US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Post

We are so proud that EPA is ranked as one of the best places to work in the federal government by the Partnership for Public Service and Boston Consulting Group (BCG)! 5️⃣ EPA came in 5th place in the midsize agency category! We owe this achievement to our dedicated staff, who work tirelessly to make a positive impact on communities and the environment. 🙌 The rankings are based on responses from more than 1 million civil servants—the highest total in the history of the #FedBPTW! View a detailed breakdown of the rankings at bestplacestowork.org.

📢 Announcing a funding opportunity for Water Researchers! Help ensure clean and safe drinking water and better our understanding of the impacts, risk and strategies of de facto #WaterReuse. De facto water reuse is when a community draws water from a river or reservoir that includes some fraction of treated wastewater from upstream communities. To learn how to apply for this #WaterReuse funding opportunity, register to attend our July 11 informational webinar ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eGwF_Ew6 Learn more about de facto water reuse ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eeBjsyR5

Meet #EPAer Dr. Mohamed Ghorab, a toxicologist scientist working in EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs who's been named to the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) 40 Under 40 Recognition Program Award. 🏅 This recognition was awarded to Dr. Ghorab in appreciation of his dedication to notable achievements in environmental science and engineering, for exemplifying scientific excellence through his work on chemical safety, pollution prevention, risk assessment, and environmental health. Dr. Ghorab plays a crucial role in the One Health approach initiative within EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD), which promotes integrated solutions for human, animal, and environmental health. 👉 In addition to his EPA responsibilities, Dr. Ghorab mentors STEM students, emphasizing career development in toxicology as an adjunct assistant professor at University of California, Davis. "I am passionate about mentoring the next generation of scientists and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. By advancing innovative methods and integrated health solutions, we can make a significant impact on environmental health and public safety," said Dr. Ghorab. 👏 Congratulations to Dr. Ghorab for his 40 Under 40 award! We are proud to have Dr. Ghorab as an EPAer, driving positive change in toxicology and environmental health 🌏

In many areas, glaciers provide communities and ecosystems with a reliable source of streamflow and drinking water. Glaciers are an important climate change indicator because physical changes in glaciers—whether they are growing or shrinking, advancing or receding—provide visible evidence of changes in temperature and precipitation. If glaciers lose more ice than they can accumulate through new snowfall, they ultimately add more water to the oceans, leading to a rise in sea level. On average, glaciers worldwide have been losing mass since at least the 1970s, which in turn has contributed to observed changes in sea levels. The rate at which glaciers are losing mass appears to have accelerated over roughly the last decade. 🧊Learn more about glaciers as climate change indicators: https://lnkd.in/ebrc2bFd

Current methods for detecting contaminants in water are costly, time-consuming, and need specialized labs and highly trained personnel. We launched the Water Toxicity Sensor Challenge to help meet the need for better ways to monitor toxicity in water. We are proud to announce the #WaterTox Challenge Phase 2 winner, Aqua-Science LLC! Aqua Science LLC's BioLight Toxy instrument submitted by Kathy Miklas is designed to detect toxicity in water that could have adverse health effects. Read more about the Phase 2 winner ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dW7i3CXt

EPA has made remarkable strides in achieving our mission of protecting human health and the environment. We’re celebrating progress in: ⚖️ Advancing environmental justice 🔬 Investing in science 🌎 Taking bold climate action

Help us protect our nation's environment by identifying and reporting environmental violations. 🚨 Environmental violations are not always obvious. EPA’s Report a Violation information page helps explain what is and isn't an environmental crime. Check out the link to learn more about possible environmental violations and how to report them: epa.gov/report-violation

📢 U.S. Small Businesses, fund your eco-innovation with #EPAsbir! Our 2024-2025 Small Business Innovation Research Phase I solicitation is open now through August 21! We are accepting proposals for Phase 1 projects from U.S. small businesses to develop and commercialize innovative environmental technologies. Proposals should be responsive to this year’s topics of clean and safe water, air quality and climate, homeland security, sustainable materials/circular economy, or safer chemicals. Phase I awardees receive up to $100,000 for six month projects for “proof of concept”. Visit our SBIR website to learn about this funding opportunity ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gsVZt3X

It's #NationalOceansMonth! #DYK EPA's dive team helps to survey coral reef conditions? Corals can be found throughout the world’s oceans, in both shallow and deep water, and are among the most biologically diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth. Coral reefs are great indicators of water quality and the overall health of coastal watersheds. 🪸 Learn more about coral reefs and how we protect them: https://lnkd.in/eCz_qBuC #EPADivers