Today at 2:00 EST - Learn about EPA's Environmental Enforcement Data
Today at 2:00 EST - Learn about EPA's Environmental Enforcement Data
Today's webinar will cover EPA's data systems that deal with environmental enforcement. You can find out which industries emit specific pollutants and what factories exceed federal or state environmental standards. For a single factory or a company, you can learn about violations, enforcement actions, or the financial penalties they have been assessed. We’ll focus on two data systems: IDEA (Integrated Data for Enforcement Analysis), which integrates facility data from different EPA databases, and ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online), which is a Web interface that draws data from IDEA. It provides fast, integrated searches of EPA and state data for over 800,000 regulated facilities.
There's still time to register! Reserve your spot at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/639263281.
Don't miss a special webinar with leaders in the Open Data movement on Thursday at 4:00 EST
Since launching Apps for the Environment developers have had a lot to say, and we’ve worked hard to shape our efforts around that feedback. Now we're holding a webinar with leaders in the Open Data movement about what the government can do to make data more usable for developers.
Presenters we are pleased to feature for this special webinar include:
- Alex Howard, Gov20 correspondent at O’Reilly Media, moderator
- Jeremy Carbaugh, web developer and Open Data specialist at Sunlight Labs
- Michaela Hackner, developer at Forum One and winner of the Apps for America 2 challenge
Federal agencies have a lot of data, but their value is determined by how they’re used. It’s time to hear what developers have to say about it, how we can improve our support of the community and in turn, how we can work together to move forward. The webinar will cover topics like how to find and use government data, how to make apps that are useful, and how to make apps that are sustainable after developer challenges.
We want to answer the questions on government data and development you’ve got on your mind. Please join us for this exciting online event, and come ready to engage. Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/494562289
About Apps for the Environment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has challenged developers to step up to the forefront of innovation and create applications that help communities make informed decisions about the environment and human health. EPA supplies a lot of data, but you deliver the vision and solutions. Create unique apps that put these resources at the American public's fingertips and showcase your talents!
For more information follow #GreenApps on Twitter or check out the website at http://www.epa.gov/appsfortheenvironment, where you can also join this mailing list. Or email us at greenapps@epa.gov. Take the challenge, and pass it on!
Details about the challenge: Applications for the challenge must use EPA data and be accessible via the Web or a mobile device. EPA experts will select a winner and runner up in each of two categories: Best Overall App and Best Student App. In addition, the public will vote for a "People's Choice" winner. Apps will be judged based on their usefulness, innovation, and ability to address one or more of EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson's seven priorities for EPA's future. Winners will receive recognition from EPA on the agency's website and at an event in Washington, DC in the fall, where they can present their apps to senior EPA officials and other interested parties.
EPA plans to send two messages per week via GovDelivery. One message will be on Monday mornings and will describe recent information about the challenge. The second message will be on Wednesday mornings and will be a reminder about that day's webinar. Thanks for joining us!
