Environmental Scientist — Lesson 1
Environmental monitoring and regulatory frameworks govern U.S. ecosystems and communities by addressing rising average temperatures, shifting geographic ranges of species, coral bleaching, lengthening and more severe wildfire seasons, coastal flooding, sea level rise, water pollution, and criteria air pollutants. Key regulatory and monitoring frameworks include the Clean Water Act (CWA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), and the Air Quality Index (AQI).