Public Engagement Highlights

Public Engagement Highlights - July 18, 2013 July 17: Florida Man and His Corporation Sentenced for Wetland Violations in Panama City http://go.usa.gov/jjmQ July 15: EPA Announces $15 Million in Supplemental Funds to Clean up and Redevelop Contaminated Brownfields Sites Across the Country http://go.usa.gov/jbAa July 15: EPA Seeks Input for Potential Rule Revision on Existing Uses of PCBs http://go.usa.gov/jb7g July 10: Shell Oil To Spend Over $115 Million to Reduce Harmful Air Pollution at Houston Area Refinery And Chemical Plant http://go.usa.gov/jrkQ July 9: EPA Acting Administrator Perciasepe to Join Canadian and Mexican Leaders for Discussions on Environmental, Health Goals http://go.usa.gov/jaHH July 2: EPA Releases Model Program to Assist State Septic Programs in Managing Water Quality Impacts in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed http://executiveorder.chesapeakebay.net/  July 2: EPA Releases Annual Beach Report http://go.usa.gov/jxmg July 1: EPA and Commerce Link U.S. Analysis and Companies in Environmental Solutions Toolkit http://go.usa.gov/jca9 July 1: EPA Warns Against Use of Refrigerant Substitutes That Pose Fire and Explosion Risk http://go.usa.gov/jcam Featured Highlight July is National Parks and Recreation Month! 2012 was the warmest year on record for the US http://go.usa.gov/becH. As we head into the warm summer months and as you prepare to visit National Parks and green spaces in your community, be prepared to combat harmful UV rays. Be sure to generously apply sunscreen, seek shade, and visit the SunWise website for more tips http://go.usa.gov/jbGm Extreme heat, drought, or nearby wildfires can bring about reduced air quality, increased power use or outages, increase water demand, and more - all of which can worsen health conditions or harm the environment. Find out what individuals or communities can do to better prepare for or respond to harsh, hot weather conditions. One important tip: Generator exhaust is toxic. Always run generators outside well away from doors, windows, and vents. Never, ever use a generator inside. -  More about extreme heat http://go.usa.gov/jbma -  More about wildfires http://go.usa.gov/jbmD -  More about drought http://go.usa.gov/jbmN Recent Videos and Social Media Read the newest contribution to the Environmental Justice in Action Blog written by the current United States Surgeon General, Dr. Regina Benjamin, arguing achieving environmental justice for all communities is a crucial component of improving the nation's overall health http://go.usa.gov/jby7 Also be sure to read the blog about Mayah's Lot, a comic book illustrating a community striving for environmental justice, and the young heroine who galvanizes her community to action http://go.usa.gov/jby8 EPA features locally led efforts in Urban Water Restoration with a video series:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7C-xzsh2sts EPA's video "Look Beneath the Surface" won an Emmy Award! It's a powerful video with an important message: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdwC03n2whQ Encourage others to learn about actions they can take to help the environment and post this ten second video that shows an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xse4dOiMOu4 We want to hear from you! Get inspired and comment on our blog posts. http://blog.epa.gov/blog/ Take Action!   Twitter Chat **Today** at 2:00 pm ET  IPM Webinar July 23 Algal Bloom Webinar July 25 AirNow App UV Index App BeGreen2013 Join us for a Twitter chat **Today** at 2:00 pm ET on nutrient pollution & harmful algal blooms. Use #waterchat to ask a question or participate https://twitter.com/EPAwater EPA Webinar: Tuesday, July 23, 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm ET. Gain knowledge about the basics of school Integrated Pest Management (IPM), the potential health, environmental and economic benefits, and what it takes to put IPM into practice.  https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/527084553 EPA Webinar: Thursday, July 25, 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET. Join us for "Perspectives on the Impact to Public Health of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)," the second in an exciting series of summer webinars about this worsening environmental problem and public health threat. https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/757184026 This app provides you real-time air quality information that you can use to protect your health when planning your day. You can get location-specific reports on current air quality, such as "code orange", and forecasts for both ozone and fine particle pollution (soot). Download the app to find out what actions you can take to protect you and your family's health http://go.usa.gov/bhrm EPA wants to promote sun-safe behaviors and reduce your exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Become more aware of UV intensity and take appropriate actions to avoid health risks by downloading EPA's mobile UV Index App http://go.usa.gov/bhrA BeGreen2013 is an environmental movement that conveys the power of an individual's choice and shows how actions, no matter how small, can help make a difference to sustain our environment. Take action today and make a pledge http://www.begreen2013.com/  and join our photo challenge by submitting a photo to info@BeGreen2013.com Office of Public Engagement  Office of External Affairs and Environmental Education Office of the Administrator / U.S. Environmental Protection Agency / Tel 202-564-4355 / PublicEngagement@epa.gov   You can unsubscribe or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems, please e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.    This email was sent to buzzhairs@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355