What is the EPA’s Role?

The EPA provides a wide range of expertise in water quality, marine debris, wetland restoration, and non-point source nutrient reduction to support the Deepwater Horizon Planning efforts and long-term restoration projects. 

EPA has served as a Co-Implementing Trustee for several water quality, nutrient reduction, and living coastal and marine resources restoration projects. 

• Upper Pascagoula Water Quality Enhancement Project
• Reducing Marine Debris Impacts on Birds and Sea Turtles
• Improve Native Habitat by Removing Marine Debris from Mississippi Barrier Islands