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About the Sustainable and Healthy Communities Research Program

Strategic Research Action Plan 2023-2026
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SHC StRAP for Fiscal Years 2023-2026


2023 SHC Program Fact Sheet (pdf) (796.69 KB)

What We Do

EPA’s Sustainable and Healthy Communities (SHC) Research Program takes a systems approach to integrate the full range of available data from public health, physical, natural, and social sciences, toxicology, engineering, and ecosystems research to support Agency priorities and empower communities to make scientifically informed decision. Research is done with and for communities to improve their access to clean air, water, and land for increased health and well-being where people live, learn, work, and play.

Visit our research pages:

  • Ecosystems Research
  • Land and Waste Management Research
  • Health Research

Directors

Scot Hagerthey, National Program Director

  • Phone: 571-302-6703
  • Email: hagerthey.scot@epa.gov

Sarah Mazur, Principal Associate National Program Director

  • Phone: 202-304-8270
  • Email: mazur.sarah@epa.gov

Cheryl Hawkins,  Associate National Program Director

  • Phone: 202-564-7307
  • Email: hawkins.cheryla@epa.gov

Mary Clare Hano, Associate National Program Director

  • Phone: 919-541-5699
  • Email: hano.maryclare@epa.gov

Contact SHC

For general questions about the Sustainable and Healthy Communities National Research program, please contact:

Aaron Ferster, Lead Science Writer-Editor 

  • Phone: 202-557-0696
  • Email: ferster.aaron@epa.gov

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