Pacific Southwest (Region 9) Media Center
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EPA Region 9
News media, state and local officials, and others can find press releases, media events and contacts in EPA's Pacific Southwest. Additional resources include newsletters, annual reports, and library services that support regional activities.
Find news releases, newsletters, contacts, and other information for the media and public at EPA’s Pacific Southwest Media Center. EPA’s Pacific Southwest region implements and enforces federal environmental laws in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 Tribal Nations.
Latest Pacific Southwest News
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EPA Advances Wahikuli Sewer Project Design, as Part of Maui Wildfire Recovery
Public Comments Accepted Through May 23rd
EPA News Release: EPA Advances Wahikuli Sewer Project Design, as Part of Maui Wildfire Recovery
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EPA enforcement actions at 10 California facilities address chemical safety deficiencies
Actions under Clean Air Act further protect communities from chemical accidents
EPA News Release: EPA enforcement actions at 10 California facilities address chemical safety deficiencies
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EPA Completes Work at Lario Staging Area
Emergency Response
EPA News Release: EPA Completes Work at Lario Staging Area
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Josh F.W. Cook appointed as EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator
EPA News Release: Josh F.W. Cook appointed as EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator
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EPA Completes Household Hazardous Materials Cleanup in response to Los Angeles Wildfires
Emergency Response
EPA News Release: EPA Completes Household Hazardous Materials Cleanup in response to Los Angeles Wildfires
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In sign of progress in Superfund cleanups across Pacific Southwest, EPA to perform Five-Year Reviews at 27 Superfund sites in 2025
EPA News Release: In sign of progress in Superfund cleanups across Pacific Southwest, EPA to perform Five-Year Reviews at 27 Superfund sites in 2025
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EPA fines Southern California grocery chain for distributing unregistered disinfectants
EPA News Release: EPA fines Southern California grocery chain for distributing unregistered disinfectants
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Newsletter

Check out the first newsletter of 2025 for stories on our record-breaking response to wildfires in California and our new Regional Administrator.
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California Wildfires
EPA’s work was part of an all-of-government response to the Los Angeles wildfires. Learn more at EPA's 2025 California Wildfires site.