Our MissionThe mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment. Show
EPA works to ensure that:
To accomplish this mission, we:Develop and enforce regulationsWhen Congress writes an environmental law, we implement it by writing regulations. Often, we set national standards that states and tribes enforce through their own regulations. If they fail to meet the national standards, we can help them. We also enforce our regulations, and help companies understand the requirements. Learn more:
Give grantsNearly half of our budget goes into grants to state environmental programs, non-profits, educational institutions, and others. They use the money for a wide variety of projects, from scientific studies that help us make decisions to community cleanups. Overall, grants help us achieve our overall mission: protect human health and the environment. Learn more:
Study environmental issuesAt laboratories located throughout the nation, we identify and try to solve environmental problems. To learn even more, we share information with other countries, private sector organizations, academic institutions, and other agencies. Learn more:
Sponsor partnershipsWe don't protect the environment on our own. We work with businesses, non-profit organizations, and state and local governments through dozens of partnerships. A few examples include conserving water and energy, minimizing greenhouse gases, re-using solid waste, and getting a handle on pesticide risks. In return, we share information and publicly recognize our partners. Teach people about the environmentProtecting the environment is everyone's responsibility, and starts with understanding the issues. The basics include reducing how much energy and materials you use, reusing what you can and recycling the rest. There's a lot more about that to learn!
Publish informationThrough written materials and this website, EPA informs the public about our activities.
What we don't doSome problems that seem like something we would handle are actually the responsibility of other federal, tribal, state or local agencies. It may be most appropriate for you to contact your city, county, or state environmental or health agency, or another federal agency, rather than EPA. For example:
Read more about environmental concerns we don't handle, and suggestions for who might be able to help What is the core public health function that is the focus of the Environmental Protection Agency?The Environmental Protection Agency is a United States federal government agency whose mission is to protect human and environmental health. The EPA regulates the manufacturing, processing, distribution, and use of chemicals and other pollutants.
What are the core function of public health?The core functions of Public Health include Assessment, Policy Development, and Assurance. The ten essential Public Health services are listed below and categorized under the appropriate core function.
What is the focus of environmental health?Environmental health is the branch of public health that: focuses on the relationships between people and their environment; promotes human health and well-being; and fosters healthy and safe communities. Environmental health is a key part of any comprehensive public health system.
What agency is responsible for environmental protection?Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), agency of the U.S. government that sets and enforces national pollution-control standards.
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