U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region

Northeast and Caribbean regions of @epa
Serving communities in NJ, NY, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and 8 Tribal Nations.

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⚓✨ EPA takes action to remove an abandoned boat and a large buoy from Shinnecock Nation Long Island beaches, ending the years-long odyssey!

🌊⛵ The EPA, the Shinnecock Indian Nation, and @USCG teamed up for a cleanup operation of an abandoned 27-foot boat and a massive 1,200-pound buoy.

Tap the link to read the full press release and see the impact of this collaboration!

🔗 https://t.co/ZG4X9JOukO

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🛶 Boats, sampling crews, and survey equipment are now active in various locations along the Hudson River as EPA gathers data to support the cleanup of the Quanta Resources Superfund site in Edgewater, New Jersey.

Over the next several months, crews will collect sediment samples, map the river bottom, and inspect the pier structure at 115 River Road. This information will help us finalize the design of a cleanup that will remove contaminated sediment and help protect the Hudson River.

Learn more about EPA's cleanup work at the site: https://t.co/H9Sk6mEhzT

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💬 Let’s talk about the cleanup at Ringwood Mines/Landfill!

🤝 Join EPA and our partners in the community on Wednesday, July 22, to get the latest on the cleanup process and ask any questions.

📍 We will be at the park at Cannon Mine Road and Pipeline Road in Ringwood, NJ from 2:00 –4:00 p.m. and again from 5:00 –7:00 p.m.

Don’t miss your chance to learn more: https://t.co/7NMseIAXhh

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🚧The City of Asbury Park reached another milestone in its Brownfield cleanup efforts with the removal of an underground storage tank (UST) from a property that has remained vacant for decades.

Funded through the City’s $500,000 EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant, this work is an important step toward addressing environmental concerns and preparing the site for future redevelopment.

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Exciting news for Puerto Rico! 🎉 EPA has announced $2 million in Brownfields grants to help clean up communities, create jobs, and boost local economies. Four municipalities—Juana Diaz, Maunabo, San Germán, and San Lorenzo—are getting $500,000 each to revitalize sites and make neighborhoods healthier.

This is a big win for Puerto Rico’s future! Learn more and see the full list of awardees here: https://t.co/tFJxELCUML

#EPA #PuertoRico #CleanUp #CommunityGrowth

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Just got back from the American Cyanamid Superfund Site tour in Bridgewater, NJ! 🚧🌳

Seeing the cleanup firsthand was inspiring, over a million cubic yards of waste cleared and the groundwater treatment facilities in action. The flood protection upgrades including elevated berms and infrastructure were evident and it feels great to know the transformation is making great progress. 🌊

To learn more, visit: https://t.co/TTSETwlLwZ

Read about how EPA is delivering Clean Land for the American people, visit: https://t.co/bKgvsKpKe7

#SuperfundCleanup

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🗓️ Reminder: EPA wants your input on the proposed cleanup plan in Vineland, New Jersey.

The plan would address lead and arsenic in soil on floodplain properties along the Tarkiln Branch.

Public comments help EPA understand community questions and concerns before selecting a final cleanup plan.

Provide your comments before July 13: https://t.co/I2Y3PUpYEP

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Big news for New York! 🚀 EPA just announced over $14 million in Brownfields grants to help clean up polluted sites and boost local economies. These funds will transform communities, create jobs, and turn blighted properties into vibrant spaces.

Together, we're making New York stronger, greener, and ready for the future! Read more: https://t.co/C4ISQQBeLw

#EPAGrants #CleanUpNY #CommunityGrowth

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✨Exciting news for New Jersey!

EPA has announced $4 million in Brownfields grants to clean up and revitalize local communities. These funds will boost the economy, create jobs, and turn neglected properties into thriving spaces. Camden, Egg Harbor, Maurice River Township, and Trenton are getting a fresh start—let’s cheer for cleaner air, land, and water!

Learn more and see which communities are benefiting: https://t.co/2fHhoVtZ2t

#EPA #Brownfields #CleanNJ #CommunityGrowth

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Get the lead out this July—literally!

🛠️ Join us for three FREE Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) trainings: two in New Jersey and one in New York.

EPA Region 2 is partnering with the Region 2 Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit to sponsor these training sessions.

Don’t miss your chance to get your Free RRP certificate!

Mark your calendar for these sessions and register today.

NEW JERSEY SESSIONS
In Spanish
📆 Date: July 22
📍Location: TREC, 55 Ludlow Street, Newark, NJ 07114
✅ Register now – as the course if first come, first served – please send email to [email protected].

In English
📆 Date: July 27
📍Location: TREC, 55 Ludlow Street, Newark, NJ 07114
✅ Register now – as the course if first come, first served – please send email to [email protected].

NEW YORK SESSION
In English
📆 Date: July 30
🕘 Time: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
📍Location: 4 Washington Square, New York, NY
✅ Register at https://t.co/MAOYGEFgjk

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☀️ ICYMI! We're kicking off summer with good news for Long Island Sound!

🌊🐟 The 2026 hypoxia forecast points to another year of improving summer oxygen conditions. We're working with the Long Island Sound Partnership and all of our state and local partners to reduce nutrient pollution, advance monitoring, and invest in resilient infrastructure.

🔬📈 Get all the details here: https://t.co/tUGR4c3J5M

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Let’s cut the waste and grow community impact! 🥕🔪😄

Food banks, grocery stores, restaurants, farms, community groups, food recovery organizations, and businesses across NY, NJ, PR, and the USVI are invited to join EPA’s Feed It Onward initiative as part of Freedom 250.

By putting surplus food and resources to good use instead of in landfills, partners can support local communities and showcase innovation and stewardship as America approaches its 250th birthday. ♻️✨

Join the movement today: https://t.co/scfJ7SACGX

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🌊Seas the data! 📊

EPA scientists are out in Barnegat Bay collecting seagrass measurements and water‑quality samples to understand how this ecosystem is changing.

🌱 Eelgrass is the dominant seagrass in the Northeast. It helps protect shorelines, keeps water healthy, and gives fish a place to live.

These on‑the‑water surveys give us the data needed to restore eelgrass, support wildlife, and protect Barnegat Bay. ‍🧪🌊

#Eelgrass #BarnegatBay

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🚧 What’s happening at the Lehigh Valley Railroad Superfund site?

Cleanup work is moving forward near Gulf Road in LeRoy, New York.

This spring and summer, crews will remove old piping, collect more soil samples and prepare for additional removal of soil contaminated with TCE from the former spill area.

During the work, crews will monitor the air for dust and site contaminants. Contaminated material will be sent to an approved off-site disposal facility, and a soil cover will be placed over the area when the work is complete.

The work will continue in stages into fall 2026 under EPA oversight.

💡 Learn more about EPA's work at the site by visiting our website: https://t.co/CqjNDXq5ay

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Keeping our air clear, land safe and water drinkable relies on the hard work of our expert inspectors! EPA kicked off an Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) inspectors workshop with our state partners that will build teamwork and create better results for the public we serve!

For those interested in learning more about our RCRA program, additional information is available at: https://t.co/OYU9HdEo02

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It was all hands on deck for a cleaner beach! 🚤🌊

We teamed up with the Shinnecock Indian Nation to remove a boat and restore the beauty of the waterfront.

Check out these pics of the boat removal in action !

#ShinnecockNation #BoatRemoval #CommunityCleanup

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📍 Vineland, New Jersey: EPA is digging in to clean up Tarkiln Branch.

We’re proposing a plan to remove lead- and arsenic-contaminated soil from floodplain properties along the Tarkiln Branch and to restore affected areas related to the Former Kil-Tone Superfund site.

📰 Learn more about the plan, how to provide your input and join the June 17 public meeting: https://t.co/I2Y3PUpYEP

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🌪️No espere a un desastre para actuar ⛈️

Los escombros y residuos sólidos causados por eventos tales como huracanes, fuegos forestales y terremotos son el principal obstáculo que los socorristas enfrentan al tratar de moverse rápido a quienes necesitan su ayuda.

Acompáñennos en este taller gratis dirigido al personal municipal de manejo de emergencias y comparta ideas e interactúe con expertos del COR3, FEMA, USDA, y la EPA - elige tu sesión en el mismo enlace:

📍San Juan, 18 de junio
📍Rincón, 26 de junio

Regístrese: https://t.co/XYwtJYeJ2Z

#OMME #EPA #ManejoDeEscombros #GestiónDeResiduos #Emergencias #Municipios #Capacitación #PuertoRico #SanJuan #Rincón

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📍 Passaic River Update: EPA is on the water.

This spring, EPA crews will be collecting sediment and water samples along the upper 9 miles of the Lower Passaic River.

If you live near Clifton, Garfield, Passaic, North Arlington, or nearby communities, you may see up to four boats 🛶 on the river through late June.

This work is part of the ongoing cleanup of the Diamond Alkali Superfund site, helping guide the design of the next phase of river cleanup.

🔗 Learn more about EPA's work on the Passaic River here: https://t.co/iiFmWexlZ6

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📍 What’s happening on the Lower Hackensack River?

The Lower Hackensack River Superfund site stretches about 22 miles through Bergen and Hudson counties.

EPA is studying contamination in the river and looking for places where cleanup work could start sooner.

EPA is evaluating potential early cleanup areas near:
➡️ Kearny and Jersey City
➡️ Little Ferry, Hackensack and Ridgefield Park

💡 Learn more about EPA's work in the river by visiting our website: https://t.co/c518MHulSw