Announcements and Latest News
Announcements
The 20th Anniversary West Coast Collaborative Partners Meeting & Aviation Technology Forum
- March 12–13, 2025: Sessions on diesel emissions reduction along with sessions from the Clean Cities Coalitions
- March 13-14, 2025: Aviation Technology Forum sessions on aviation emissions in partnership between EPA, California Air Resources Board, and South Coast Air Quality Management District
The full agenda, information on logistics like location and hotel blocks, as well as the registration page can be found on the conference website.
Upcoming events and important announcements will appear here when available.
EPA News Releases
View all Recent EPA News Releases
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U.S. EPA awards $2.1 million to American Samoa for environmental protection
EPA News Release: U.S. EPA awards $2.1 million to American Samoa for environmental protection
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Contra Costa Organizations Awarded $400,000 by EPA for Environmental Justice Projects under the American Rescue Plan
EPA News Release: Contra Costa Organizations Awarded $400,000 by EPA for Environmental Justice Projects under the American Rescue Plan
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EPA awards $335,000 for pollution prevention and sustainability projects in Pacific Northwest communities
EPA News Release: EPA awards $335,000 for pollution prevention and sustainability projects in Pacific Northwest communities
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Up to $300,000 in environmental education grants are available for local projects in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington
EPA News Release: Up to $300,000 in environmental education grants are available for local projects in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington
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EPA offers rebates to fund school buses in the Pacific Northwest that reduce diesel emissions and protect children’s health
EPA News Release: EPA offers rebates to fund school buses in the Pacific Northwest that reduce diesel emissions and protect children’s health
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EPA announces over $6M to the Indian Health Service to improve access to drinking water in Tununak
EPA News Release: EPA announces over $6M to the Indian Health Service to improve access to drinking water in Tununak
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EPA awards 15 Northwest tribes nearly $2 million for water quality improvement and wetland program development
EPA News Release: EPA awards 15 Northwest tribes nearly $2 million for water quality improvement and wetland program development
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U.S. EPA Penalizes Four California Facilities More Than $800,000 for Clean Air Act Chemical Safety Violations
Under settlements, facility owners will pay fines, make safety improvements
EPA News Release: U.S. EPA Penalizes Four California Facilities More Than $800,000 for Clean Air Act Chemical Safety Violations
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U.S. EPA penalizes Hawaiian Ice for chemical safety violations
2017 chemical release resulted in evacuation of nearby business community
EPA News Release: U.S. EPA penalizes Hawaiian Ice for chemical safety violations
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After Successfully Obtaining a Preliminary Injunction, Justice Department and EPA Reach Clean Air Act Settlement with Gear Box Z for Selling Defeat Devices
EPA News Release: After Successfully Obtaining a Preliminary Injunction, Justice Department and EPA Reach Clean Air Act Settlement with Gear Box Z for Selling Defeat Devices
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Disclaimer
Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service, by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not constitute or imply the endorsement, recommendation, or favor of West Coast Collaborative or its partners, including the United States Government.
Newsletter
WCC maintains a monthly newsletter called The Communicator that shares relevant resources, funding opportunities, news, and tools to subscribers to help share diesel emission reduction information. Outside of our newsletter, WCC also sends out occasional messages to keep our subscribers up to date.