Happy 40th Birthday, EPA!
By Christina Catanese
Forty years ago today, on December 2, 1970, the Environmental Protection Agency was founded.
We’ve come a long way since the 1970s. At that time, a mere 36% of rivers and lakes in America were suitable for fishing and swimming, but in 1998, nearly 62% of these waterways met these criteria. Billions of pounds of pollutants have been removed from our waters, and more Americans now receive drinking water that meets health standards than ever before.
To learn about the environmental challenges and successes of the past 40 years in the United States, as well as vision and priorities for the next generation of environmental protection, visit the EPA@40 website. The EPA Greenversations Blog also has more on the history of the EPA.
However, much work remains ahead to make our waters healthy. What do you think should be the EPA’s priorities for the future? You could help shape the next 40 years of environmental protection!
About the Author: Christina Catanese has worked at EPA since 2010, and her work focuses on data analysis and management, GIS mapping and tools, communications, and other tasks that support the work of Regional water programs. Originally from Pittsburgh, Christina has lived in Philadelphia since attending the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Political Science and an M.S. in Applied Geosciences with a Hydrogeology concentration. Trained in dance (ballet, modern, and other styles) from a young age, Christina continues to perform, choreograph and teach in the Philadelphia area.
Editor's Note: The opinions expressed in Greenversations are those of the author. They do not reflect EPA policy, endorsement, or action, and EPA does not verify the accuracy or science of the contents of the blog.
greetings to EPA!!! Happy happy birthday! More powers!
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Thanks for all you do, EPA. Here’s a toast of clean drinking water to you!! Happy 40th Birthday!
PS Nice website
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Many many happy returns of the day EPA……….
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You got a definitely helpful blog I’ve been right here reading for about an hour. I’m a newbie and your accomplishment is quite a lot an inspiration for me.
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Very informative post. Thanks for taking the time to share your view with us.
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Hey, what an excellent knowledge in your website here Healthy Waters for EPA Mid-Atlantic Region » Happy 40th Birthday, EPA! Regards, Alvaro Jaskolski
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We’re a group of volunteers and starting a new scheme in our community. Your site offered us with valuable information to work on. You have done a formidable job and our whole community will be grateful to you.
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Happy brithday! Looking forward to 40 more!
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Happy brithday!
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Happy birthday, and thanks for all of the good things that you do!
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