EPA's Pollution Prevention Strategy, published early in 1991, affirms EPA's belief that pollution prevention can benefit both the environment and the economy, and outlines EPA's approach to private sector initiative to achieve pollution prevention goals. Consistent with the Pollution Prevention Act, the strategy includes using state grants to foster exchange and dissemination of information about source reduction techniques, and to provide technical assistance to organizations to implement prevention approaches. Grant Information on five pollution prevention grant programs is provided in this fact sheet. Integrating the pollution prevention ethic into state or regional institutions. Initiating demonstration projects that test and support innovative pollution prevention approaches and methodologies.
Eligible applicants are states and federally-recognized Indian tribe.
Jackie Krieger or Lena Hann, Office of Pollution Prevention, 202-2454164. Foster more integrated management of nutrients, pesticides, resources and wastes, thereby reducing excessive usage and corresponding risks to the environment. Recognize and capitalize on the critical role of state, local, and regional-based organizations in sustainable agriculture initiatives. Special consideration is given to projects in which farmers actively participate in the design and implementation. The first round of awards in the.