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⭐ EPA Employee Spotlight ⭐ Meet Bethany Olson, an Air Planning Section State Coordinator in Region 7! In her free time, Bethany enjoys spending time outdoors - playing with her dog, kayaking, hiking, and camping. “A big part of why I'm passionate about the work we do is

On June 8th, Region 7 finalized the Quality Assurance Project Plan for soil sampling at Davis R-XII School in Henry County, Missouri with input from state and county partners. The soil sampling took place on June 23rd, and we're eagerly anticipating the results, which will be

Continuing our Regional Waters Field Guide series, we’re highlighting our Region’s second big river – the Mighty Mississippi. This river has long been at the center of our nation’s history, and is practically the geographical spine of our country. Check out the field guide for

What happens when you follow a cleanup from start to finish? 👷‍♂️ Watch as Joe Davis, an on-scene coordinator from our Superfund branch, discusses his experience at the recently completed HPI Products cleanup.

EPA is hosting a public meeting on July 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the St. Louis Airport Site/Coldwater Creek. This meeting will build off of the May 2025 information session as we continue to move forward in the Community Advisory Group (CAG) formation process. See below for

🔍 Five-Year Review Alert! 🔍 We've published our latest Five-Year Review public notices. Five Year Reviews ensure ongoing protection of human health and the environment at Superfund sites. 📍 Sites Reviewed: • Bruno Co-op Association/Associated Properties • Chemical

Fireworks safety doesn’t stop when the show ends. After the celebration, follow these four steps for safe disposal: 1. Soak used fireworks in a water-filled metal bucket. Do not throw away unused fireworks. 2. Double bag to keep them wet – do not allow fireworks to dry. 3. Toss

From all of us here at EPA Region 7, have a happy and safe Independence Day!

In June, our Brownfields team attended the Green for Greene program graduation at Ozark Correctional Center in Springfield, Missouri. The Green for Greene program is a recipient of a Region 7 Brownfields Job Training Grant and uses their funding to support their workforce

The Wonders of Discovery event always draws a crowd – of both people and pollinators. Our pesticides team spent the day at the Pollinator Prairie in Olathe, Kansas, speaking to visitors about our role in protecting pollinators and promoting safe pesticide practices. A former

Public Notice from EPA Region 7! We're seeking your input on our Proposed Plan for cleaning up soil contamination at the West Highway 6 & Highway 281 Superfund Site. The Public Comment Period is open until July 19, 2025. You can review the Proposed Plan on the site profile

Last week, we brought together leadership from the Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska Farm Bureaus here at the regional office. Each state’s president and their staff were able to join us for a day of discussions on the most pressing ag issues facing our region. These industry

A beautiful lawn doesn’t have come at the price of the environment! Use these five tips to have a good-looking, environmentally-friendly yard.

Throughout the summer, you and your children might have more contact with the soil when gardening or playing outside. Depending on where you live, it is common to find lead levels in your yard at or above guidance values. This is generally not cause for alarm as there are ways

EPA is hosting a public meeting on July 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the St. Louis Airport Site/Coldwater Creek. This meeting will build off of the May 2025 information session as we continue to move forward in the Community Advisory Group (CAG) formation process. See below for