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U.S. EPA Awards $1.25 Million in Recovery Funding to the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
(Atlanta, Ga. – August 21, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for the people of Alabama, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $1.25 million to the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition to reduce emissions from truck stop engine idling. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting Alabama’s air quality. Full Story

U.S. EPA Awards More than Half a Million Dollars in Recovery Funding to the East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
(Atlanta, Ga. – August 21, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for the people of East Tennessee, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $581,849 to the East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition to reduce emissions from truck stop engine idling. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting East Tennessee’s air quality. Full Story

EPA Announces More Than $35 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Wastewater Infrastructure Projects in Mississippi to Boost Economy, Create Jobs and Protect the Environment
(Atlanta, Ga. – August 20, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, improve aging water infrastructure and protect human health and the environment for the people in the State of Mississippi, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $35,308,300 to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. This new infusion of money provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will help the state and local governments finance many of the overdue improvements to wastewater projects that are essential to protecting public health and the environment across the state. Full Story

EPA Announces More Than $63 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Water Infrastructure Projects in Alabama to Boost Economy, Create Jobs and Protect Public Health
(Atlanta, Ga. – August 20, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, improve aging water and wastewater infrastructure and protect human health and the environment for the people in the State of Alabama, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $63,321,600 to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. This new infusion of money provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will help the state and local governments finance many of the overdue improvements to water projects that are essential to protecting public health and the environment across the state. Full Story

EPA Announces More Than $60 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Water Projects in South Carolina to Boost Economy, Create Jobs and Protect Public Health
(Atlanta, Ga. – August 20, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, improve aging water and wastewater infrastructure and protect human health and the environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $60,053,700 to the State of South Carolina. This new infusion of money provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will help the state and local governments finance many of the overdue improvements to water projects that are essential to protecting public health and the environment across the state. Full Story

Georgia Receives $669,600 in Economic Recovery Funds to Improve Water Quality, Create Jobs
(Atlanta, Ga. – August 20, 2009) In an effort to improve water quality and create jobs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $669,600 to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A total of $39 million will be awarded nationally to states for Water Quality Management Planning (WQMP) grants, which will keep and create jobs to help prevent water pollution and protect human health and the environment. Full Story

Alabama Department of Environmental Management Receives Brownfields Grant for Contaminated Land Clean Up and Local Job Creation
(Atlanta, Ga. – Aug. 6, 2009) The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has been selected by EPA to receive $930,000 to provide loans and subgrants to help carry out cleanup activities, redevelopment projects, and create jobs for local residents living near brownfields sites. EPA chose to make this selection because ADEM previously demonstrated their ability to assist their community through effective brownfields redevelopment loans. Revolving loan funds are generally used to provide low or no interest loans for brownfields cleanups. This grant was funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Full Story

Land-of-Sky Regional Council Receives Brownfields Grant for Contaminated Land Clean Up and Local Job Creation
(Atlanta, Ga. – Aug. 6, 2009) The Land-of-Sky Regional Council of North Carolina has been selected by EPA to receive $660,000 to provide loans and subgrants to help carry out cleanup activities, redevelopment projects, and create jobs for local residents living near brownfields sites. EPA chose to make this selection because the Land-of-Sky Regional Council previously demonstrated their ability to assist their community through effective brownfields redevelopment loans. Revolving loan funds are generally used to provide low or no interest loans for brownfields cleanups. This grant was funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Full Story

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Receives Brownfields Grant for Contaminated Land Clean Up and Local Job Creation
(Atlanta, Ga. – August 6, 2009) The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) has been selected by EPA to receive $1.85 million to provide loans and subgrants to help carry out cleanup activities, redevelopment projects, and create jobs for local residents living near brownfields sites. EPA chose to make this selection on the basis that SCDHEC previously demonstrated their ability to assist their community through effective brownfields redevelopment loans. Revolving loan funds are generally used to provide low or no interest loans for brownfields cleanups. This grant was funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Full Story

The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Receives Brownfields Grant for Contaminated Land Clean Up and Local Job Creation
(Atlanta, Ga. – Aug. 6, 2009) The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council of South Florida has been selected by EPA to receive $450,000 to provide loans and subgrants to help carry out cleanup activities, redevelopment projects, and create jobs for local residents living near brownfields sites. EPA chose to make this selection because the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council previously demonstrated their ability to assist their community through effective brownfields redevelopment loans. Revolving loan funds are generally used to provide low or no interest loans for brownfields cleanups. This grant was funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Full Story

City of Miami Will Provide Green Job Training through EPA Brownfields Grants
(Atlanta, Ga. – Aug. 6, 2009) EPA has selected the City of Miami, Fla. to receive $500,000 in grant funding to help train community members for jobs assessing and cleaning up brownfields sites. Funding for these grants is supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Full Story

Florida Community College at Jacksonville, FL Will Provide Green Job Training through EPA Brownfields Grants
(Atlanta, Ga. – Aug. 6, 2009) EPA has selected Florida Community College at Jacksonville, Fla. to receive $500,000 in grant funding to help train community members for jobs assessing and cleaning up brownfields sites. Funding for these grants is supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Full Story

EPA Administrator Announces $95 Million In Recovery Act Funds To Unleash American Innovation And Create Jobs In Florida

$95 Million will go to Saft America Inc. in Jacksonville, Fla. to manufacture battery technology for electric vehicles

Nationwide, President Obama announced $2.4 billion in recovery act funding for advanced battery and electric drive components manufacturing and electric drive vehicle deployment

(ATLANTA – Aug. 5, 2009) To accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of electric vehicles, batteries, and components here in America, and create tens of thousands of new jobs, President Obama today announced 48 new advanced battery and electric drive projects, in more than 20 states, receiving a total of $2.4 billion in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Vice President Joe Biden and four members of the Cabinet, fanned out to communities across the country to share the historic announcement. Full Story

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U.S. EPA Expedites Economic Recovery Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions, Create Jobs in Leon County, Fla.
(ATLANTA – July 20, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of Leon County, Florida, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $347,288 to the Leon County School Board to purchase new compressed natural gas school buses, repower existing school buses, and to develop and provide idle-reduction training in the County. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting Leon County’s air quality. Full Story

U.S. EPA’s Region 4 Awards $2 Million in Recovery Funding to the Kentucky Association of General Contractors to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
(ATLANTA – July 17, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for the people of Kentucky, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $2 million to retrofit and repower diesel-powered construction equipment. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting Kentucky’s air quality. Full Story

U.S. EPA Awards $1.4 M in Recovery Funding to Columbus, MS Schools to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
(ATLANTA – July 16, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of Columbus, Mississippi, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,445,851 million to replace and upgrade old school buses. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting Columbus’ air quality. Full Story

EPA Announces more than $77 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Water Projects in Tennessee to Boost Economy, Create Jobs and Protect Public Health
(ATLANTA – July 15, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, improve aging water and wastewater infrastructure and protect human health and the environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $77,627,206 to the State of Tennessee. This new infusion of money provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 will help the state and local governments finance many of the overdue improvements to water projects that are essential to protecting public health and the environment across the state. Full Story

U.S. EPA’s Region 4 Awards More than $1.1 Million in Recovery Funding to the American Lung Associations in AL, GA, KY, NC, SC TN, and FL to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
(ATLANTA – July 10, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of the Southeast, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,118,142 to the American Lung Associations in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida to assist trucking companies in replacing older, more polluting vehicles and installing idle-reducing battery-powered air conditioners. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting the Southeast’s air quality. Full Story

U.S. EPA Awards $1.7 Million in Recovery Funding to the University of Georgia Research Foundation to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
(ATLANTA – July 10, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of the Southeast, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,713,235 million to retrofit on-highway diesel vehicles in Georgia. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting air quality. Full Story

EPA Awards more than $4 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Clean Up Underground Petroleum Leaks in Alabama

EPA: Funds help create jobs and protect Alabama’s land and water

(ATLANTA – July 10, 2009) In an effort to protect people where they live, work, and play, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the distribution of $4,086,000 to Alabama under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to assess and clean up underground storage tank petroleum leaks. The greatest potential hazard from a leaking underground storage tank is that the petroleum or other hazardous substances seep into the soil and contaminate groundwater, the source of drinking water for nearly one-third of all Americans. Full Story

EPA Awards more than $11 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Clean Up Underground Petroleum Leaks in Florida

EPA: Funds help create jobs and protect Florida’s land and water

(ATLANTA – July 10, 2009) In an effort to protect people where they live, work, and play, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the distribution of $11,276,000 to Florida under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to assess and clean up underground storage tank petroleum leaks. The greatest potential hazard from a leaking underground storage tank is that the petroleum or other hazardous substances seep into the soil and contaminate groundwater, the source of drinking water for nearly one-third of all Americans. Full Story

EPA Awards more than $4.9 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Clean Up Underground Petroleum Leaks in Georgia

EPA: Funds help create jobs and protect Georgia’s land and water

(ATLANTA – July 10, 2009) In an effort to protect people where they live, work, and play, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the distribution of $4,970,000 to Georgia under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to assess and clean up underground storage tank petroleum leaks. The greatest potential hazard from a leaking underground storage tank is that the petroleum or other hazardous substances seep into the soil and contaminate groundwater, the source of drinking water for nearly one-third of all Americans. Full Story

EPA Awards more than $4 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Clean Up Underground Petroleum Leaks in Kentucky

EPA: Funds help create jobs and protect Kentucky’s land and water

(ATLANTA – July 10, 2009) In an effort to protect people where they live, work, and play, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the distribution of $4,104,000 to Kentucky under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 to assess and clean up underground storage tank petroleum leaks. The greatest potential hazard from a leaking underground storage tank is that the petroleum or other hazardous substances seep into the soil and contaminate groundwater, the source of drinking water for nearly one-third of all Americans. Full Story

EPA Awards more than $3 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Clean Up Underground Petroleum Leaks in Mississippi

EPA: Funds help create jobs and protect Mississippi’s land and water

(ATLANTA – July 10, 2009) In an effort to protect people where they live, work, and play, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the distribution of $3,084,000 to Mississippi under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 to assess and clean up underground storage tank petroleum leaks. The greatest potential hazard from a leaking underground storage tank is that the petroleum or other hazardous substances seep into the soil and contaminate groundwater, the source of drinking water for nearly one-third of all Americans. Full Story

EPA Awards more than $7.5 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Clean Up Underground Petroleum Leaks in North Carolina

EPA: Funds help create jobs and protect North Carolina’s land and water

(ATLANTA – July 10, 2009) In an effort to protect people where they live, work, and play, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the distribution of $7,554,000 to North Carolina under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 to assess and clean up underground storage tank petroleum leaks. The greatest potential hazard from a leaking underground storage tank is that the petroleum or other hazardous substances seep into the soil and contaminate groundwater, the source of drinking water for nearly one-third of all Americans. Full Story

EPA Awards more than $3.3 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Clean Up Underground Petroleum Leaks in South Carolina

EPA: Funds help create jobs and protect South Carolina’s land and water

(ATLANTA – July 10, 2009) In an effort to protect people where they live, work, and play, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the distribution of $3,324,000 to South Carolina under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to assess and clean up underground storage tank petroleum leaks. The greatest potential hazard from a leaking underground storage tank is that the petroleum or other hazardous substances seep into the soil and contaminate groundwater, the source of drinking water for nearly one-third of all Americans. Full Story

EPA Awards more than $4.5 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Clean Up Underground Petroleum Leaks in Tennessee

EPA: Funds help create jobs and protect Tennessee’s land and water

(ATLANTA – July 10, 2009) In an effort to protect people where they live, work, and play, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the distribution of $4,681,000 to Tennessee under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to assess and clean up underground storage tank petroleum leaks. The greatest potential hazard from a leaking underground storage tank is that the petroleum or other hazardous substances seep into the soil and contaminate groundwater, the source of drinking water for nearly one-third of all Americans. Full Story

Eastern Band Of Cherokee Indians Benefits From Recovery Act Funds To Improve Water Services
(ATLANTA – July 9, 2009) The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will have improved access to vital water and wastewater services through funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Indian Health Service (IHS) today announced $90 million nationwide for ‘shovel ready’ infrastructure projects designed to better protect human and environmental health in Indian Country. Full Story

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Benefits from Recovery Act Funds to Improve Water Services
(ATLANTA – July 9, 2009) The Poarch Band of Creek Indians will have improved access to vital water services through funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Indian Health Service (IHS) today announced $90 million nationwide for ‘shovel ready’ infrastructure projects designed to better protect human and environmental health in Indian Country. Full Story

Miccosukee Tribe Benefits from Recovery Act Funds to Improve Water Services
(ATLANTA – July 9, 2009) The Miccosukee Tribe will have improved access to vital water services through funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Indian Health Service (IHS) today announced $90 million nationwide for ‘shovel ready’ infrastructure projects designed to better protect human and environmental health in Indian Country. Full Story

U.S. EPA Expedites Economic Recovery Funding to Miami-Dade Transit to Reduce Diesel Emissions, Create Jobs
(ATLANTA – July 6, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of Miami-Dade County, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $731,850 to Miami-Dade Transit to purchase new hybrid diesel transit buses and scrap old, high polluting buses. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting Miami-Dade County’s air quality. Full Story

U.S. EPA Expedites Economic Recovery Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions, Create Jobs in Miami, Florida
(ATLANTA – July 6, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of the City of Miami, FL, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $731,850 to Miami to reduce diesel emissions from existing garbage trucks. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting Miami’s air quality. Full Story

U.S. EPA Expedites Economic Recovery Funding to Georgia Ports Authority to Reduce Diesel Emissions, Create Jobs
(ATLANTA – July 6, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of the State of Georgia, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $164,964 to the Georgia Ports Authority to retrofit cargo handling equipment that will provide long term emission reductions. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting Georgia’s air quality. Full Story

U.S. EPA Expedites Economic Recovery Funding to Georgia Department of Natural Resources to Reduce Diesel Emissions, Create Jobs
(ATLANTA – July 6, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of the State of Georgia, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $748,000 to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to provide truck stop electrification technology for diesel trucks at three truck stop locations. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting Georgia’s air quality. Full Story

U.S. EPA Expedites Economic Recovery Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions, Create Jobs in North Carolina
(ATLANTA – July 6, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of the State of North Carolina, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $509,000 to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to retrofit school buses with emission reduction devices and to replace older buses with new, cleaner buses in several counties in North Carolina. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting North Carolina’s air quality. Full Story

U.S. EPA Expedites Economic Recovery Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions, Create Jobs in South Carolina
(ATLANTA – July 6, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of the State of South Carolina, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $553,918 to the South Carolina Department of Education to replace old school buses with new low emission hybrid buses and retrofit existing buses with cleaner technology. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting South Carolina’s air quality. Full Story

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U.S. EPA Awards $2 Million in Recovery Funding to Miami-Dade County, FL to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
(ATLANTA – June 29, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of Miami-Dade County, FL, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $2 million to the Miami-Dade County Office of Economic Development Coordination to repower approximately 300 agriculture irrigation pumps. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting Miami-Dade County’s air quality. Full Story

U.S. EPA Awards $1.1 Million in Recovery Funding to Mecklenburg County, NC to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
(ATLANTA – June 29, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of Mecklenburg County, NC, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $1,116,600 to Mecklenburg County to replace and repower diesel engines in the metropolitan area. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting the City of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County’s air quality. Full Story

U.S. EPA Awards $1,999,900 in Recovery Funding to the SC State Ports Authority to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
(ATLANTA – June 29, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of South Carolina, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $1,999,900 to the State Ports Authority to repower and retrofit cargo handling and other diesel equipment at the Port of Charleston. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting South Carolina’s air quality. Full Story

U.S. EPA Awards $2 Million in Recovery Funding to the Tennessee Department of Transportation to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
(ATLANTA – June 29, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of Tennessee, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $2 million to the Tennessee Department of Transportation to reduce idling emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting Tennessee’s air quality. Full Story

North Carolina Receives $714,400 in Economic Recovery Funds to Improve Water Quality, Create Jobs U.S. EPA: Funds keep and create jobs to help prevent water pollution and protect human health and the environment
(ATLANTA – JUNE 15, 2009) In an effort to improve water quality and create jobs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $714,400 to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A total of $39 million will be awarded nationally to states for Water Quality Management Planning (WQMP) grants, which will keep and create jobs to help prevent water pollution and protect human health and the environment. Full Story

EPA Announces More than $66,000,000 Recovery Act Funds for Wastewater Infrastructure Projects in Georgia to Boost Economy, Create Jobs and Protect the Environment
(ATLANTA – JUNE 8, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, improve aging water infrastructure and protect human health and the environment for the people in the State of Georgia, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $66,261,000 million to Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority. This new infusion of money provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will help the state and local governments finance many of the overdue improvements to wastewater projects that are essential to protecting public health and the environment across the state. Full Story

EPA Announces More Than $54.7 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Water Infrastructure Projects in Georgia to Boost Economy, Create Jobs and Protect Public Health
(ATLANTA – June 3, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, improve aging water infrastructure and protect human health and the environment in the State of Georgia, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $54,775,000 to the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority. This new infusion of money provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 will help the state and local governments finance many of the overdue improvements to water infrastructure that are essential to protecting public health and the environment across the state. Full Story

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EPA Announces $19.5 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Water Infrastructure Projects in Mississippi to Boost Economy, Create Jobs and Protect Public Health
(ATLANTA - May 27, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, improve aging water infrastructure and protect human health and the environment for the people in the State of Mississippi, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $19.5 million to the Mississippi Department of Health. This new infusion of money provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will help the state and local governments finance many of the overdue improvements to water projects that are essential to protecting public health and the environment across the state. Full Story

EPA Announces $600,000 in Recovery Act Funding for Contaminated Land Clean-up, Green Job Creation in Aiken, SC
(ATLANTA – May 20, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced $600,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for Aiken, S.C., to help the communities of Graniteville, Vaucluse and Warrenville clean up brownfields sites which may be contaminated by hazardous chemicals or pollutants. The Aiken Housing Authority and its partners, including the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), will use this grant to return several abandoned textile mills to productive use, jumpstarting the local economy and creating green jobs. Full Story

FRIDAY: EPA to Announce $400,000 in Recovery Act Funds to Clean Up Brownfields, Create Jobs in Talladega, Alabama
(ATLANTA – May 20, 2009) On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will announce $400,000 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to the City of Talladega, Ala., to clean up brownfields sites. The funding will be used to revitalize former industrial and commercial sites, turning them from problem properties to productive community use, and creating green jobs in the process. This is the first investment of EPA Recovery Act funds in Talladega. Full Story

Alabama Receives More Than $442,000 in Economic Recovery Funds to Improve Water Quality, Create Jobs

U.S. EPA: Funds keep and create jobs to help prevent water pollution and protect human health and the environment

(Atlanta – May 19, 2009) In an effort to improve water quality and create jobs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $442,600 to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A total of $39 million will be awarded nationally to states for Water Quality Management Planning (WQMP) grants, which will keep and create jobs to help prevent water pollution and protect human health and the environment. Full Story

Florida Receives More Than $1,300,000 in Economic Recovery Funds to Improve Water Quality, Create Jobs

U.S. EPA: Funds keep and create jobs to help prevent water pollution and protect human health and the environment

(ATLANTA – May 19, 2009) In an effort to improve water quality and create jobs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,336,300 to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A total of $39 million will be awarded nationally to states for Water Quality Management Planning (WQMP) grants, which will keep and create jobs to help prevent water pollution and protect human health and the environment. Full Story

Mississippi Receives More Than $356,000 in Economic Recovery Funds to Improve Water Quality, Create Jobs

U.S. EPA: Funds keep and create jobs to help prevent water pollution and protect human health and the environment

(ATLANTA – May 19, 2009) In an effort to improve water quality and create jobs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $356,700 to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A total of $39 million will be awarded nationally to states for Water Quality Management Planning (WQMP) grants, which will keep and create jobs to help prevent water pollution and protect human health and the environment. Full Story

Kentucky Receives More Than $503,000 in Economic Recovery Funds to Improve Water Quality, Create Jobs

U.S. EPA: Funds keep and create jobs to help prevent water pollution and protect human health and the environment

(ATLANTA – May 19, 2009) In an effort to improve water quality and create jobs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $503,800 to the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A total of $39 million will be awarded nationally to states for Water Quality Management Planning (WQMP) grants, which will keep and create jobs to help prevent water pollution and protect human health and the environment. Full Story

EPA Announces More Than $88,000,000 in Recovery Act Funds for Water Infrastructure Projects in Florida to Boost Economy, Create Jobs and Protect Public Health

(ATLANTA – May 19, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, improve aging water infrastructure and protect human health and the environment in the State of Florida, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $88,074,000 million to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. This new infusion of money provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) will help the state and local governments finance many of the overdue improvements to water infrastructure that are essential to protecting public health and the environment across the state. Full Story

WEDNESDAY: EPA to Announce $600,000 in Recovery Act Funds to Clean Up Brownfields, Create Green Jobs in Aiken, SC

(ATLANTA – May 19, 2009) On Wednesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will announce $600,000 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to the city of Aiken, S.C., to help create green jobs by revitalizing former industrial and commercial sites, turning them from problem properties to productive community use. This is the first investment of EPA Recovery Act funds in Aiken. Full Story

EPA: $1 Million in Grants for Contaminated Land Cleanup, Economic Development in Alabama

Grant amount bolstered by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds

[Atlanta, GA – May 11, 2009] U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson has announced the availability of an estimated $1 million in grants bolstered by funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to help communities in Alabama clean up sites known as “brownfields” which may be contaminated by hazardous chemicals or pollutants. The grants, which include $400,000 from the Recovery Act and $600,000 from the EPA brownfields general program funding, will help revitalize former industrial and commercial sites, turning them from problem properties to productive community use. Full Story

EPA: $4.8 Million in Grants for Contaminated Land Cleanup, Economic Development in Florida

Grant Amount bolstered by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds

[Atlanta, GA – May 11, 2009] U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson has announced the availability of an estimated $4.8 million in grants bolstered by funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to help communities in Florida clean up sites known as “brownfields” which may be contaminated by hazardous chemicals or pollutants. The grants, which include $2.2 million from the Recovery Act and $2.6 million from the EPA brownfields general program funding, will help revitalize former industrial and commercial sites, turning them from problem properties to productive community use. Full Story

EPA: $1.8 Million in Grants for Contaminated Land Cleanup, Economic Development in Georgia

Grant amount bolstered by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds

[Atlanta, GA – May 11, 2009] U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson has announced the availability of an estimated $1.8 million in grants bolstered by funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to help communities in Georgia clean up sites known as “brownfields” which may be contaminated by hazardous chemicals or pollutants. The grants, which include $400,000 from the Recovery Act and $1.4 million from the EPA brownfields general program funding, will help revitalize former industrial and commercial sites, turning them from problem properties to productive community use. Full Story

EPA: $600,000 in Grants for Contaminated Land Cleanup, Economic Development in Kentucky

Grant amount bolstered by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds

[Atlanta, GA – May 11, 2009] U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson has announced the availability of an estimated $600,000 in grants bolstered by funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to help communities in Kentucky clean up sites known as “brownfields” which may be contaminated by hazardous chemicals or pollutants. The grants, which include $200,000 from the Recovery Act and $400,000 from the EPA brownfields general program funding, will help revitalize former industrial and commercial sites, turning them from problem properties to productive community use. Full Story

EPA: $1.6 Million in Grants for Contaminated Land Cleanup, Economic Development in North Carolina

Grant amount bolstered by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds

[Atlanta, GA – May 11, 2009] U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson has announced the availability of an estimated $1.6 million in grants bolstered by funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to help communities in North Carolina clean up sites known as “brownfields” which may be contaminated by hazardous chemicals or pollutants. The grants, which include $1 million from the Recovery Act and $600,000 from the EPA brownfields general program funding, will help revitalize former industrial and commercial sites, turning them from problem properties to productive community use. Full Story

EPA: $3.6 Million in Grants for Contaminated Land Cleanup, Economic Development in South Carolina

Grant amount bolstered by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds

[Atlanta, GA – May 11, 2009] U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson has announced the availability of an estimated $3.6 million in grants bolstered by funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to help communities in South Carolina clean up sites known as “brownfields” which may be contaminated by hazardous chemicals or pollutants. The grants, which include $1.6 million from the Recovery Act and $2.0 million from the EPA brownfields general program funding, will help to revitalize former industrial and commercial sites, turning them from problem properties to productive community use. Full Story

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