EPA Research Updates
Face masks and other personal protective equipment are important tools to protect the wearer and others against getting COVID-19. EPA scientists are applying their expertise in aerosol and decontamination research to better understand mask effectiveness, as well as methods for disinfecting personal protective equipment for the public, healthcare workers, and other essential workers.
Air quality managers need to understand the chemical composition of emissions from air pollution sources to better manage them. EPA developed SPECIATE, an archive of air pollution source profiles that provides the chemical species makeup or composition of organic gas, particulate matter, and other pollutants. Thousands of these profiles for different sources of pollution have been added to the database over the years and are used by air quality regulators, managers, and researchers.
Scientists have long collaborated with government and local agencies to help manage aquatic systems. Recently, researchers have been emphasizing the importance of understanding how individuals interact with these aquatic resources. Factoring public opinions into management decisions increases community support for the actions and long-term sustainability and protection.
Calling air researchers! EPA is funding research to advance measurement and monitoring methods for air toxics and contaminants of emerging concern in the atmosphere that pose health concerns. Apply now and join our webinar on April 28 at 2 p.m. ET to learn more.
Hold the date! EPA's free annual drinking water workshop, held in partnership with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, will be held virtually this year on August 30-September 2. If you would you like the chance to be included on the workshop agenda, we are currently accepting presentation abstracts for technical sessions.
The deadline for abstract submissions is April 20.
Meet Our Researchers
Meet EPA Biologist Walter Berry, Ph.D.
Walter Berry has worked at EPA’s lab in Narragansett, Rhode Island, since 1979. His research roles are always evolving—most recently Dr. Berry has been focused on working directly with the people that use EPA science through educational outreach and stakeholder engagement. Learn more about his work.
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