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  8. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared a link.
    14 hours ago
    We just announced the next five state capitals to received design assistance thru our Greening America's Capitals program. Congrats to Baton Rouge, Indianapolis, Helena, Frankfort, and @City of Des Moines. We're looking forward to working with your cities and communities!
    Learn more about Greening America's Capitals
    www.epa.gov
    Greening America's Capitals is a project of the Partnership for Sustainable Communities between EPA, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to help state capitals develop an implementable vision of distinctive, environmentally fri...
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  10. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s photo.
    17 hours ago
    Check out NOAA's beautiful photo of Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. This estuary encompasses approximately 73,352 acres of salt marsh and mangrove tidal wetlands, oyster bars, estuarine lagoons, upland habitat and offshore seas in Northeast Florida.
    It's Estuary Wednesday at NOAA! Here's a great photo of the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve in Florida. It encompasses approximately 73,352 acres of salt marsh and mangrove tidal wetlands, oyster bars, estuarine ...
    lagoons, upland habitat and offshore seas in Northeast Florida. The GTM Reserve is located in the East Florida subregion, south of Jacksonville and sandwiching St. Augustine. It contains the northernmost extent of mangrove habitat on the East Coast of the United States, some of the highest dunes in Florida, measuring 30-40 feet, and one of the few remaining "inlets" in northeast Florida not protected by a jetty. Thus, the estuary presents an easy study of what an inlet might have looked like in the past. The coastal waters of the GTM Reserve are also important calving grounds for the endangered right whale. Learn more about NOAA's National Estuarine Research Reserves at: http://www.nerrs.noaa.gov/.
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    Photo: It's Estuary Wednesday at NOAA! Here's a great photo of the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve in Florida. It encompasses approximately 73,352 acres of salt marsh and mangrove tidal wetlands, oyster bars, estuarine lagoons, upland habitat and offshore seas in Northeast Florida. The GTM Reserve is located in the East Florida subregion, south of Jacksonville and sandwiching St. Augustine. It contains the northernmost extent of mangrove habitat on the East Coast of the United States, some of the highest dunes in Florida, measuring 30-40 feet, and one of the few remaining "inlets" in northeast Florida not protected by a jetty. Thus, the estuary presents an easy study of what an inlet might have looked like in the past. The coastal waters of the GTM Reserve are also important calving grounds for the endangered right whale. Learn more about NOAA's National Estuarine Research Reserves at: http://www.nerrs.noaa.gov.
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  12. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared USA.gov's status.
    Tuesday
    Join us in a moment of silence today at 8:46am EDT today.
    Please observe a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
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  13. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared National Aeronautics and Space Administration - NASA's photo.
    Monday
    Check out NASA's satellite image of the large iceburg that split off of Greenland in July.
    Latest satellite view of that big iceberg that split off of Greenland in July. It has split into a few pieces so far. http://modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/individual.php?db_date=2012-09-10
    Photo: Latest satellite view of that big iceberg that split off of Greenland in July. It has split into a few pieces so far. http://modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/individual.php?db_date=2012-09-10
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  14. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared a link.
    Monday
    The average person wastes a half pound of food each day! Tell us how you reduce your food waste. Need ideas? Visit our website:
    Reducing Household Food Waste
    go.usa.gov
    tips for homeowners on reducing, reusing, donating, and recycling food scraps
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  15. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    Monday
    Do you live in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands? Follow our Region 2 Facebook page to learn about our work in those places!
    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency--Region 2 (NJ, NY, PR, USVI)
    EPA Region 2 works to to ensure clean air, pure water and better-protected land in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the eight federally-recognized Indian Nations in those places.
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  19. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared a link.
    September 7
    Scotts Miracle-Gro will pay a $4 million fine for criminal pesticide violations, including illegally applying insecticides that are toxic to birds to its wild bird food products to protect against insect infestation during storage. Scotts will also complete community environmental projects to resolve additional civil pesticide violations.
    Scotts Miracle-Gro To Pay $12.5 Million for Violations of Federal Pesticide Laws
    www.epa.gov
    "The misuse or mislabeling of pesticide products can cause serious illness in humans and be toxic to wildlife. Today’s sentence and unprecedented civil settlement hold Scotts accountable for widespread company noncompliance with pesticide laws, which put products into the hands of consumers without ...
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  20. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    September 7
    Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe met with Youth Sustainability Challenge winners last week. Watch the winning videos, and learn how today's youth are protecting the environment: http://youthsustainability.challenge.gov/
    Photo: Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe met with Youth Sustainability Challenge winners last week. Watch the winning videos, and learn how today's youth are protecting the environment: http://youthsustainability.challenge.gov/
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  22. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    September 7
    Join in this weekend of a thousand suns! Take a moment to bask in the light. From sunrise to sunset, how many others will do the same? Share your scene with State of the Environment. Here's to hoping for... http://bit.ly/globalglow
    Photo: Join in this weekend of a thousand suns! Take a moment to bask in the light. From sunrise to sunset, how many others will do the same? Share your scene with State of the Environment. Here's to hoping for... http://bit.ly/globalglow
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  23. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    September 7
    Congratulations to Charles Monroe for the featured photo today! This trout lived to swim another day in the San Jacinto River, California. What's happening where you live? Share it with http://www.flickr.com/groups/ourenvironment/
    Photo: Congratulations to Charles Monroe for the featured photo today! This trout lived to swim another day in the San Jacinto River, California. What's happening where you live? Share it with http://www.flickr.com/groups/ourenvironment/
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  24. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared a link via Great Lakes Restoration | EPA & Inter-Agency Task Force.
    September 7
    Watch the signing of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement of 2012 here, live, starting at 2 p.m. EDT today.
    Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement Signing | binational.net
    binational.net
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  25. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared a link.
    September 6
    We're funding innovative drinking water research! Check out these newly announced grants to Clarkson University, University of Nevada, Reno; University of Florida and University of South Florida. Their research will help keep harmful contaminants out of drinking water and help promote cost-effective new technologies to meet the needs of communities across the country struggling with water challenges.
    $1.5 Million to Universities for Sustainable Drinking Water Treatment Methods
    1.usa.gov
    Release Date: 09/06/2012Contact Information: Latisha Petteway (News Media Only), petteway.latisha@epa.gov, 202-564-3191, 202-564-4355
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  27. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared a link.
    September 6
    We just partnered with the Green Sports Alliance to work together to address environmental challenges faced by sports venues, organizations and teams! Read our press release to learn more.
    EPA, Green Sports Alliance Partner to Protect People’s Health and the Environment
    yosemite.epa.gov
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  28. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared a link.
    September 6
    We've approved temporary fuel waivers for 8 states affected by Hurricane Isaac (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina). Read our press release to learn more:
    In Support of Affected States, EPA Approves Temporary Fuel Waiver for 8 States Impacted...
    yosemite.epa.gov
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  29. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's photo.
    September 6
    Congratulations to Charles Monroe for the featured photo today! This trout lived to swim another day in the San Jacinto River, California. What's happening where you live? Share it with http://www.flickr.com/groups/ourenvironment/
    Congratulations to Charles Monroe for the featured photo today! This trout lived to swim another day in the San Jacinto River, California. What's happening where you live? Share it with http://www.flickr.com/groups/ourenvironment/
    Photo: Congratulations to Charles Monroe for the featured photo today! This trout lived to swim another day in the San Jacinto River, California. What's happening where you live? Share it with http://www.flickr.com/groups/ourenvironment/
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  30. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared a link via EPA- Water Is Worth It.
    September 6
    Who doesn't love to see a dog running on the beach? Think they are just having fun? Think again. Dogs help keep the beach microbe free through "gull harassment" (yes, that's a term!) EPA scientists explain beach research in ScienceNow
    Microbe-Free Beaches, Thanks to Dogs - ScienceNOW
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    Microbe-Free Beaches, Thanks to Dogs - ScienceNOW
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  31. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    September 5
    What's fresh at farmers market near you? Share it with State of the Environment and enjoy our latest featured photo! Congratulations to Stephanie Marchant. http://blog.epa.gov/epplocations/2012/09/featured-photo-cilantro-for-sale/
    Photo: What's fresh at farmers market near you? Share it with State of the Environment and enjoy our latest featured photo! Congratulations to Stephanie Marchant. http://blog.epa.gov/epplocations/2012/09/featured-photo-cilantro-for-sale/
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  33. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared a link via EPA- Water Is Worth It.
    September 5
    Registration is open for Campus Rainworks Challenge. Colleges and universities across the country are invited to participate in this new design competition where teams will compete to develop innovative approaches to stormwater management.
    EPA Opens Registration for Campus RainWorks Design Challenge Competition
    yosemite.epa.gov
    Release Date: 09/05/2012Contact Information: Julia Valentine (News Media Only), valentine.julia@epa.gov, 202-564-0496http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/greeninfrastructure/crw_challenge.cfm
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  34. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    September 5
    Do you live near the Great Lakes? Like our Great Lakes Restoration | EPA & Inter-Agency Task Force page and learn about what we're doing in that region.
    Great Lakes Restoration | EPA & Inter-Agency Task Force
    The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment.
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  35. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    September 5
    Today is the first day of the Green Sports Summit in Seattle, WA hosted by the Green Sports Alliance. We'll be participating in a workshop and sharing information about our Energy Star and WasteWise tools that help sports facilities conserve energy and cut costs.
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  36. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared a link.
    September 4
    Last chance to share your tips for protecting the water in our environment with us! Use hashtag #EPAtips. on Twitter post your tips in the comments below.
    Link: http://twitter.com/EPAgov
    U.S. EPA on Twitter
    twitter.com
    Instantly connect to what's most important to you. Follow your friends, experts, favorite celebrities, and breaking news.
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  37. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    September 4
    U.S. EPA Scientific Diving Program (EPA Divers), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and Washington Sea Grant, recently studied the impacts to the Strait of Juan de Fuca now that removal of the Elwha River dams is well underway.

    The sediment that has accumulated behind the dams for nearly 100 years could effect marine plants and animals. See more photos at www.flickr.com/photos/usepagov/
    Photo: U.S. EPA Scientific Diving Program (EPA Divers), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and Washington Sea Grant, recently studied the impacts to the Strait of Juan de Fuca now that removal of the Elwha River dams is well underway. The sediment that has accumulated behind the dams for nearly 100 years could effect marine plants and animals. See more photos at www.flickr.com/photos/usepagov/
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  38. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared a link.
    September 4
    Have you shared your environmental tips with us today? Tell us your how you protect the water in our environment on Twitter using hashtag #EPAtips or in the comments below.
    U.S. EPA on Twitter
    twitter.com
    Instantly connect to what's most important to you. Follow your friends, experts, favorite celebrities, and breaking news.
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  39. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared National Ocean Service's photo.
    September 4
    What are you doing September 15th? Here's some info about International Coastal Cleanup from NOAA. Help clean up our oceans and waterways!
    Want to get involved? The International Coastal Cleanup is just around the corner! On September 15, people from all over the globe will come together to pick up marine debris in the largest one-day volunteer event on behalf of clean oceans and waterways. Learn more about events at http://go.usa.gov/rmWm
    Photo: Want to get involved? The International Coastal Cleanup is just around the corner! On September 15, people from all over the globe will come together to pick up marine debris in the largest one-day volunteer event on behalf of clean oceans and waterways. Learn more about events at http://go.usa.gov/rmWm
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  40. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    September 4
    Hot air balloons being inflated with propane burners outside of Helen, Georgia for the second annual Helen to Atlantic ocean balloon race. May, 1975 Documerica by Al Stephenson.

    This month, the Documerica Returns Exhibit is traveling with U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 (Southeast Region) making stops throughout Georgia and North Carolina. For a schedule and other area images check out http://bit.ly/DocumericaExhibitGA
    Photo: Hot air balloons being inflated with propane burners outside of Helen, Georgia for the second annual Helen to Atlantic ocean balloon race. May, 1975 Documerica by Al Stephenson. This month, the Documerica Returns Exhibit is traveling with U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 (Southeast Region) making stops throughout Georgia and North Carolina. For a schedule and other area images check out http://bit.ly/DocumericaExhibitGA
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  41. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    September 4
    Al Reinshagen, mathematics teacher at the White County High School in Cleveland, Georgia, farms a one acre plot in nearby Helen. July, 1975 Documerica by Al Stephenson.

    Check out the Documerica Exhibit as it travels Georgia and North Carolina this month with U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 (Southeast Region) ! September schedule@
    http://bit.ly/DocumericaExhibitGA
    Photo: Al Reinshagen, mathematics teacher at the White County High School in Cleveland, Georgia, farms a one acre plot in nearby Helen. July, 1975 Documerica by Al Stephenson. Check out the Documerica Exhibit as it travels Georgia and North Carolina this month with U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 (Southeast Region) ! September schedule@ http://bit.ly/DocumericaExhibitGA
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  43. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency updated their cover photo.
    September 4
    This photograph was taken by Larry Brown and submitted to our State of the Environment Photo Project. Learn about this project and browse more photos here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1667216@N23/
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  44. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared a link.
    September 4
    It's the beginning of September and it's time for #EPAtips again. Tell us your tips about protecting the water in our environment on Twitter using hashtag #EPAtips or in the comments below.
    U.S. EPA on Twitter
    twitter.com
    Instantly connect to what's most important to you. Follow your friends, experts, favorite celebrities, and breaking news.
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  46. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared a link.
    September 3
    Unnecessary school bus idling pollutes the air, wastes fuel, and causes excess wear on the engine. It’s easy to reduce school bus idling. Drivers, turn off the engine as soon as you arrive at loading/unloading areas. Take a look at idling myths and more anti-idling tips! Tell us your plan for reducing idling at your school!
    Back to School – National Idle Reduction Campaign
    epa.gov
    Clean School Bus's National Idle Reduction Campaign helps your community take action toward a cleaner, healthier environment. It recognizes the important role of the school bus driver as a professional who is responsible for the safety and security of children.
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  50. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared a link.
    September 1
    Today marks the start of Hunger Awareness Month. We're helping grocers, venues and universities set aside their edible food that they can't sell and send it to local food banks. See what you can do to help. Why not feed people instead of landfills?
    Feed People—Not Landfills
    www.epa.gov
    encourages the donation of food to food banks and food rescue organizations
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  51. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared a link.
    September 1
    Did you know that 24 million American children ride school buses every day? School buses are the safest way for kids to get to school, but the pollution from these diesel vehicles have health implications. Learn what we're doing to help and order your free copy of “The Magic School Bus Gets Cleaned Up.”
    Back to School - Clean School Bus Program
    epa.gov
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  54. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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  55. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared a link.
    August 31
    Start the school year with a healthy learning environment. Teachers, administrators, building/maintenance staff and others can all play a role in welcoming students to a healthy and productive school year. Use EPA’s checklists to help all staff members identify ways they can help maintain healthy and safe learning environments, year round.
    Tools for Schools Action Kit
    www.epa.gov
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  56. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared a link.
    August 31
    Have you checked out the winning videos from the Youth Sustainability Challenge? These videos were shown at Rio+20 in June and today the winners are meeting with Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe in DC.
    Youth Sustainability Challenge
    youthsustainability.challenge.gov
    Create a video to tell the world what you are doing in your community to foster sustainability and create “an America built to last.” If your video wins you will be invited to a White House event.
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  60. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    August 30
    Join a live Twitter chat with the Youth Sustainability Challenge winners tomorrow!
    Live Twitter Chat with Youth Sustainability Challenge Winners
    Friday, August 31 at 2:00pm in EDT at White House Council on Environmental Quality
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  61. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    August 30
    Daybreak on the Olentangy River. Congratulations to Rust Gibson for this featured photo! Whether it's a sight for sore eyes, or one easier to turn from, share your view just the way it is with http://www.flickr.com/groups/1667216@N23/
    Photo: Daybreak on the Olentangy River. Congratulations to Rust Gibson for this featured photo! Whether it's a sight for sore eyes, or one easier to turn from, share your view just the way it is with http://www.flickr.com/groups/1667216@N23/
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