U.S. EPA Mid-Atlantic Region

U.S. EPA Mid-Atlantic Region The official page of U.S. EPA Region 3,
serving the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia & seven Tribes.

🌊🤝 Cooperative federalism in action! Recently, our biologists supported Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (...
06/03/2026

🌊🤝 Cooperative federalism in action!

Recently, our biologists supported Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO)'s bimonthly water quality sampling program on the Ohio River at the Monaca monitoring station in Pennsylvania, using an EPA research boat. 🚤

This program, launched in 1975, provides critical data for assessing water quality. The data collected helps our state partners in Pennsylvania identify polluted waters, track changes over time, ensure polluters follow environmental regulations and are held accountable. 🌊🔍

06/02/2026

The moving equipment, known as Pandora, is a spectrometer that tracks the sun and moon to detect minute changes in ultra- violet and visible light. This information is then used to identify the amount of trace gases in the atmosphere as well as validate satellite data.

This effort by & U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will improve long-term monitoring of gases in the region 🔭 🌌

Learn more: https://pandora.gsfc.nasa.gov/

AI technology is transforming waste management at a facility in our region. ♻️ We toured the innovative AMP facility in...
06/01/2026

AI technology is transforming waste management at a facility in our region. ♻️

We toured the innovative AMP facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, to see how AMP’s advanced AI-powered system uses computer vision, robotics, and pneumatic air jets. 🤖 This technology automatically detects and separates recyclables and organics from bagged municipal solid waste—eliminating the need for separate recycling bins or trucks. 🚛

What makes it unique: The system sorts raw materials into different streams—recyclables by type, organic matter (which is turned into biochar), and residue that can be converted into biofuel. 🌱🔥

This recycling effort is a gamechanger for the Southeastern Public Service Authority of Virginia, which serves over 1 million residents. 🌍 Starting as a pilot project, AMP partners with SPSA Waste Solutions to demonstrate how cities and regional waste authorities across the country can modernize recycling, reduce environmental impact, and save money. 🔄♻️

05/29/2026

Meet Amy, an aquatic biologist at EPA Region 3 with 21 years of passion for science!

🌊🔬 She loves the ever-changing nature of her work, tackling unique projects, and collaborating with incredible scientists. Amy emphasizes the dedication behind sample collection and her commitment to delivering quality science for the public.

🌊 A day spent exploring the Sound! Recently, we joined U.S. EPA New England Region and U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribb...
05/20/2026

🌊 A day spent exploring the Sound!

Recently, we joined U.S. EPA New England Region and U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region for an action-packed day on the Long Island Sound.

🤝 In partnership with NOAA Fisheries New England/Mid-Atlantic, EPA and the Long Island Sound Partnership are working together to restore oysters in the Sound.

🦪🌊 Our Region 3 Dive Team is supporting this project through monthly dives to help National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and EPA’s Long Island Sound Office collect important environmental data.

📰 Read the press release: https://spgv.io/61878VTJ

05/15/2026

Last year, EPA took a major step to protect the endangered Atlantic Sturgeon here in our region. 🐟

We established federal water quality standards for 38 miles of the Delaware River, helping to improve water quality and support vital fish populations—including the historic Atlantic Sturgeon—a key species for both commercial and recreational fishing. 🎣🌿

Fun Fact: Fossil records over 120 million years old show these torpedo-shaped fish with bony armor plates called scutes—like ancient dinosaur armor. They can live up to 70 years, grow up to 16 feet long, and weigh as much as 800 pounds.

Learn more: https://spgv.io/61858T4L

From Brownfield to Brewery! 🌱🍺 Thanks to EPA’s Brownfields program, we help transform formerly contaminated spaces into ...
05/12/2026

From Brownfield to Brewery! 🌱🍺

Thanks to EPA’s Brownfields program, we help transform formerly contaminated spaces into vibrant community spaces. Today, Great Wilderness Brewing Company stands as the first brewery in the Town of Pulaski, Va. What was once a site assessed using EPA funding, now is a thriving gathering spot — with its grand opening earlier this year! 🎉

Beyond craft beer, the brewery has created jobs and attracted additional investment, helping to build a stronger local economy. The Town of Pulaski continues to evaluate properties for future reuse and growth.

Learn more about Brownfields and how we’re turning land into opportunity: 👉 www.epa.gov/brownfields

🌿 Going the extra mile for our planet! Our dedicated staff in Wheeling, WV, are out in the community picking up trash an...
05/06/2026

🌿 Going the extra mile for our planet! Our dedicated staff in Wheeling, WV, are out in the community picking up trash and helping keep their neighborhood clean—because environmental protection doesn’t stop at the office door.

We protect the environment inside and outside of work. 🌎

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