indices, and environmental justice valuation. There will be an informational webinar on 15 December 2021 at 2:30-3:30 PM (Eastern). The webinar will cover application information and provide an overview of what has already been provided in the RFA. For information on eligibility and how to apply, visit: Water Quality Benefits Request for Applications (RFA)
Jul. 29, 2008
This is a data transfer system which now allows states, tribes and other organizations to share their biological and habitat monitoring results. All data shared using the WQX framework can be accessed on-line in the STORET Data Warehouse, EPA's repository for water quality data.
Nov. 5, 2008
This course provides discussions of environmental regulatory issues about water program compliance. Major subject areas include wastewater, storm water, and drinking water program management.
Apr. 25, 2005
The "Water Quality Standards Academy" is best known for the "Basic Course". The Basic Course is an introductory course designed for those with fewer than six months experience with water quality standards and criteria programs. The Academy also offers "Intermediate" courses. Intermediate courses are limited to one or several closely related topics (e.g., Implementation of Nutrient Criteria, Implementation of Ammonia Criteria).
May. 15, 2012
This page contains an index of EPA documents related to water quality standards, including those referenced in the WQS Handbook. You can sort the index alphabetically, by publication date, or by topic.
Sep. 20, 2007
This is EPA's first "how-to" manual on designing and implementing water quality trading programs. The Toolkit helps NPDES permitting authorities incorporate trading provisions into permits.
Aug. 17, 2016
This EPA project seeks to support Tribes in submitting and maintaining data submissions to the Water Quality eXchange (WQX). The Microsoft Excel®-based tool generates a road map document, in rich text format (.rtf), that guides a Tribe through working with water quality data and how they can approach data management and submissions.
Jun. 10, 2011
EPA website which provides background information, EPA activities and resources, and Federal information about water reuse.
Dec. 29, 2015
This December 2015 White House strategy document outlines the impact of climate change on already-strained water resources, actions by the Obama Administration to address water resource challenges, and an aggressive two-part water innovation strategy to accelerate ongoing progress with the goals of:
1) Boosting water sustainability through the greater utilization of water-efficient and water reuse technologies; and
2) Promoting and investing in breakthrough R&D that reduces the price and energy costs of new water supply technology.
Feb. 11, 2016
Water Resource Management and EO 13693
GSA and EPA invite all federal, state and local agencies, NGO's, and interested parties to the first meeting of the water resource management workgroup to learn of current programs, discuss challenges and identify potential collaborative efforts to meet the requirements of EO 13693. You can attend this meeting either virtually or in Lakewood, CO on February 24, 2016. See the attached flyer for details
Jan. 17, 2012
Released by the National Research Council this 2011 report examines a wide range of reuse applications, including potable water, non-potable urban and industrial uses, irrigation, groundwater recharge, and ecological enhancement. With recent advances in technology and design, treating municipal wastewater and reusing it for drinking water, irrigation, industry, and other applications could significantly increase the nation's total available water resources, particularly in coastal areas facing water shortages, says a new report from the National Research Council. It adds that the reuse of treated wastewater, also known as reclaimed water, to augment drinking water supplies has significant potential for helping meet future needs. Moreover, new analyses suggest that the possible health risks of exposure to chemical contaminants and disease-causing microbes from wastewater reuse do not exceed, and in some cases may be significantly lower than, the risks of existing water supplies.
Jul. 21, 2020
Water Utility COVID-19 Financial Impact Tool can help drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater ("water") utilities assess the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the utility's cashflow. This tool leads water utilities through questions that can determine how their revenues, expenses, and cashflow have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The spreadsheet automatically calculates the changes for a utility's revenues and expenses by looking at current 2020 monthly financials versus the average monthly financials of the utility's 2019 audited financial statement. Water utilities can use the tool each month to keep a running total of their cashflow.
Feb. 13, 2018
This training course is designed for water and wastewater employees responsible for emergency response and recovery activities. It also explains why and how to implement an all-hazards program.
May. 4, 2005
This is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the beneficial and efficient use of water resources through education, sound science, and technology using reclamation, recycling, reuse and desalination for the benefit of our members, the public, and the environment.
Mar. 14, 2022
WaterPro is National Rural Water Association's Annual Conference designed to bring together water and wastewater utility systems, large and small, municipal and rural. This is the annual industry event where you can meet and network with system board members, operations specialists, and managers from across the country.
Jan. 25, 2007
The latest generation of water-saving, high-efficiency toilets must use less than 1.3 gal per flush and meet performance standards for quality in order to qualify for EPA's WaterSense label.
Dec. 5, 2006
A voluntary public-private partnership that identifies and promotes high performance products and programs that help preserve the nation’s water supply (EO 13423, Section 2(c)).
Jun. 10, 2011
A public-private partnership program sponsored by EPA. Its mission is to protect the future of our nation's water supply by promoting and enhancing the market for water-efficient products and services
Jun. 23, 2014
Since the launch of WaterSense in 2006, EPA and its partners have helped consumers save $14.2 billion in energy and water bills and 757 billion gallons of water from using WaterSense-labeled products. More than 2,900 water utilities, organizations, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, builders, and irrigation professionals certified through WaterSense programs have joined EPA to promote WaterSense-labeled products, programs, and new homes. Nearly 11,000 different models of toilets, faucets, showerheads, flushing urinals, weather-based irrigation controllers, and pre-rinse spray valves have been independently certified for performance and efficiency to earn the WaterSense label.
Nov. 21, 2012
This is a compilation of water-efficiency best management practices, to help commercial and institutional facilities understand and better manage their water use, help facilities establish an effective water management program and identify projects and practices that can reduce facility water use.
Apr. 7, 2009
With the new, final certification system, EPA lays out the requirements for the process and procedures for the certification of all WaterSense labeled products, ensuring that only accredited bodies are licensed to certify them. This system took effect in April 2009, superseding an interim process in place since 2006. The criteria that plumbing fixtures must meet to earn the WaterSense label has not changed, and consumers and most manufacturers will not notice any difference in the certification process.
Jul. 7, 2016
WaterSense labeled products are backed by independent, third–party testing and certification, and meet EPA's specifications for water efficiency and performance. When you use these water–saving products in your home or business, you can expect exceptional performance, savings on your water bills, and assurance that you are saving water for future generations. This website provides information on what products are available with the WaterSense label.
Jan. 25, 2007
WaterSense makes it easy to find and select water–efficient products that can help your wallet and the environment. WaterSense labeled products are backed by independent, third–party certification and meet EPA's specifications for water efficiency and performance. Products include toilets, faucets, irrigation sprayers, and others
Oct. 19, 2009
In addition to using no more than a half gallon per flush, urinals bearing the WaterSense label must meet EPA's performance requirements, ensuring they work as well or better than standard models.
Jun. 23, 2017
Choosing the right plants, supporting soil health, and proper maintenance are all keys to water-smart landscapes. Consider these suggestions to create a landscape that has curb appeal and is easy to maintain.
Mar. 2, 2005
The Watershed Academy's Distance Learning Program -- Watershed Academy Web, offers a variety of self-paced training modules that represent a basic and broad introduction to the watershed management field.
Jun. 6, 2013
The EPA site offers a variety of self-paced training modules that represent a basic and broad introduction to the watershed management field. Modules vary in the time they take to complete, from ½ hour to 2 hours. Fifteen of them are the core modules for the Watershed Academy Certificate Program.
Mar. 17, 2015
This September 2014 handbook is intended to advance the use of a "watershed approach" in the selection, design, and siting of wetland and stream restoration and protection projects. Using a watershed approach can help ensure that these projects also contribute to goals of improved water quality, increased flood mitigation, improved quality and quantity of habitat, and increases in other services and benefits that result from ecologically successful and sustainable restoration and protection projects. This report was prepared by the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) with funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Feb. 7, 2007
An integrated information system for the nation's surface waters. The EPA Office of Water manages numerous programs in support of the Agency's water quality efforts. Many of these programs collect and store water quality related data in databases. Under WATERS, the Water Program databases are connected to a larger framework which is a digital network of surface water features, known as the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) By linking to the NHD, one Water Program database can reach another, and information can be shared across programs.
Apr. 25, 2005
This Web site offers a variety of self-paced training modules that represent a basic and broad introduction to the watershed management field. The modules are organized by the following six themes:
- Introductory/Overview Modules
- Watershed Ecology Modules
- Watershed Change Modules
- Analysis and Planning Modules
- Management Practices Modules
- Community/Social/Water Law Modules
Modules vary in the time they to complete, from ½ hour to 2 hours. Fifteen of them are the core modules for the Watershed Academy Certificate Program.
Nov. 27, 2013
WMOST is a decision support tool that facilitates integrated water management at the local or small watershed scale. Integrated water management involves coordination across multiple programs for land, water, and related resources (stormwater, wastewater, drinking water, land conservation) to find sustainable and cost-effective solutions. WMOSTv3 has an associated theoretical documentation report as well as a detailed user guide. While version 2 only included management options related to water quantity, version 3 of WMOST also includes water quality management. Users can identify least-cost solutions to meet water quality criteria for lakes or streams/rivers, pollutant loading targets, and/or minimization of combined sewer overflows. Version 3 also includes riparian buffer zone restoration or conservation, a few agricultural BMPs, and additional stormwater best management practices, both structural, such as rain gardens and nonstructural, such as street sweeping. The Hydroprocessor, a program which formats output from watershed models such as SWAT and HSPF for input to WMOST, is also included.
Apr. 14, 2009
Links to projects at the national, regional, state, and local scales.
Apr. 6, 2016
This is an extensive electronic library of construction guide specifications, manuals, standards and many other essential criteria documents. Published and updated continuously, this library contains the complete unabridged, approved, current electronic equivalents of over 5,000 documents direct from participating federal agencies. Documents are mainly available in Adobe Acrobat PDF. Some documents are also furnished by agencies in editable format, such as Microsoft Word or SpecsIntact specification processing program format used by the Army, NAVFAC and NASA. Documents are organized by agency and document type.
Jun. 19, 2013
Technical Preservation Services, of the National Park Service, has launched new web-based guidance, Green Roofs on Historic Buildings, with information on green roofs and how they are constructed, special considerations for installations on historic structures, and guidance for meeting the Secretary's Standards for Rehabilitation.
Jun. 3, 2010
Learn more about new rules proposed by EPA, which will reduce emissions from boilers, process heaters, and solid waste incinerators. The webinar is 9 June 2010.
Nov. 8, 2017
Recorded proceedings (110 mins.) of the Nov. 8, 2017 GreenBuy Award program webinar.
Mar. 14, 2022
A series of webinars for federal contractors on managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is now available on YouTube. The webinars were developed by EPA and the General Services Administration (GSA) to help federal contractors aid the federal government in meeting its goal of net-zero emissions from procurement by measuring and publicly disclosing their GHGs, setting science-based targets and identifying opportunities to reduce climate impacts. Read more about the Biden-Harris administration's goals for sustainable procurement in Executive Order 14057 and the accompanying Federal Sustainability Plan.
Aug. 7, 2006
WeedSite is a software program that evaluates the effects of site-specific weed management (SSWM), selecting the best management strategies for targeting weed patches in their fields.
Dec. 18, 2023
Now announcing the 2024 Collection Systems and Stormwater Conference! WEF is delighted to welcome you to Hartford, Connecticut, for another exciting conference focused on design and operations of wastewater collection systems, as well as wet weather control and stormwater management.
Jun. 29, 2021
WEFTEC is the world's most comprehensive gathering of water quality professionals and thought leaders, featuring the sector's leading conference program, an extensive exhibition showcasing the field's most cutting-edge solutions, and a variety of valuable networking opportunities.
Jul. 2, 2008
Used to identify information such as total depth before and after rework and well casing information before and after rework.
Jun. 22, 2011
An EPA-led partnership of western cities and states that are developing and sharing ways to integrate lifecycle materials management policies and practices into climate actions.
Mar. 16, 2005
A partnership between leaders from federal, state, and local government, the private sector, and environmental groups in California, Oregon, Idaho and Washington, Alaska, British Columbia and Mexico. The Collaborative is part of an overall national campaign to reduce diesel emissions. The goal of the West Coast Collaborative is to leverage significant federal funds to reduce emissions from the most polluting diesel sources in the most affected communities and to significantly improve air quality and public health.
Jan. 15, 2019
The Army's Region 10 Western Review contains summaries of current legislative and regulatory activity pertinent to military interests within EPA Region 10 states (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington).
Jan. 15, 2019
The Army's Region 8 Western Review contains summaries of current legislative and regulatory activity pertinent to military interests within EPA Region 8 states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming).
Apr. 12, 2019
The Army's Region 8 Western Review contains summaries of current legislative and regulatory activity within EPA Region 8 states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming), the Region 9 Western Review contains summaries within EPA Region 9 states (Arizona, California, Hawaii and Pacific Islands, and Nevada), and Region 10 Western Review contains summaries within EPA Region 10 states (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington).
Feb. 14, 2019
The Army's Region 8 Western Review contains summaries of current legislative and regulatory activity within EPA Region 8 states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming), the Region 9 Western Review contains summaries within EPA Region 9 states (Arizona, California, Hawaii and Pacific Islands, and Nevada), and Region 10 Western Review contains summaries within EPA Region 10 states (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington).
Mar. 15, 2019
The Army's Region 8 Western Review contains summaries of current legislative and regulatory activity within EPA Region 8 states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming), the Region 9 Western Review contains summaries within EPA Region 9 states (Arizona, California, Hawaii and Pacific Islands, and Nevada), and Region 10 Western Review contains summaries within EPA Region 10 states (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington).
Jan. 15, 2019
The Army's Region 9 Western Review contains summaries of current legislative and regulatory activity pertinent to military interests within EPA Region 9 states (Arizona, California, Hawaii and Pacific Islands, and Nevada).
Mar. 18, 2008
The National Wetlands Awards are presented annually to individuals who have excelled in wetlands protection, restoration, and education. The program is co-sponsored by the Environmental Law Institute, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA Forest Service, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Federal Highway Administration, and NOAA Fisheries. The Environmental Law Institute coordinates the awards program, while the federal agency co-sponsors provide financial support, serve on the selection committee and participate in the ceremony.
Oct. 16, 2017
WARC conducts relevant and objective research, develops new approaches and technologies, and disseminates scientific information needed to understand, manage, conserve, and restore wetlands and other aquatic and coastal ecosystems and their associated plant and animal communities throughout the nation and the world.
Jul. 14, 2005
This is an independent global non-profit organization dedicated solely to the work of wetland conservation and sustainable management. It’s mission statement is “To sustain and restore wetlands, their resources and biodiversity for future generations through research, information exchange and conservation activities, worldwide.”
Jul. 14, 2005
View and print maps or download newest custom wetland digital data.
Sep. 26, 2007
Wetlands picture from http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/assets/images/Wetlands.jpg
Feb. 10, 2005
The Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs), initiated in FY90, provide eligible applicants an opportunity to conduct projects that promote the coordination and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution.
Feb. 5, 2021
WETO's WINDExchange initiative continues to publish maps of wind resources at 100-meter hub height to provide easy-to-understand snapshots of wind energy potential based on validated data specific to different regions of the United States. Developed by experts at DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, these maps depict the quality of available wind resources in different regions, which can aid preliminary efforts to understand wind resource availability in an area.
Apr. 18, 2005
EPA's information page on large capacity cesspools -- what they are, who needs to know about them, how are they regulated, etc.
Jun. 23, 2017
The U.S. has many different climate zones and topographic and geographic features. Each state and even areas within states differ in their ability to support different plant species without the need for supplemental water and fertilizers. The plant lists on this website will help you identify plants appropriate for your location.
Apr. 2, 2014
This Arbor Day app provides a step-by-step approach to identify more than 250 trees in the U.S. and Canada.
Mar. 24, 2011
The Army's first-ever smart-charging micro grid powers four electric vehicles and has the ability to provide instant backup power to support three buildings for 72 hours, including the garrison headquarters. The pilot program is a prototype designed to help make the installation energy independent.
Sep. 16, 2016
On September 7th, 2016, the White House launched a new tool to further sustainable purchasing and strengthen environmental stewardship requirements in Government acquisitions. The more than 10,000 federal users of GSA's Acquisition Gateway – a one-stop portal supporting Category Management that includes contract information by category, like pricing tools, best practices, and other information – will now see a new Green Check tag next to contract vehicles that are identified as sustainable and that advance Federal green purchasing goals. By integrating Green Check into the Acquisition Gateway, it will be easier for agencies to find and select contracts that meet aggressive energy standards and creating a more energy-efficient, climate-smart, and sustainable Federal supply chain.
Dec. 18, 2015
On December 15 the White House announced a new public-private water innovation strategy. This strategy includes an aggressive two-part approach by EPA and other federal agencies to address the impacts of climate change on the use and supply of the nation's water resources and calls on private sector and other stakeholder groups to help significantly scale up research and investment in water efficiency solutions. The Administration's new water innovation strategy calls for:
• Boosting water sustainability and long-term water security by increasing use of water-efficient and -reuse technologies.
• Promoting and investing in breakthrough research and development that will reduce the price, energy costs, and emissions requirements of new water supply technology to achieve "pipe parity" in the next decade.
The strategy was announced at a Roundtable on Water Innovation held to engage with industry and public leaders to start building broader consensus on a path forward.The roundtable provided an opportunity for leaders from industry, academia, and federal, state, and local governments to discuss how an aggressive innovation agenda can help America meet the challenge of a constrained water supply and increase the resilience of businesses and communities in regions that will be affected by increasingly severe and lengthy droughts.
Sep. 9, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC (September 9, 2010) – Continuing a commitment to lead by example, the White House today announced the release of Federal Agency Strategic Sustainability Performance Plans, which work to achieve the environmental, economic and energy goals called for in the Executive Order on Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance (Executive Order 13514) signed by President Obama on October 5, 2009. This announcement marks the first time agencies have developed and submitted Sustainability Plans, now available at www.whitehouse.gov/ceq.
The full announcement is available here.
Nov. 2, 2011
The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) today announced Federal winners of the 2011 GreenGov Presidential Awards for exceptional efforts to promote sustainability in agency operations. The eight winners, in six award categories, represent Federal agency teams and individual employees from across the country. The GreenGov Presidential Awards celebrate extraordinary achievement in the pursuit of President Obama's Executive Order (EO) 13514 on Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance.
Dec. 27, 2010
The White House Council for Community Solutions was established on December 14, 2010 by Presidential Executive Order. The Council will focus on highlighting ways to enlist more Americans and leaders across sectors to help catalyze change in communities and have an impact in addressing our nation's important goals in education, youth development and employment.
Oct. 7, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) today announced eight Federal winners of the 2010 GreenGov Presidential Awards for exceptional efforts to promote sustainable operations at their agencies. The winners are Federal agency teams or employees from across the country.
Jul. 7, 2021
The White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC) was established by Executive Order 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad (signed January 27, 2021), to advise the Chair of the Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) and the newly established White House Environmental Justice Interagency Council (EJ IAC) to increase the Federal Government's efforts to address environmental injustice. The WHEJAC's efforts will include a broad range of strategic, scientific, technological, regulatory, community engagement, and economic issues related to environmental justice. The WHEJAC membership list can be found here.
Dec. 10, 2014
On December 9, 2014, the White House held an event that brought together NASCAR, White House leadership, the U.S. Department of Transportation, tire manufacturers, and tire dealers to highlight common sense opportunities of properly maintaining tires, especially in regard to tire pressure. By enabling a driver to travel farther on a gallon of fuel, proper tire maintenance combined with the use of low rolling resistance tires could save a driver up to $80 per year, and avoid up to 560 pounds of annual carbon dioxide pollution, equivalent to nearly 600 miles of emission-free driving. For more information, please see the White House Fact Sheet ( http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/12/09/fact-sheet-increasing-safety-and-efficiency-while-saving-money-pump) highlighting new executive actions and private sector commitments to increase awareness about tire safety and efficiency. You can also view the Department of Transportation's report, "Be TireWise: Save Money at the Pump, Increase Efficiency, and Protect Your Safety" at http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/tire_report_final.pdf.
Feb. 28, 2022
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) jointly released a new memorandum that commits to elevating Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge (ITEK) in federal scientific and policy processes. ITEK is a body of observations, oral and written knowledge, practices, and beliefs that promotes environmental sustainability and the responsible stewardship of natural resources through relationships between humans and environmental systems. It is applied to phenomena across biological, physical, cultural and spiritual systems.
Jun. 23, 2015
Today, Tuesday, June 23, 2015, the White House will host the Summit on Climate Change and Health -- bringing together health professionals, academics, and others to empower people and communities with the information and tools they need to protect public health in the face of climate change. The summit will focus on the effects of climate change and underscore the important role that the public health community can play in communicating and preventing these impacts. You can watch the summit live on the White House Blog, here. Throughout the day, you'll hear from Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, and others who will discuss their work around climate change and public health, and highlight local success stories and best practices. Want to join the conversation? Submit questions to be asked live at the event here.
Dec. 21, 2004
A web-based portal providing government and industry practitioners with one-stop access to up-to-date information on a wide range of building-related guidance, criteria and technology from a 'whole buildings' perspective. Currently organized into two major categories--Design Guidance and Project Management. Development of the WBDG is a collaborative effort among federal agencies, private sector companies, non-profit organizations and educational institutions.
Aug. 12, 2013
WBDG courses offer a range of educational content from an introduction to Whole Building Design concepts to more specific applications for design objectives, building types, and operations and maintenance. The content in the WBDG courses is developed by top experts in the fields of architecture, engineering, planning, facility management, and facility energy management, among others.
Jun. 2, 2016
EPA headquarters' NPDES Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) online training course covers the key elements of EPA's NPDES WET permits program. These recorded web-based course modules cover most of the material presented during the live EPA NPDES WET courses provided to EPA regional offices and to the states. The online NPDES WET modules are for persons implementing or permitted under the NPDES WET permits program. The modules familiarize viewers with EPA's NPDES WET permits program and important WET technical concepts.
May. 28, 2009
You are invited to edit the wiki content and add information resources you find valuable.
Mar. 6, 2017
Developed by the Stroud Water Research Center, this is a web toolkit to support citizens, conservation practitioners, municipal decision-makers, researchers, educators, and students to collaboratively advance knowledge and stewardship of fresh water. WikiWatershed web tools offer: 1) rapid visualization of watershed data; advanced geospatial analysis capabilities; and science-based predictions of human impacts on stormwater runoff and water quality.
Jul. 14, 2005
This act (16 USC 1271-1287, last amended in May 1991) outlines the policy of the United States that certain selected rivers of the nation which, with their immediate environments, possess outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural, or other similar values, must be preserved in free-flowing condition, and that they and their immediate environments must be protected for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
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