The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to protect human health and the environment. The EPA works to ensure that all Americans are provided clean air, land, and water, and that national efforts to reduce environmental risks are based on the best available scientific information. The agency develops and enforces regulations, conducts research, and provides guidance to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship, aiming to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.
Built in 2007 and renovated in 2012, Easterly Government Properties has acquired the 169,585-square foot Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Headquarters. The EPA is an independent agency of the United States federal government. While headquartered in Washington, DC, EPA also has ten regional offices strategically located throughout the country. Region 7 is responsible for leading the agency’s efforts in four states, including Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri, as well as nine Tribal Nations. The agency conducts environmental assessment, research, and education while enforcing national standards under a variety of environmental laws in consultation with state, tribal, and local governments. The agency also works with industries and all levels of government in a wide variety of voluntary pollution prevention programs and energy conservation efforts.