Council on Environmental Quality

“Our focus is to ensure that there is a strong science and policy basis for our environmental policy, to move the nation to greater reliance on clean energy and increase energy security, to combat global warming while growing the green economy, to protect public health and the environment, especially in vulnerable communities, and to protect and restore our great ecosystems.”

– Chair Nancy Sutley

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CEQ Blog

  • September 14, 2012 at 12:53 PM EDT

    USDA Drought Code Sprint: Giving Americans One-Click Access to Federal Drought Relief

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture challenges you to design innovative apps to connect farmers, ranchers, and others with the latest information on drought conditions and Federal drought relief resources.

  • September 10, 2012 at 12:46 PM EDT

    Federal Buildings Leading By Example

    The U.S. Green Building Council discusses the Federal Government's leadership in promoting energy efficient buildings, which will be highlighted along with other innovative Federal projects at the GreenGov Symposium on September 24-26.

  • August 31, 2012 at 3:52 PM EDT

    Young Americans Building a Sustainable Future

    The winners of the Youth Sustainability Challenge gathered at the White House to meet senior environmental policy-makers and discuss how young people can be leaders in promoting sustainability in their campuses, schools, and hometowns.

  • August 30, 2012 at 11:52 AM EDT

    What the New Fuel Economy Standards Mean for You

    The Administration has announced new standards that will increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 miles per gallon for cars and light-duty trucks by model year 2025. Learn more about how these standards will curb pollution, spur jobs, and save consumers money at the gas pump.

  • August 3, 2012 at 9:40 AM EDT

    Helping Communities Diversify Their Energy Sources

    The Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment at the U.S. Department of Agriculture discusses how biomass energy projects can restore forests, create jobs, and save money.

  • July 31, 2012 at 8:55 AM EDT

    Growing Our Economy Through the Great Outdoors

    The President of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association discusses how the Obama Administration's work to protect our outdoor spaces is important for small businesses and our economy.

  • July 27, 2012 at 10:56 AM EDT

    Advancing National Security Through Energy Security

    Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus discusses the recent Great Green Fleet demonstration in which a carrier strike group used advanced biofuels during the largest maritime exercise in the world.

  • July 24, 2012 at 3:26 PM EDT

    Promoting Sustainable Health Care

    The President of Health Care Without Harm discusses the Healthier Hospitals Initiative's campaign to promote sustainability in hospitals and health care facilities across the country

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Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration

Updated Principles and Guidelines for Water and Land Related Resources Implementation Studies (P&G)

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