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EPA Resources
In this site
Site Map
The site map shows you how the High School Environmental Center is organized
so you can see all the topics, sub-topics, and sites that we link to.
Browse EPA Topics
The High School Environmental Center contains only a portion of the environmental
information that is available on EPA's website. Browse Topics presents
the organizational structure for the entire EPA web domain. Search by environmental
topic, sub-topic, and keyword to find the specific information you are looking
for.
www.epa.gov/epahome/topics.html
Other environmental agencies
EPA does not have jurisdiction over all environmental information. Certain types of information are handled by other federal, state, or local agencies.
State Environmental
Agencies
These agencies handle local issues; you should generally contact them first
instead of US EPA.
- Waste management issues
- Recycling issues
- Mosquito control, West Nile virus
- State and local laws, regulations, and programs on:
- endangered and threatened species, indigenous species
- water regulations and enforcement issues (e.g., polluted streams, sewer system/septic tank requirements, drinking water quality)
- air issues (burning bans, vehicle emission testing, odor complaints)
- fishing regulations
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC)
www.cdc.gov
- Food borne illnesses
- Drinking water safety for travelers
- Diseases due to poor air quality
- Other environmentally-related diseases
- West Nile virus
- Radiation and health effects
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
www.usda.gov
- Food safety
- Use of biotechnology for agriculture
- Forest management
U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE)
www.energy.gov/engine/content.do
- Energy conservation
- Renewable energy sources
- Energy efficiency in homes and buildings
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
www.fws.gov
- Fisheries and habitat conservation
- Endangered species program
- Bird conservation
- International treaties to promote fish and wildlife resource conservation
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)
www.fda.gov
- Food safety
- Applied nutrition
- Safety of medical devices, biologic products, and radiation-emitting electronic products
- Human and veterinary drug safety
U.S. Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)
www.hud.gov
- Renter, homeowner, and landowner rights
- Public building regulations for indoor air quality
- Public housing complaints