U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region

09/11/2026

✅ September is National Preparedness Month!

Region 2, are you ready to boost safety and resilience this month 🗓️- at home, at work, or in your community?

👣 Simple steps can protect you from spills, leaks, and hazardous materials - learn more: www.epa.gov/natural-disasters/september-preparedness-month.

09/10/2026

This year’s ECOS meeting brought together U.S. Environmental Protection Agency leadership and all 10 Regional Administrators from across the country to discuss how the agency can work with our state and federal partners to protect human health and the environment, and Power the Great American Comeback under Administrator Zeldin's leadership. Alongside U.S. EPA Pacific Southwest Region RA Martucci, Deputy Administrator Fotouhi and U.S. EPA Northwest Region Administrator Emma Pokon share how ECOS is advancing environmental solutions for future generations.

09/10/2026

📢 EPA is asking for input from the community on the proposed cleanup plan to address groundwater contamination at the Hopewell Precision Superfund site in Hopewell Junction/East Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York.

🗓️ EPA is extending the public comment period to September 28, 2026.

For more details, please visit: www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-extends-public-comment-period-hopewell-precision-superfund-site-cleanup-proposal

Want to stay involved? Sign up for the Superfund site’s mailing list through the site webpage at https://www.epa.gov/superfund/hopewell-precision.

09/09/2026

ICYMI: Big news for Long Island Sound! 🌊✨

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced Nicole (Nikki) Tachiki as the new Director of the Long Island Sound Partnership. Nikki will help lead EPA’s work with partners across the region to restore, protect, and strengthen this vital estuary for communities, wildlife, and future generations. 🐟🌿

Read more: epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-administrator-lee-zeldin-names-new-director-advance-long-island-sound-1

09/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Caribbean Brownfields Summit at the beautiful Antiguo Casino de Ponce

When people come together to share experiences and a vision for their communities, great ideas take shape and new projects are born. That's what the Caribbean Brownfields Summit was all about - making connections, sparking collaboration, and turning possibilities into action.

A special thank you to the Municipality of Ponce (Ciudad de Ponce) for welcoming us and making this possible.

08/28/2026

08/24/2026

What an incredible journey it’s been as we work to protect clean water for all Americans! 🌊💧 Our dedicated team’s hard work and gold standard science are making a real difference.

This annual summer survey on the Great Lakes is safeguarding drinking water, water for recreation, and fisheries. 🐟

Let’s celebrate our progress and keep pushing forward for clean water! 🙌

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08/21/2026

🎥 Check out the video - and take a closer look at hypoxia in the Sound and how your everyday actions can help keep the ecosystem thriving.

➡️ Take a peek at the Hypoxia toolkit: https://lispartnership.org/our-vision-and-plan/clean-waters-and-healthy-watersheds/reduce-nutrients/hypoxia-toolkit/

Packed with resources to help you learn more about hypoxia and discover practical ways to make a difference.

Let’s make some waves for a healthy Long Island Sound! 🚀

08/20/2026

EPA remains dedicated to protecting local waterways and ensuring environmental health for communities in Dutchess County. 🌊🌿 As part of this effort, we are proposing a tailored cleanup strategy for the Wappinger Creek Superfund Site in Wappingers Falls, New York. 🏞️♻️

The public comment period has been extended and will run through September 21. 🗓️📝 This is your chance to share your feedback and help shape the future of this community. 🤝🏡

For more details about the proposed plan, visit: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-extends-public-comment-period-wappinger-creek-superfund-site-cleanup-proposal

Together, we can restore Wappinger Creek and build a healthier future for the community! 💪🌎✨

08/19/2026

ICYMI 📢Semana de Brownfields Puerto Rico 2026

Este año nos abre sus puertas la Ciudad de Ponce. Los eventos serán gratuitos y enfocados en orientar sobre revitalización de espacios.

📅26 de agosto - Brownfields 101-Registro: https://spgv.io/61808q6G
Una introducción al programa y consejos para solicitar fondos y/o asistencia técnica.
📅27 de agosto - Cumbre de Brownfields: Transformando visión en acción. Registro: https://spgv.io/61818q6H
Historias de éxito, conozca recursos disponibles y descubra oportunidades de fondos y asistencia técnica.
¡Te esperamos!