The United States Environmental Protection Agency, otherwise referred to as the EPA, has a core goal to “protect human health and the environment”. The Agency has been in practice since 1970 and was initiated by U.S. President, Richard Nixon. Acting locally is highly encouraged by the EPA and on their website you will find many ways for you to get involved in the environmental agenda.
Initiatives raised by the Agency are incredibly diverse and tackle environmental issues such as Water and Air protection, and Waste management strategies. As well as these topics there are a multitude of educational opportunities provided – not only in the form of Tips and Tools concerning local volunteering, but are