The EPA has a public comment period for the draft strategy to reduce lead exposure and disparities in U.S. communities. Lead exposures pose a health risk to many communities and have significant racial, ethnic, and socio-economic disparities. There are two ways to be part of the strategy to reduce lead exposure nationally and locally: Make a comment here. Join the…
The federal government is working to restore protections that were reversed by the Trump administration. The Clean Water Act protects our water, wetlands and communities that rely on them. Bayou City Waterkeeper has created an opportunity for comment to make sure your voices are heard, join them in advocating for a strong Clean Water Act! Comments are due by Monday,…
Regional Councils impacted by Hurricane Harvey are developing a distribution method for allocating mitigation funds. These regional investments will work to reduce the risk of environmental disasters such as hurricanes, tropical storms and depressions, and flooding hazards. H-GAC has received $488 M in a community development block grant and is seeking input in the distribution method. Public comments will be…