Rooted in Justice: EPA and Richmond Teams Partner for Greener Southside

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz met with residents, community leaders and local nonprofit Groundwork RVA to discuss environmental justice challenges during a visit to Richmond, Virginia on September 18. During his visit, Ortiz toured Groundwork RVA’s Hillside Farm, which focuses on sustainable land use and addressing food deserts by providing fresh produce to the community. He also met with faith-based organizations in Southside Richmond to discuss their sustainability projects. “Meeting with community organizations and residents is crucial for us to address environmental justice challenges in communities that are most affected,” said EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz. “Empowering grassroots initiatives ensures that communities like South Richmond have a direct voice in shaping healthier environments.”

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