San Francisco Bay Program in the News

Navajo Nation Becomes First Tribe Eligible to Administer Clean Water Act Permitting Programs

Today, EPA announced the approval of Navajo Nation's application for "treatment in a similar manner as a state" (TAS) under the federal Clean Water Act for the NPDES and sludge management program.

• Release Date: October 21, 2026

EPA Proposes Plan to Address Lauritzen Channel Contamination at United Heckathorn Superfund Site

Proposal includes dredging contaminated sediment, capping affected areas, and measures to prevent further contamination of the channel

Proposal includes dredging contaminated sediment, capping affected areas, and measures to prevent further contamination of the channel.

• Release Date: September 30, 2026

EPA Awards Record $82 Million to Improve Water Quality and Restore Habitat Across San Francisco Bay Watersheds

EPA is announcing its largest-ever investment in the San Francisco Bay and surrounding watersheds through grant funding under the agency’s San Francisco Bay Program.

• Release Date: September 22, 2026

EPA Invests in Innovative Wetland Projects Throughout the Pacific Southwest

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $3.46 million in wetland grant funding to nine communities across the Pacific Southwest region.

• Release Date: September 14, 2026

EPA Begins Final Phase of Post-Fire Battery Cleanup at Moss Landing

Crews begin building demolition and processing of remaining batteries for disposal

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the start of the final phase of battery cleanup at Vistra’s battery energy storage facility in Moss Landing, California, following the January 2025 fire at the facility.

• Release Date: September 8, 2026

EPA Announces $5.2 Million to Help Protect Drinking Water in California from Cyberattacks and Extreme Weather Events

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $5,194,030 in grant funding for midsize and large drinking water systems in California to help protect them from cybersecurity threats and improve resiliency against extreme weather events.

• Release Date: August 31, 2026

EPA Announces Over $5.6 Million in Grants to Tribes within California for Recycling Infrastructure Projects

Today, EPA announced $5,683,158 for Tribes within California through the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) program.

Superfund Season of Cleanup to Advance Restoration of Clean Land and Water Across the Pacific Southwest

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is excited to announce a huge season of construction starts for Superfund contaminated site cleanups across the Pacific Southwest.

EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $2.9 Million to Improve Drinking Water Across the Pacific Southwest

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing over $2.9 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in the Pacific Southwest.

EPA Announces Over $15.8 Million in Brownfields Grants to Revitalize Communities in California

EPA announced more than $15.3 million in Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) grants to accelerate the cleanup of polluted sites across California. 

EPA Announces Over $7.8 Million in Brownfields Grants to Revitalize Communities in Arizona

EPA announced more than $7.8 million in Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) grants to accelerate the cleanup of polluted sites across Arizona.

EPA Reaches Settlement with Union Pacific Railroad Over Improper Disposal of Contaminated Waste in Oakland

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a settlement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) involving the improper disposal of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) waste.

EPA Returns Chemical Company to Compliance with Toxic Substances Control Act

Action Ensures Transparency Regarding Potentially Harmful Chemicals in Commerce

EPA is announcing a settlement with an international agribusiness company for claims of violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) at its facilities in California and Washington.

EPA invests $15.7 million in PFAS projects across Southern California

New investment in 7 local projects comes on heels of additional recent federal efforts to bolster California efforts against PFAS

EPA is announcing new investments in multiple PFAS treatment projects across Southern California. The funding, which totals $15.7 million for seven projects, will advance concrete, tangible solutions to water contamination challenges.

EPA Announces $27.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Hawaii

EPA is announcing $27.5 million in funding to protect Hawaii from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.

EPA Announces $27.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Arizona

EPA is announcing $27.5 million in funding to protect Arizona from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.

EPA Announces $27.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in California

EPA is announcing $27.5 million in funding to protect California from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.

EPA Announces $27.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Nevada

EPA is announcing $27.5 million in funding to protect Nevada from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.

EPA Announces $6.2 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in the Northern Mariana Islands

EPA is announcing $295,551,000 in funding to protect Illinois from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.

EPA Announces $6.2 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in American Samoa

EPA is announcing $6.2 million in funding to protect American Samoa from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.