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EPC Announces the 2023 EPC Scholastic Environmental Merit Award Winner

EPC was pleased to announce Lydia Linares as the winner of the 2023 EPC Scholastic Environmental Merit Award during the June EPC Commission Meeting. Read more...

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ECOLINK Newsletter - 2023 Summer Edition

Check out the latest EPC news...

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U.S. EPA ANNOUNCES NORTH TAMPA'S SOUTHERN SOLVENTS AS ONE OF 22 SUPERFUND CLEAN-UP PROJECTS

At least $5 million in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds have been granted to the Southern Solvents Superfund Site in North Tampa. Read more...

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January Marked Community Celebrations: New African American Arts and Cultural Center Announcement and MLK Parade

EPC Executive Director Janet Lorton and staff joined Commissioner Gwen Myers and U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor for an event announcing funding for the new African American Arts and Cultural Center and participated in the City of Tampa's MLK Jr. Parade with Grand Marshal Commissioner Myers. Read more.

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Solar United Neighbors Releases the Hillsborough 2022 Solar Co-op Final Report

Solar United Neighbors (SUN) issues the final 2022 report which marks the conclusion of a highly successful Hillsborough Solar Co-op. SUN will be back later this year to help more homeowners and businesses and non-profits go solar! See report...

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Elevated Lead (Pb) Levels - Update

EPC completed the lead (Pb) analysis from the EPC air monitors around the EnviroFocus Technologies/Gopher Resource for the month of November 2022. Read more...

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Elevated Lead (Pb) Levels - Update

EPC completed the lead (Pb) analysis from the EPC air monitors around the EnviroFocus Technologies/Gopher Resource for the month of October 2022. Read more...

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Elevated Lead (Pb) Levels - October 5 and 8, 2022

EPC is currently investigating the cause of the elevated levels at the EnviroFocus Technologies/Gopher Resources plant. Read more...

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EPC Executive Director's Annual Report

Janet Lorton presented her Annual Report during the September EPC Commission Meeting, which details the state of the environment for 2022.

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EPC's ECOLINK Newsletter

View the ECOLINK Summer Edition for the latest in EPC News!

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Solar Events for July 2022

Solar United Neighbors announces several information sessions for July, including one in Spanish, and a national movie night.

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Solar United Neighbors Announces Hillsborough County Solar Co-op Installer

The Hillsborough County 2022 Solar Co-op has selected May Electric Solar to install solar panels for the 98-member group. Co-op members selected May Electric because of its equipment offerings, price and warranties.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - MAY 19, 2022

On Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., EPC will hold a Public Hearing in accordance with Section 1-2.71, Rules of the EPC to consider and adopt proposed amendments to Chapter V of the "Basis of Review for Authorization of Activities Pursuant to Chapter 1-11 READ MORE....

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ECOLINK Newsletter

Spring edition

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EPC Fundraiser to Benefit County Animal Shelter is a Success

Personal donations raised by staff were delivered on Valentine's Day for the inaugural For the Love of Boostani fundraiser event. Donations went to benefit the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Foundation in support of their mission to improve animal welfare and the lives of shelter pets.

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EPC teams up with Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District for Outreach at the Florida State Fair

EPC has an information booth on display for the duration of the Florida State Fair. Our booth is part of a larger pollinator-themed exhibit, hosted by the Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District. Read More...

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Help Prevent Food Waste

EPC has six quick tips to share with you on how to reduce food waste. Practice habits that are good for your health, your wallet, and the environment.

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Happy Holidays from EPC

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Recycling Tips for a Greener Holiday Season

Learn to Do's and Don'ts of holiday recycling and cut down on holiday waste with these handy holiday recycling tips!

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Executive Director's Annual Report

Janet Dougherty presented her Annual Report at the October 21st EPC Commission Meeting, which details the state of the environment for 2021.