Region 1: EPA New England
Video - Documenting EPA's Efforts in New England
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Partnership for Sustainable Communities
Fairmount/Indigo Corridor, Boston Massachusetts
Transit-oriented development brings federal partners and stakeholders together to benefit a community. (Duration: 4:11)
In 2010, EPA partnered with US DOT and US HUD to direct funding for a project to add train stations to an underserved Boston community. This video is also featured on the Partnership for Sustainable Communities website and the White House blog.
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Rain Garden - Manton Heights, Providence, Rhode Island
Rain Garden Installation
Local stakeholders and volunteers make use of an EPA grant to install a rain garden. (Duration: 4:35)
Rain Gardens are a best management practice that helps eliminate storm water runoff. Learn more about Low Impact Development. | Watch this video
American Revitalization and Recovery Act - 5 videos
Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Disposal
Stories from New England's towns about the effects of ARRA funds on property owners. (Duration: 10:11)
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in Action: Cleaning up underground storage tanks in New England. Visit EPA's Recovery Act website and see all 5 videos. | Watch this video
BOLD - EPA's Ocean-going Reseach Vessel - 11 videos
Introducing the OSV BOLD
Hear scientists and crew members talk about the EPA's only ocean-going research vessel. (Duration: 2:03)
Come aboard EPA's reseach ship and hear why she is held in such high regard. See all 11 BOLD videos.| Visit the Bold Kids website. | Watch this video
Community Energy Challenge - 4 videos
Norwalk, Connecticut Mayor Richard Moccia
Just one thing (Duration: 2:04)
Mayor Moccia describes efforts to save energy, and subsequently, money for his municipality. See other New England mayors partipating in the Energy Challenge | Watch this video
Environmental Merit Awards
Environmental Award Ceremony and Winners
Vistit historic Faneuil Hall for part of 2010's ceremony. (Duration: 1:01)
Do you know someone who has done something good for New England's environment? Nominate them for an Environmental Merit Award! SEE the EMA website for details. | Watch this video
Green Chemistry Forum - 14 videos
John Warner
President and Chief Technology Officer, Warner Babcock Institute of Green Chemistry (Duration: 3:15)
Hear the exciting views of the major players in Green Chemistry today. Recorded during the Green Chemistry Forum at MIT December 16, 2010. See all 14 videos on the Green Chemistry website. | Watch this video
Mystic River
The Mystic River Watershed
Voices of the Mystic River Watershed Association (Duration: 6:30)
Hear city mayors, activists and concerned citizens describe what the Mystic River means to the lives of their communities. Visit the Mystic River website. | Watch this video
New Bedford Massachusetts - 3 videos
Cleaning up New Bedford Harbor
Video of the harbor cleanup. (Duration: 3:40)
Hear an environmental engineer describe the process of the New Bedford Harbor cleanup. Visit EPA's New Bedford Harbor website and see all 3 videos. | Watch this video
Working at the EPA - 12 videos
Make a Difference
What's it like working for the Environmental Protection Agency? (Duration: 7:58)
Several current and past employees talk about the mission and their duties at the EPA. See all 12 videos. | Watch this video
Volunteer Water Monitoring Equipment Loan Program
Pembroke Watershed Association
Equipment Loans from EPA New England enable water monitoring (Duration: 2:57)
Seeing their ponds deteriorate over time these residents of Pembroke, Massachusetts decided to act. Visit the Equipment Loan webpage. | Watch this video