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Research Milestones

EPA Research Milestones

Each year, our researchers build on more than 50 years of science to protect the environment and public health. We work with states, tribes, and communities to provide the tools and resources they need. Year after year, we conduct innovative science to address our nation's top environmental priorities.

Since 1970 when the EPA was established, the Agency's researchers and partners have provided the data, knowledge, and tools needed to tackle the most pressing environmental and related health challenges the nation has faced. On this page, you'll find links to milestones and other resources grouped by research area.

Air Quality

Climate Change

Climate Change Research

Ecosystem Health

photo of a forest ecosystem

Emergency Response

Research

Healthy Communities

Sustainable and Healthy Communities Research

Human Health Risk Assessment

Human Health Risk Assessment

Human Health Risk Assessment Research Milestones

Land and Waste

Remediation of a contaminated site

Safe Water

Safe and Sustainable Water Resources Research

Safer Chemicals

Chemical Safety for Sustainability Research