More than 50 people attended a free workshop last week hosted by U.S. EPA. The workshop focused on explaining the reporting requirements for facilities that manufacture, process or use toxic chemicals. The training focused on the federal Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). The TRI is a database with information from around the United States. It includes…
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) will be offering the Water and Wastewater Operators Exam next month. As of today, more than 65 individuals are registered to take the exam. The tests will be offered on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Those who submitted complete applications by Oct. 26, and meet the exam criteria, will…
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) along with the Guam Department of Agriculture’s Forestry and Soil Resources Division, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and volunteer groups are seeking volunteers for a tree planting event Saturday, Oct. 27. The tree planting events are open to the public and volunteers…
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Oct. 14, 2012 – The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) will be meeting with federal counterparts about the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) this week. The EPCRA program is a nationwide initiative to help communities plan for emergencies that may involve hazardous substances like petroleum-based products. The program includes multiple public information…
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The Guam Environmental Education Committee is hosting a free snorkeling event this weekend.. The EEC Ready, Ready, Set, Snorkel event is from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Merizo Pier in Merizo. The event is free and registration is not necessary. The event is open to all ages and abilities and…
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the Guam Department of Agriculture, Yona Mayor’s Office and Faith Presbyterian and Christian Reformed Church partnered to host a beach improvement and tree planting day with visiting marines from various ships. More than 30 marines assisted with the effort to clear overgrowth, plant native trees and repaint…
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