EPA's Gulf of America Division serves to protect, maintain, and restore the health and productivity of the Gulf of America in ways consistent with the economic well-being of the Gulf region. The office's principles include:
- Committing to voluntary, non-regulatory solutions
- Taking action based on sound scientific and technical information working with partners and the public
- Identifying priority areas and actions through state and coastal community leadership; and
- Providing federal leadership in research, monitoring, scientific analysis, and financial resources to support state and community action.
Learn more about the EPA's Gulf of America Division at https://www.epa.gov/gulfofamerica