U.S. EPA August 2012 Go Green! Monthly Consumer Newsletter

GO GREEN! EPA News You Can Use - August 2012 http://www.epa.gov/gogreen IN THIS ISSUE: Enviro-Tip of the Month What You Can Do, What You Can Use Multimedia & More Upcoming Events and Opportunities About This Newsletter ----------------------------------------------------- ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH Allow grass clippings to stay on the lawn instead of bagging them. The cut grass will decompose in a few days and return to the soil, helping your lawn stay helathy. Get more backyard composting ideas at http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/wycd/catbook/tip10.htm ----------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE Vacation time! Learn about ways to protect yourself and your family during vacation or staycation. -Going to the beach? States and local governments decide whether to open or close a beach. http://water.epa.gov/type/oceb/beaches/whereyoulive_state.cfm -Going fishing? Check if there are any fish consumption advisories where you'll be fishing. http://fishadvisoryonline.epa.gov/General.aspx -GET MORE SUMMER TIPS: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/hi-summer.htm Tweet a tip! Share how you protect health and the environment when on vacation. Tweet your tip and use hashtag #EPAtips and we'll retweet the best ones. http://epa.gov/epahome/socialmedia.html Don't get bugged! -Use insect repellents correctly. Always READ THE LABEL and follow the directions to help keep yourself, your family, and your pets safe. http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/insect/safe.htm -Stop mosquitos before they get started. Remove habitats where bugs breed. http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/insect/preventive_actions.htm VOTE in the 2012 Carson Contest! Submit your ballot by September 24. http://www.epa.gov/aging/resources/thesenseofwonder/2012/finalists.html Foursquare tips! If you use Foursquare, find out where you can check in and get an environmental tip. http://www.foursquare.com/epagov New restrictions on a pesticide. EPA is requiring significant reductions in application rates of pesticide chlorpyrifos, and mandatory buffers around sensitive sites to protect children and other bystanders who live, attend school, play, or otherwise spend time next to sites where chlorpyrifos is applied. Read more: http://www.epa.gov/oppfead1/cb/csb_page/updates/2012/chlorpyrifos.html SNEAK PEEK: Back to School September is coming - find out more about protecting health and the environment in and around schools. http://www.epa.gov/epahome/school.htm ----------------------------------------------------- MULTIMEDIA & MORE VIDEOS EPA Supports Green Stormwater Management in Lenexa, Kansas. Learn about the Central Green Streamway that protects water quality while providing recreational and educational opportunities. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Okz1MGYY96U USEPA Scientists at Work: Measuring Roadway Pollutants. How EPA studies pollution from major roadways and how it affects people who live nearby. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W1wix7NdAY EPA 20th Anniversary Environmental Justice Video series features EPA staff or others talking about their experiences working on E.J. issues.  -Susana Almanza http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lISpcTdaRTo  -Sue Briggum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-EPh1Kapr0 PHOTOS Recent posts on EPA's Flickr photostream. http://www.flickr.com/photos/usepagov/with/7367298744/ JOIN THE DISCUSSION Tweet a tip, or check in with us on Foursquare! http://epa.gov/epahome/socialmedia.html ----------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES August National Water Quality Month ----------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER America is shifting to a "green culture" where all 300 million citizens are embracing the fact that environmental responsibility is everyone's responsibility. "Go Green!" is a monthly newsletter from the US EPA with information about activities and events that everyone can use to make a difference in their homes, communities, and offices. Want more news? Sign up to receive daily EPA news releases on topics that interest you. http://www.epa.gov/newsroom/email_signups.htm GoGreen! archive You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.    This email was sent to phoenixnews09@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355