EPA Region 6 Needs to Improve Oversight of Louisiana’s Environmental Programs

Federal & State Resources / Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

EPA Region 6's oversight was insufficient and could not assure the public that Louisiana was protecting the environment. The Water Quality Protection Division of EPA Region 6 focuses its resources on protecting and preserving the aquatic ecosystems and water resources of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, as well as the Tribal lands located within our region. Our vision is to provide leadership and assistance to support protection and restoration efforts so that all waters in Region 6 meet all designated uses, and all citizens have access to safe drinking water. Working together, we will aggressively pursue our vision.