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5th Annual Observance
National Environmental Crime Prevention Week
April 16 - 22, 2006, marks the 5th annual observance of
National Environmental Crime Prevention Week
Signs of Environmental Crime
Intergovernmental Partnerships
National Environmental CrimePrevention Week
The week is significant for all of us at EPA because it emphasizes raising citizens' and the law enforcement community's awareness of the importance of recognizing and reporting environmental crimes.
Special features of this year's observation included:
- An exhibit at EPA headquarters
- Training sessions conducted by the four regional environmental enforcement associations
- A new on-line tool that helps citizens report environmental violations
President George W. Bush has officially recognized National Environmental Crime Prevention Week through a special message encouraging all citizens to participate in environmental protection. The President states: "All Americans share an obligation to be good stewards of the environment and to conserve our Nation's natural heritage for future generations." President Bush also acknowledges environmental enforcement personnel at the federal, state and local levels, and emphasizes the importance of their continued success. Read the President's entire message for this year's National Environmental Crime Prevention Week (PDF). (1pp, 61KB,About PDF)
Planned activities for National Environmental Crime Prevention Week
Each year the EPA and the four regional environmental enforcement associations conduct training sessions, host exhibits, and make other presentations to enhance public awareness of and participation in reporting environmental crime.
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Presentations at EPA Headquarters.
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The Northeast Environmental Enforcement Project (NEEP)
will host its training conference in Burlington, Vermont, April 26 - 27, 2006. - The Southern Environmental Enforcement Network (SEEN) and Midwest Environmental Enforcement Association (MEEA) will join forces and host a training conference in Nashville, Tennessee, May 1 - 4, 2006.
- The Western States Project will host its Spring Conference in Boise, Idaho on May 10 - 12, 2006.
Recognizing the Signs of Environmental Crime
We have provided a check list of potential environmental violations,
and safety tips that may help each of us to play a
greater role in protecting our land, air and water. Learn more about
the Signs of Environmental Violations and
What is an Environmental Crime?
Report Environmental Violations
The EPA investigates violations of the environmental statutes administered by the agency where those statutes provide criminal sanctions (to include the possibility of imprisonment) for negligent, knowing, or willful environmental crimes. To learn more about environmental violations, visit What is an Environmental Crime?
If you suspect a criminal violation has occurred, please Report an Environmental Violation.
Celebrate National Environmental Crime Prevention Week and Earth Day 2006
Resolutions and declarations by many law enforcement organizations and other groups are submitted each year. These documents call upon members to celebrate the activities of National Environmental Crime Prevention Week and to carry the message all year long. Included in these groups are:
You will need Adobe Reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA's PDF page to learn more.
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Their resolution (PDF) (1pp, 39KB,About PDF)
Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association
Their resolution (PDF) (1pp, 164KB,About PDF)
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
Their resolution (PDF) (1pp, 162KB,About PDF)
National Black Police Association
Their resolution (PDF) (1pp, 166KB,About PDF)
Women in Federal Law Enforcement
Their resolution (PDF) (1pp, 35KB,About PDF)
National Latino Peace Officers Association
Their resolution (PDF) (1pp, 35KB,About PDF)
Association of National Park Rangers
Their resolution (PDF) (1pp, 66KB,About PDF)
Visit EPA's Earth Day page for more information on what the Agency is doing and how you can help protect the environment every day.
For more information on the National Environmental Crime Prevention Week or how to become involved please Contact Us and an agent will get back with you.