We provide free technical assistance to local government & non-profits entities interested in brownfield redevelopment in EPA Regions 2 & 4. RTs not endorsement
@EPAregion2 Deputy Regional Administrator Alyssa Arcaya and Larry Rothchild, Senior Managing Director for Workforce Development at St. Nicks Alliance, celebrate graduates of the @stnicksalliance Brownfields Job Training Program—part of the 20,000+ Brownfields graduates nationwide—highlighting how EPA investments create good-paying jobs and help clean land across America.
🚨 FINAL CALL — Proposals Due Tomorrow 🚨
If you’ve been meaning to submit for NSCW 2026, this is it. The Call for Presentations closes tomorrow, February 20.
𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘄 ➡️ https://t.co/pJjTUnrtnZ
#NSCW2026#BCONE#CallForPresentations#Brownfields
💧 Cleanup Progress Check: Invictus Energy Site
When contamination is discovered, the priority is control, safety, and protection.
At the Invictus Energy site, EPA crews have removed over 250,000 gallons of contaminated water, oil, and sludge while stabilizing leaking tanks and preparing for next cleanup steps.
Work is transitioning toward on-site treatment solutions — a process that requires coordination, careful planning, and oversight to protect the surrounding community.
Cleanup work isn’t instant, but progress continues.
🔗 Community partners, including Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, provided on-site coverages. View their updates: https://t.co/IU2adGFvVb
#EPASoutheast #BehindTheWork #ProtectingCommunities #CleanupInProgress
🚰 Water main breaks happen — and cold snaps can make them more likely by stressing and freezing pipes. If a water main break happens, follow guidance from your local utility, which leads response efforts (boil-water notices, flushing instructions), and avoid flooded areas.
💧 🛠️ Check out EPA’s tips for staying safe if service is disrupted: https://t.co/s0HqjAEM06
Say hello to Greg! 🗣️ He’s our NJIT TAB guide for EPA Brownfield Grantees.
Reporting = Compliance + Funding Security. 🔐
Check out our new learning module to follow Greg as he masters ACRES, ASAP, and FFR reporting.
Start here: https://t.co/VwWR4P5lQb
Did you know that the only RadNet air monitoring station in the Caribbean is operated by EPA in Guaynabo Puerto Rico?
☢️ It operates 24/7, and provides near-real time measurements of ambient gamma radiation that are publicly accessible on https://t.co/d8FWYwv15L
🧪 The filters on RadNet monitor system capture particles from the air (airborne particulates). The RadNet operators collect the filters and send them to EPA’s National Analytical Radiation Environmental Laboratory (NAREL) for screening. Access the results via https://t.co/d8FWYwv15L
🧩It is one of 140 in the Unites States
Find out more about the EPA's Nationwide Environmental Radiation Monitoring Program here: https://t.co/J4LNfS74wT
#RadNet #AirQuality #EPA #Caribbean #PuertoRico #USVI #VirginIslands
📣 SAVE THE DATE - NSCW is moving back to early summer 📣
You asked. We listened. NSCW 2026 returns June 16–17 at MGM Springfield, right where the Northeast’s most important brownfield redevelopment conversations happen
Stay tuned.
The Call for Presentations goes live next week
ICYMI: We're installing monitors as part of a special study with @NYSDEC
These monitors measure particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers, known as PM2.5, which comes from vehicle emissions and industrial processes, posing serious health risks such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. The EPA studies PM2.5 to monitor air quality, ensure compliance with health standards, and develop effective pollution control strategies.
In this project, we set up seven separate samplers to ensure we gather accurate data. Collocation studies, like this one, are vital. They help us verify that our monitoring equipment gives consistent and accurate results by comparing how multiple instruments perform in the same environment. This is crucial for ensuring we effectively track air quality and protect public health!
Stay tuned for more updates! 🌱🔍
Join NJIT TAB’s Cailyn Bruno for an interactive workshop on nature-based solutions & sustainable reuse of contaminated sites. Help shape the future of the fictional town of Hydroville and learn how NJIT TAB can support your brownfield goals. 🌱
More info: https://t.co/JEaaw7eViR
📢 Act Now: Brownfields Grants Available! 🌟
Apply for up to $4M for cleanup and assessment!
Multipurpose Grants: Up to $1M
Cleanup Grants: Up to $4M
Assessment Grants: Up to $4M
Deadline: January 28, 2026
Apply at: https://t.co/rsyIS6Qf77
More info: https://t.co/DaZsrjOT7D
📢 ¡Subvenciones brownfields disponibles! 🌟
¡Solicita hasta $4 millones para limpieza y evaluación ambiental!
Subvenciones multiuso: Hasta $1 millón
Subvenciones para remediación: Hasta $4 millones
Subvenciones para evaluación ambiental: Hasta $4 millones
Fecha límite: 28 de enero de 2026
Solicita en: https://t.co/rsyIS6Qf77
Más información: https://t.co/DaZsrjOT7D
⚠️ DEADLINE TOMORROW: Jan 14th is the final day to submit your draft grant application for review!
Don't miss out on expert feedback to strengthen your application. 📩 Submit your Word doc draft to [email protected]. We’re here to help you secure funding!
🏔️ SAVE THE DATE! #Brownfields2027 is heading to Salt Lake City, May 25-28!
Still reminiscing about Chicago? 🏙️ The conference team just released photos & session recaps:
📸: https://t.co/IbHGz4hb9Z
📝: https://t.co/Qlk4eraU0V
🌄✨ EPA Approves Plans to Protect Stunning Vistas! 🌿🏞️
We're excited to announce the approval of plans to safeguard the breathtaking views in national parks and protected areas in Tennessee and South Carolina, including:
• 🌲 Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• 🌳 Joyce Kilmer - Slickrock National Wilderness Area
• 🌊 Cape Romain Wilderness Area
Learn about Tennessee’s plan here:
🔗 https://t.co/O0iC9oJI41
South Carolina’s plan here:
🔗 https://t.co/FdpVjEp5xQ
#ProtectOurParks #NaturalBeauty #EPASoutheast 🌿🌄✨
🌿🛶 Embracing the Everglades Beauty! 🌾🐊
Join EPA Southeast Regional Administrator Kevin McOmber as he glides through the heart of the Everglades for a meaningful visit with the Miccosukee Tribe in Miami, FL. 🌿✨
This gathering addresses Tribal concerns and strengthens relationships.
RA McOmber and the team were immersed in the natural splendor of this unique landscape via airboat and visits a tree island taking in the natural beauty that the Tribe holds dear. 🌱🌅
EPA Southeast remains dedicated to ensuring clean air and safe water for all who cherish our great land. 🌍💧
#EvergladesAdventure #MiccosukeeTribe #EPASoutheast 🐊🌿🛶
❄️ This Is Your Last Shot to Kick Off 2026 Right
📅 January 14, 2026 — 5:00 PM
📍 WeHa Brewing & Roasting Co., West Hartford, CT
💲 $55 Members | $75 Non-Members
👉 RSVP & secure your TODAY:
https://t.co/mBXDWggyGC
🤝 Last week, the EPA met with the Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force (HETF) at the regional office in New York City.
Senior @EPAregion2 leadership is working with the HETF to protect the public health and environment at the Onondaga, Tonawanda Seneca and Tuscarora Nations for its future generations.
Some important topics discussed included the protection of drinking water, recycling and solid waste management, and indoor and outdoor air sampling and assessment. We look forward to our continued partnership and collaboration.
📍 Rockaway Township, New Jersey
Tomorrow, @EPAregion2 will be hosting a virtual public meeting at 6:00 p.m. to provide an overview of the proposed cleanup plan for the Radiation Technology Inc. Superfund site in Rockaway Township, New Jersey. The plan focuses on continued monitoring to ensure groundwater remains isolated deep underground, away from Lake Denmark and protective of the community.
🔗 Learn more about the plan and how to join: https://t.co/c9WzorSbYN
🌿🤝 Out of the Boardroom Into the Wild! 🌾🌍
Watch EPA Southeast Regional Administrator Kevin McOmber as he steps into the world of his partners, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, on a recent reservation trip. This visit aims to strengthen the bond between government and tribal nations as they discussed triumphs and challenges. 🌟🤝
During his visit, RA McOmber also took time to:
🏛️ Explore the Big Cypress Reservation and visit the Ah-Tah-Thi-KiI Museum.
🚜 Tour the Everglades on an ATV to witness the Tribe's efforts in managing non-native species like the python.
💧 Discover the innovative work at the water treatment plant and learn about their water quality program, including their algae torch and turnpike project.
Together, we're building a future of collaboration and respect for our shared environment. 🌿✨
#PartnershipInAction #SeminoleTribe #EPASoutheast #TribalConnections 🤝🌿🌍
Looking back at a great conversation about recycling and sustainability in Puerto Rico! 🌎♻️
@EPAregion2 teamed up with Puerto Rico’s Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (@DRNAPR), the Institute for Sustainability Engagement from @SyracuseU, and the Municipality of Trujillo Alto at the Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership’s annual meeting to share updates and ideas from across government and beyond.
Big takeaway from the private-sector panel: Puerto Rico’s circular economy grows when we work together—across sectors—to boost public education, reduce contamination, and invest in innovation to tackle market and infrastructure challenges.
Collaboration + education + innovation = progress 💪✨
#CleanAirLandandWater #CooperativeFederalism #CrossAgencyPartnership