[company_age]54.0[/company_age][employees]10000+ employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a federal agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment. Established in 1970 by President Richard Nixon, the EPA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to protect human health and the environment by setting and enforcing environmental standards, conducting research, and providing education and outreach. The agency is organized into 10 regional offices and employs over 15,000 individuals. The EPA's vision is to be a leader in environmental protection and create a healthy environment for all Americans. Its core values are integrity, excellence, and accountability. The EPA collaborates with other federal, state, and local agencies to protect the environment. Its primary focus is on ensuring clean air, water, and land for all Americans, preventing pollution, and promoting sustainable practices. The EPA is committed to environmental justice, ensuring all communities have access to a clean and healthy environment. It leads in environmental research and development, translating scientific findings into policies and programs that safeguard human health and the environment.[/description][ps]The EPA offers a wide range of products and services to protect human health and the environment, including:

* Setting and enforcing environmental standards
* Conducting research
* Providing education and outreach
* Working with other federal, state, and local agencies to protect the environment[/ps]