Catalog of Environmental Programs 2012
| Federal agencies that contribute to EPA's environmental goals, and how they make a difference. |
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Programs by EPA Strategic Goal 1. Climate Change and Improving Air Quality 2. Protecting America's Waters 3. Cleaning Up and Sustainable Development 4. Safety of Chemicals and Preventing Pollution |
Programs by Agency AID, ARC, CNCS, CPSC, CSB, DHS, DOC, DOD, DOE, DOI, DOJ, DOL, DOS, DOT, ED, FHFA, GSA, HHS, HUD, NASA, NRC, NSF, OSTP, SBA, TVA, USDA, USPS, USTR, VA |
Department of Agriculture |
EPA Goal 3: Cleaning Up Communities and Advancing Sustainable Development |
Urban Waters Federal Partnership
Purpose
Help communities to plan, manage, and sustain farm and forest landscapes on public and
private ownership along a complex rural to urban gradient to promote watershed health and
protect water resources, from the source to the faucet.
Since 1990, DC and USDA Forest Service have partnered to plant and maintain public trees
in the Anacostia River Watershed. Current efforts with the city and Casey Trees include
urban tree canopy assessment, goal setting and implementation. In addition to thousands
of trees planted, partnerships between the District, NOAA, USDA, Casey Trees, and
Living Classrooms have supported conservation education for school children throughout
the District.
With a grant from USDA and partnering with the University of the District of Columbia
(DC), Groundwork Anacostia DC is working with residents to promote urban gardening and
create eco-friendly yards in place of traditional “industrial lawns.”
Starting with diverse local constituents who have demonstrated leadership in
the watershed, Federal partners will meet with communities, the private sector, and nonprofits to
identify local priorities and projects the Federal partnership can support through leveraging
technical assistance, training, education, and funding to improve water quality, revitalize
neighborhoods, and enhance local economies. Specifically, Georgetown University, Casey Trees
and USDA are offering an Urban Tree Canopy Assessment workshop focusing on planning tools
for green infrastructure and water runoff in fall 2011.
Source(s) of Information
1. DOI PRESS RELEASE: Federal Agencies Partner to Revitalize Urban Waterways ...
Other Programs under Goal 3
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