Celebrating 50 years of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, founded December 2, 1970

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Learn more about EPA at 50

EPA's Administrators

Since its founding in 1970, EPA has had 14 administrators appointed by the president.
VIDEO: EPA's administrators talk about their tenure at EPA's helm.
Learn more about EPA history.

EPA at 50: Commemorative Items

Check out the entire line of clothing, mugs, water bottles, and more.

Learn more at the 50th anniversary store Exit