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Gulf of Mexico

What is EPA doing to help restore the Gulf of Mexico?

EPA and the Gulf of Mexico Program is working with partners to fund cooperative agreements to:

  • Improve water quality in the region
  • Improve coastal community resilience
  • Increase environmental education about the importance of the Gulf of Mexico
  • Restore critical habitat in the Gulf of Mexico