EPA Research Updates
In the 1980s, acid rain was a huge environmental problem. Through their work in the national effort to combat acid rain, EPA scientists helped usher in a new chapter of environmental science.
The Water Quality Analysis Simulation Program (WASP) is one of the most widely used water quality models in the world. WASP was developed in the private sector but was released publicly in 1981. Since its public release, EPA scientists have been improving and refining the model so it can be used for a wide variety of water quality prediction contexts.
EPA researchers have always worked with the states to respond to ongoing environmental and public health challenges. More recently, EPA has made working directly with the states an explicit part of its strategic research planning through a partnership with the Environmental Council of the States.
Our 50th anniversary commemoration continues with an interview with EPA's Dr. Jerry Blancato. Dr. Blancato, Director of the Office of Science Information Management in EPA’s Office of Research and Development, reflects on his career at EPA which began in 1985.
Calling small businesses! EPA's SBIR Phase 1 solicitation is closing soon. Apply for funding to create your environmental technology by August 28.
Meet Our Researchers
Meet EPA Scientist Kelsey Miller, Ph.D.
Analytical chemist Kelsey Miller works to support EPA’s efforts to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Her research focuses on developing targeted and non-targeted liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry methods for detection of PFAS in different environmental media. Learn more about her work.
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