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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¡El federalismo cooperativo en acción!
🌎🤝 EPA participó en el Trade Day 2026 de la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de los Estados Unidos en San Juan para compartir orientación sobre el uso seguro y el cumplimiento de importación de insecticidas y fungicidas, y para conectarse con la comunidad regulada.
¡Un agradecimiento especial a todos nuestros socios federales y estatales!
ALT Tres empleados de la EPA se sientan detrás de una mesa con material informativo sobre FIFRA en el Trade Show de San Juan organizado por la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de Estados Unidos.
🌊🔬 How do EPA scientists study the ocean floor off New York and New Jersey?
EPA’s survey tracks how the seafloor changes over time and provides information to help protect habitats for important fisheries species.🐟
We work alongside our partners to help guide the future of ocean protection.
To learn more, visit:
epa.gov/marine-protection-pe…
U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region retweeted
Happy Children’s Health Month America! From reducing exposure to lead and PFAS, to improving air and water quality in local communities, the Trump EPA this October is highlighting OVER 100 ACTIONS we have taken to keep our nation’s children safe and Make America Healthy Again. Read more about our efforts to safeguard human health and the environment for our nation’s future generations here: epa.gov/newsreleases/trump-e…
U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region retweeted
Since the first moment President Trump was sworn back into office, EPA has been relentlessly delivering on our commitment to be exceptional stewards of your precious, hard-earned tax dollars, SAVING AMERICANS OVER $30 BILLION! Click here to view our new webpage detailing our efforts on your behalf: epa.gov/aboutepa/trump-epa-r…
Today, we introduce our social media series: #EPA in Action on the Hudson
EPA Regional Administrator Mike Martucci is leading the team in our ongoing Hudson River cleanup efforts.
🌊 Join us as we explore 200 miles of the iconic Hudson River, from the upper Hudson to the Battery, highlighting work conducted this summer and fall, using gold standard science to sample river sediment, fish, and floodplains! 🐟🧪🌿
🎥 Watch now!
🔗 Learn more about the Hudson River PCBs Superfund Site: epa.gov/hudsonriverpcbs 🚀
#EPAinActionontheHudson
🌊 The EPA has finalized a cleanup plan to dredge and remove mercury-contaminated sediment and soil from Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, NY! 🛠️ This action protects local health and restores the environment for today as well as for future generations. 🌱
Learn more: epa.gov/superfund/wappinger-…
ALT Calm river or lake with dense green floating vegetation, bordered by tree-lined banks; a small dock and railing lead into the water under an overcast sky.
ALT Greenish water with floating aquatic plants along the shoreline, reflecting in a quiet pond; a thick forested hillside rises in the background with bright sun and scattered leaves along the bank.
🧪🌳 EPA has finalized the cleanup plan for the Chemsol, Inc. Superfund site in Piscataway, NJ! The plan tackles lingering groundwater contamination, harnessing natural processes that are already working to break down pollutants. EPA continues to keep a close eye on groundwater and maintain safeguards to protect the community. 🔬🛡️
Public water is secure, and EPA is committed to keeping residents informed as progress continues.
👉 Read the press release: epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-fin…
ALT An industrial building housing the existing groundwater extraction and treatment system behind a gate with woods in the background.
🎉 Last week, the City of Camden, the Camden Redevelopment Agency and the people of Camden celebrated EPA’s selection of Camden for a $2.5 million grant to clean up part of the former S. Yaffa & Sons facility. After years of illegal dumping created 45-foot piles of contaminated soil and construction debris, this funding will help advance redevelopment plans for the Bergen Square community.
Community members and project partners are marking this important milestone and celebrating collaboration across local, state, and federal partners.
🔗 : epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and…
Photo of the pile: Courtesy of the CRA and BRS, Inc.
#CleanupGrant #EPA #CityofCamden #CongressmanNorcross #CamdenMayorCarstarphen #CamdenCountyCommissioners #CamdenRedevelopmentAgency
ALT Yaffa Aerial image 2023. Courtesy of the CRA and BRS, Inc.
ALT Regional Administrator Michael Martucci, Congressman Donald Norcross, Mayor of Camden Victor Carstarphen and other dignitaries pose for a photo at the Yaffa and Sons brownfields site in Camden, NJ.
Innovation at the EPA Air Toxics Lab in Edison, NJ! 🚀
💨 We’ve just built a custom manifold in-house that can fill up to 18 air sampling canisters at once - triple our previous capacity! That means more samples, faster results, and a huge boost in efficiency for our upcoming indoor air/vapor intrusion testing season.
By ramping up our capacity from 6 to 18 canisters and keeping the entire process in-house, we’re also saving a substantial amount of money. This leap forward in innovation will allow us to analyze even more vapor intrusion samples from superfund sites.
We’re excited to see the impact this will have on our work.
U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region retweeted
EPA teamed up with @TheJusticeDept on Tuesday to protect residents in @EPARegion2 near a commercial sterilization facility in Salinas, Puerto Rico from toxic air pollutants. We announced a proposed $700,000 settlement with Steri-Tech, Inc. to resolve Clean Air Act violations and require a 99.99% reduction in ethylene oxide emissions from each sterilization chamber vent. With this action, facilities will have the proper controls to support safe access to critical medical devices, while also keeping Americans safe. epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and…
🌎🍎 Let’s turn awareness into action for the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste! 🥕♻️
With EPA’s Feed It Onward program, businesses can help keep good food moving forward instead of sending it to landfills. When we work together to reduce food waste, we can make a positive impact, one bite at a time! 😉
🏢 Know a local business that is helping put good food to use? Tag them below and tell us why they would make a great Feed It Onward partner.
Businesses interested in joining can learn more here:
epa.gov/sustainable-manageme…
📸: Michael Flood, EPA
🌊 Happy World Rivers Day! 🌍 Rivers are essential as they sustain wildlife, connect communities, and boost local economies.
Here in EPA Region 2, from New York to New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the USVI, our rivers deserve appreciation and protection.
If you have a favorite river in Region 2, share it below and join us in celebrating their importance! 💙🐟
#WorldRiversDay #ProtectOurRivers #CleanWater
ALT World Rivers Day 2026 September 27 Celebration that highlights the value of rivers and encourages public stewardship and conservation of the world's waterways.
🌪️🌊 Whether it’s a swirling storm or a full-blown hurricane, now is the perfect time to double-check your emergency stash and make sure everyone’s on the same page about your hurricane game plan.
For more insights and clever prep tips, swing by epa.gov/natural-disasters/.
Or, for NOAA satellite imagery and National Hurricane Center data to show this year’s tropical activity in this easy-to-use, interactive map.
nesdis.noaa.gov/imagery/hurr…
#HurricaneSeason #BePrepared #StaySafe
ALT Snapshot from NOAA's Hurricane Center 2026 interactive map.
🛑 September is National Preparedness Month 🛑
🌊 Flood Cleanup & Air Quality Safety Tips 🌊
After a flood, the air in your home can become unhealthy due to mold, germs, and bugs. Protect yourself and your family:
🧹 Clean and dry your house and everything in it.
🧼 Clean hard surfaces; throw away anything wet with flood water that can’t be cleaned.
🦺 Wear safety gear: N-95 respirator, goggles, gloves, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, boots or work shoes.
⚡ Always use portable generators OUTSIDE and far away from the building. Generator fumes can be deadly!
Learn more: ready.gov/
💡 Stay safe and share these tips with your community! 🤝
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🛢️The U.S. Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA), in coordination with EPA, started cleanup work to safely remove oil from the Anguilla Landfill on St. Croix. 🤝🛢️Similar work is scheduled to begin at the Bovoni Landfill on St. Thomas later this year.
🌱These actions will help protect land, water, and public health. EPA will continue to oversee the removal process.
ALT Diverse containers and oil in the ground at Anguilla Landfill during early stages of the removal process.
🚨 Big update on the Diamond Alkali Superfund site!
🌊🛠️ EPA and @TheJusticeDept have announced a proposed settlement with Environmental Resource Holdings, LLC to help move cleanup efforts forward, including work on the lower 17 miles of the Passaic River. This important next step is expected to cost about $125 million and will help get in-river cleanup work underway.
🔗 Get the full story here: epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-pro…
We are working with partners to transform clean dredged rock from the NY/NJ Harbor into thriving underwater habitats. 🤝
🌊As part of the upcoming Harbor Deepening Channel Improvements Project, millions of cubic yards of clean material will be available to be repurposed for subtidal reef construction and restoration of shallow water areas over the coming decade.
🦪 Following a successful August 17, 2026 survey, we confirmed oyster colonization on natural hard-bottom features in the Lower Hudson River. Their ongoing efforts are advancing habitat monitoring and expanding beneficial uses for clean dredged material!
ALT Mark Reiss and Nick Russell of our Water Division collecting data on oysters that have colonized natural hard-bottom substrate in the lower Hudson River.
ALT Cayla Sullivan and David Montoya of the Region 2 dive team conducting a video dive survey of oyster habitat in the Lower Hudson River.
U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region retweeted
Today marks Day 1 of the G20’s Energy Abundance Ministerial, where the United States will be hosting the top energy producers from around the world to advance energy security and find avenues to secure economic growth. @EPA’s Usha Turner details how the Trump EPA will be at the center of these important global conversations. Stay tuned for major updates to come!
U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region retweeted
🚨EPA is heading to the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial! @EPA’s Pouya Lavian shares how leaders from around the work will join together this week to discuss how we can unleash affordable and reliable energy.⚡
️Stay tuned for more updates!
✅ September is National Preparedness Month!
Region 2, are you ready to boost safety and resilience this month 🗓️- at home, at work, or in your community?
👣 Simple steps can protect you from spills, leaks, and hazardous materials - learn more: epa.gov/natural-disasters/se….
ALT September is National Preparedness Month! Each September, we remind Americans to be prepared for disasters or emergencies in their homes, business, and communities.