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RT @epaleezeldin: Over this past fiscal year, 10/1/25-9/30/26, the Trump EPA finalized more DEREGULATION (totaling over $1.6 TRILLION!), th…
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U.S. EPA South Central Region retweeted
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@epaleezeldinOct 22
Started today at the Howard Energy Javelina Plant in Corpus Christi, Texas, focusing on President Trump’s efforts to unleash U.S. energy dominance, and then visited Katzfey Barn in George West, Texas, to meet with farmers and discuss the Trump EPA’s work tackling DEF, Right to Repair, New World Screwworm, and much more.
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and #EPARegion6 Administrator Scott Mason were at the Port of Corpus Christi yesterday! As this port continues to grow stronger, Texas and our nation's economy grows stronger alongside it. The success of this port is not only important for Corpus Christi, but ESSENTIAL for all Americans! Coverage of the visit from @kris6news.
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#EPARegion6 Regional Administrator Mason was recently on the move, sharing good news in Santa Fe with the @NMOilandGas Association. We’re pumped about how EPA is working to provide relief and bring common sense back to oil and natural gas rulemaking and policy. Nationally, New Mexico is the third-largest energy producing state and the second-largest crude oil-producing state, supplying much of the nation’s energy needs. Communicating with states and industry partners is crucial to Powering the Great American Comeback! @EPALeeZeldin
A man in a suit speaking from a lectern. In a blue bubble on the left, text: New Mexico Oil & Gas Association. EPA logo in lower left.

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U.S. EPA South Central Region retweeted
Lee Zeldin
@epaleezeldinOct 22
Back in Texas where I was just at the Port of Corpus Christi. As this port continues to grow stronger, Texas and our nation’s economy grows stronger alongside it. The success of this port isn’t just important for Corpus Christi. It’s ESSENTIAL for all Americans! Coverage of the visit from @KRIS6News.
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Community voices are an incredibly important part of the Superfund cleanup process. #EPARegion6 was glad to engage with the public about the Alcoa/Lavaca Bay #Superfund site at our recent meeting in Port Lavaca, Texas. More about the site at epa.gov/superfund/alcoa-lava….
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Congrats to five students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas, on their President's Environmental Youth Award! #EPARegion6 presented plaques at a school assembly, recognizing the students' collaboration with a local artist to transform discarded electronics into a tree sculpture to raise awareness about the importance of recycling electronic waste. Learn more about #PEYA at epa.gov/education/presidents….
Under a sign reading, “John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation,” five students, an EPA employee, and a teacher are lined up for a photo op. The students are holding plaques.

ALT Under a sign reading, “John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation,” five students, an EPA employee, and a teacher are lined up for a photo op. The students are holding plaques.

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@EPAOct 15
Happy Children’s Health Month America! From reducing exposure to lead and PFAS, to improving air and water quality in local communities, the Trump EPA this October is highlighting OVER 100 ACTIONS we have taken to keep our nation’s children safe and Make America Healthy Again. Read more about our efforts to safeguard human health and the environment for our nation’s future generations here: epa.gov/newsreleases/trump-e…
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Join us October 23 at a community meeting in Alamo, TX, for an update on the Donna Reservoir and Canal System #Superfund site. #EPARegion6 staff will provide information about the site progress, upcoming activities, and ongoing community outreach efforts. @TexasDSHS will also be there to answer health-related questions! More at epa.gov/superfund/donna-rese….
Community Meeting Donna Reservoir and Canal System Superfund Site EPA is hosting a community meeting to give an update on the Donna Reservoir and Canal System site. The EPA site team will provide an update on site activities followed by a Question-and-Answer period. FRIDAY, October 23, 2026 TIME, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CT Alamo Community Resource Center 1429 S. Tower Road Alamo, TX 78516

ALT Community Meeting Donna Reservoir and Canal System Superfund Site EPA is hosting a community meeting to give an update on the Donna Reservoir and Canal System site. The EPA site team will provide an update on site activities followed by a Question-and-Answer period. FRIDAY, October 23, 2026 TIME, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CT Alamo Community Resource Center 1429 S. Tower Road Alamo, TX 78516

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U.S. EPA South Central Region retweeted
U.S. EPA
@EPAOct 12
Happy National Farmers Day! Since Day 1, The Trump EPA has worked hard to ensure we are providing farmers with the necessary resources to feed our families, grow our economy, and protect our environment.
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#EPARegion6 Regional Administrator Mason joined the @statefairoftx’s celebration of agriculture by thanking farming families for their hard work at the height of harvest. No matter what side of the Red River, EPA is proud to work with our nation’s farmers to ensure America continues to thrive. #NationalFarmersDay @TexasFarmBureau @bigtexnews
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#EPARegion6 Regional Administrator Scott Mason wants you to stay safe and be prepared for emergency situations as #HurricaneIsaias approaches the northern Gulf of America coast. We're standing by in our Emergency Operations Center, ready to respond as needed. Stay informed through local officials and follow the guidance they provide!
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#EPARegion6 has approved another Oklahoma State Implementation Plan revision! Regional Administrator Scott Mason said, “EPA Region 6 understands the importance of state-led environmental stewardship and will always prioritize collaboration with our partners to maintain public health standards. EPA will continue to work with the state of Oklahoma to develop and approve common sense environmental plans that protect Americans and provide regulatory certainty for businesses.” This approval supports EPA’s Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative, which ensures clean air for every American and strengthens #CooperativeFederalism.
A man sitting at a conference table with a document in front of him, which he is signing. Two people stand behind him. In the background are several U.S. state flags and the EPA seal.

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U.S. EPA South Central Region retweeted
U.S. EPA
@EPAOct 7
At the Trump EPA, we’re advancing sound science that delivers real-world results for the American people. OASES Associate Administrator Teresa Booeshaghi joined @weartv at EPA’s Gulf Breeze, Florida, research lab to highlight how our scientists are studying pollution and other environmental stressors affecting coral reefs and coastal ecosystems, helping protect clean water and support the communities and economies that depend on it. weartv.com/news/local/epa-gu…

EPA Gulf Breeze lab working to identify how human activity impacts coral reefs

GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- WEAR News got an inside look at a federal coral reef research lab in Northwest Florida.

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#EPARegion6 has proposed #CleanAirAct permits for the Blue Marlin Offshore Port LLC Deepwater Port. The port will be in federal waters about 82 statute miles off the coast of Cameron Parish, Louisiana. #EnergyDominance Learn more and provide comment at regulations.gov/docket/EPA-R…. Read our news release at epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-pro….
On a dark blue background, text in white or yellow: “Public Comment and Hearing. Clean Air Act Permits, Blue Marlin Offshore Port LLC Deepwater Port. Public hearing October 29, 2026, in Cameron, LA. Public comment period open through October 29, 2026.” EPA logo in white in lower left. URL in lower right: www.regulations.gov.

ALT On a dark blue background, text in white or yellow: “Public Comment and Hearing. Clean Air Act Permits, Blue Marlin Offshore Port LLC Deepwater Port. Public hearing October 29, 2026, in Cameron, LA. Public comment period open through October 29, 2026.” EPA logo in white in lower left. URL in lower right: www.regulations.gov.

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Join us for a community meeting TOMORROW, October 7, in Port Lavaca, TX, for the Alcoa/Lavaca Bay #Superfund site. With the @TCEQ, we will provide an update on site progress, including the fourth Five-Year Review. More info at epa.gov/superfund/alcoa-lava…. #EPARegion6
You are invited to the Alcoa/Lavaca Bay Superfund Site Community Meeting. EPA, in conjunction with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), will provide an update on site progress including the completion of the Fourth Five-Year Review and planned activities, followed by a technical presentation from Alcoa representatives. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation. Your participation is extremely welcome. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6-730PM, Bauer Community Center, 2300 TX-35, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Got questions? Need more information? Click on the QR code or contact Adam Weece at weece.adam@epa.gov.

ALT You are invited to the Alcoa/Lavaca Bay Superfund Site Community Meeting. EPA, in conjunction with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), will provide an update on site progress including the completion of the Fourth Five-Year Review and planned activities, followed by a technical presentation from Alcoa representatives. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation. Your participation is extremely welcome. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6-730PM, Bauer Community Center, 2300 TX-35, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Got questions? Need more information? Click on the QR code or contact Adam Weece at [email protected].

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U.S. EPA South Central Region retweeted
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@EPAOct 5
⭐ EPA Employee Spotlight ⭐ Eric Delgado, a Section Chief in @eparegion6's Emergency Response and Preparedness Section. Eric leads a multidisciplinary workforce responsible for emergency response, removal actions, oil spill preparedness, major event planning and responder development across five states and Tribal lands. He’s motivated by the mission and responsibility that comes with being there when communities need EPA most. He’s also motivated by developing people and is proud of the work Region 6 has accomplished to strengthen On-Scene Coordinators’ development and mentoring. Eric enjoys solving hard problems, bringing people together, cutting through the noise, and finding a path forward. The career advice he’d give his younger self is that leadership has a lot less to do with having all the answers and a lot more to do with earning people’s trust. Don’t wait until you have the title to lead. Outside of work you can find Eric spending time with his wife and three sons, or behind the camera shooting sports photography. Thank you making a difference at EPA and beyond!
Graphic with an image of mountains and trees in the background with a photo of Eric smiling in the center. Reads: EPA Employee Spotlight Eric Delgado Section Chief Region 6 - Emergency Response and Preparedness Section “Our work matters most when communities are dealing with their worst day; I value being in a position where we can make a real difference.” Eric has nearly 20 years of experience at EPA. He’s a two-time recipient of EPA’s Geospatial Mason-Hewitt Award for advancing emergency response data management and operational decision-making.

ALT Graphic with an image of mountains and trees in the background with a photo of Eric smiling in the center. Reads: EPA Employee Spotlight Eric Delgado Section Chief Region 6 - Emergency Response and Preparedness Section “Our work matters most when communities are dealing with their worst day; I value being in a position where we can make a real difference.” Eric has nearly 20 years of experience at EPA. He’s a two-time recipient of EPA’s Geospatial Mason-Hewitt Award for advancing emergency response data management and operational decision-making.

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This #FirePreventionWeek, find information about the types of batteries used in households and how to manage them when they are no longer needed. More at epa.gov/recycle/used-househo….
Over a background of an image of the tops of some batteries, headline text in orange and red: “Fire Prevention.” Below that, in a black box in white: “Recycle batteries at a household hazardous waste collection or recycling center. Never put lithium-ion batteries in household garbage or recycling bins. Place batteries in separate plastic containers. Cover battery terminals with electrical tape to prevent short circuits.” EPA logo in white in lower left. Below that is a URL: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/used-household-batteries.

ALT Over a background of an image of the tops of some batteries, headline text in orange and red: “Fire Prevention.” Below that, in a black box in white: “Recycle batteries at a household hazardous waste collection or recycling center. Never put lithium-ion batteries in household garbage or recycling bins. Place batteries in separate plastic containers. Cover battery terminals with electrical tape to prevent short circuits.” EPA logo in white in lower left. Below that is a URL: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/used-household-batteries.

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EPA Region 6 and @NMEnvDep are conducting a Five-Year Review at the 📍Cleveland Mill Superfund Site in Silver City, New Mexico, to ensure the cleanup continues to protect human health and the environment! 🌎 💡 Learn about the site’s history, ongoing efforts, and what’s next for the cleanup: epa.gov/superfund/cleveland-… #EPARegion6 #FromtheFieldFriday
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Winter weather brings more than cold temperatures ❄️ Prepare your home for snow, ice, and potential power outages. For additional guidance ➡️ epa.gov/natural-disasters/sn… #NationalPreparednessMonth
A photo of a landscape with a road that has snow and ice on it in the background. At the top of the photo, there is white and orange lettering with “Snow and Ice Preparedness. Be prepared” at the top. On the right side of the graphic, there is a translucent gray box with white lettering and icons. The lettering states “Snow and Ice Safety Tips”. Put generators outside - always put generators outside well away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, sheds, or similar areas. Never use combustion appliances for heat - never try to heat your home using a "combustion appliance" such as a gas stove, oven, barbeque grill, or dryer. Prevent mold if you have burst pipes and wet walls and carpet, learn how to prevent mold in your home. Mold can cause or worsen health problems such as asthma or allergies in sensitive individuals. There is an EPA logo in white in the bottom left corner with a link to the EPA natural disaster site at the bottom.

ALT A photo of a landscape with a road that has snow and ice on it in the background. At the top of the photo, there is white and orange lettering with “Snow and Ice Preparedness. Be prepared” at the top. On the right side of the graphic, there is a translucent gray box with white lettering and icons. The lettering states “Snow and Ice Safety Tips”. Put generators outside - always put generators outside well away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, sheds, or similar areas. Never use combustion appliances for heat - never try to heat your home using a "combustion appliance" such as a gas stove, oven, barbeque grill, or dryer. Prevent mold if you have burst pipes and wet walls and carpet, learn how to prevent mold in your home. Mold can cause or worsen health problems such as asthma or allergies in sensitive individuals. There is an EPA logo in white in the bottom left corner with a link to the EPA natural disaster site at the bottom.

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