Page Text: Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice at the EPA
Read the Annual Environmental Justice Reports to learn how the Agency’s programs and resources serve vulnerable communities across the country. Also stay connected through our ListServ and following us on Twitter !
EPA Announces $1.6 Million in EJ Grants for Tribal Nations
Grant proposal packages must be submitted by May 20, 2022. To learn more, visit: Environmental Justice Small Grants Program .
Join us for the NEJAC and WHEJAC Public Meetings!
Learn more about upcoming NEJAC public meetings and learn more about upcoming WHEJAC public meetings .
EJScreen 2.0 is Here!
Check out EJScreen 2.0 : the Agency's update to the award-winning screening and mapping tool that helps you better understand environmental and health burdens in communities. Explore the updated tool - now optimized for your mobile device!
1
3
4
Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. This goal will be achieved when everyone enjoys:
Read the Factsheet about the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice.
The same degree of protection from environmental and health hazards, and
Equal access to the decision-making process to have a healthy environment in which to live, learn, and work.