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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EPA Seeking to Fund Innovative Solutions for Preventing Pollution
Agency Anticipates Awarding up to $160,000 in Grants Across Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and the Pacific Islands
EPA News Release: EPA Seeking to Fund Innovative Solutions for Preventing Pollution
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ASARCO’s Arizona Copper Smelter Fined $33,000 for Failing to Comply with EPA Settlement
EPA News Release: ASARCO’s Arizona Copper Smelter Fined $33,000 for Failing to Comply with EPA Settlement
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U.S. EPA Awards $400,000 for Small Businesses in L.A. County to Develop Innovative Environmental Technologies
A total of $2.3 million was awarded nationwide
EPA News Release: U.S. EPA Awards $400,000 for Small Businesses in L.A. County to Develop Innovative Environmental Technologies
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U.S. EPA awards $280,000 to advance environmental projects in the California/Baja California border region
An additional $238,000 will be matched by the recipient organizations
EPA News Release: U.S. EPA awards $280,000 to advance environmental projects in the California/Baja California border region
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U.S. EPA otorga $280,000 para proyectos ambientales en la región fronteriza de Baja California/California
$238,000 serán apalancados por las organizaciones adjudicatarias
EPA News Release: U.S. EPA otorga $280,000 para proyectos ambientales en la región fronteriza de Baja California/California
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City of Morro Bay Receives $62 Million EPA Water Infrastructure Loan
Loan will Finance Replacement of Wastewater Treatment Plant
EPA News Release: City of Morro Bay Receives $62 Million EPA Water Infrastructure Loan
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U.S. EPA Fines Arizona’s Uni-Kool for Violating Federal Chemical Safety Standards
EPA News Release: U.S. EPA Fines Arizona’s Uni-Kool for Violating Federal Chemical Safety Standards
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EPA settles diesel emissions cases against three northwest companies
Spokane Valley, Hayden, Idaho companies illegally made, sold devices to bypass emissions controls; resulted in at least 49 million pounds in excess emissions
EPA News Release: EPA settles diesel emissions cases against three northwest companies
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Simplot’s Fertilizer Plant in Central Valley Receives EPA’s Energy Star Certification
Facility in Helm, CA Among First Nitrogenous Fertilizer Plants to Earn EPA Recognition
EPA News Release: Simplot’s Fertilizer Plant in Central Valley Receives EPA’s Energy Star Certification
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EPA and OXARC, Inc. settle Clean Air Act violations at company’s Pasco facility
EPA News Release: EPA and OXARC, Inc. settle Clean Air Act violations at company’s Pasco facility
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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.