EPA Administrator Zeldin Visits Delaware, Washington, Arizona and Idaho, Advancing Agricultural Innovation, Environmental Protection and American Energy Dominance

WASHINGTON- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin visited Delaware, Washington, Arizona and Idaho this week, meeting with state, tribal, and local partners, farmers and other stakeholders about environmental and agricultural challenges, as well as energy and other economic opportunities, impacting the states.

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Administrator Zeldin began his Delaware visit at Perdue Farms in Georgetown. Zeldin toured a wastewater facility and a chicken house. As one of the largest chicken producers in the United States, Perdue operates processing facilities that supply fresh and processed chicken, turkey, pork, and pet food products to retail, foodservice, industrial, and export markets across all 50 states. The visit came on the heels of EPA's recent announcementExit EPA's websiteof significant regulatory relief for meat and poultry processors and measures designed to help keep food prices affordable for American families while maintaining essential environmental protections.

Administrator Zeldin concluded his time in Delaware at FMC Stine Research Facility in Newark, FMC Corporation's global research and development headquarters. He toured the greenhouse and molecular laboratory where scientists test and develop innovative crop protection products. Following the recent release of the MAHA Strategy, Administrator Zeldin affirmed his commitment to accelerate innovative and vetted crop-protection products to enhance America's leading agricultural system. EPA remains steadfast in its commitment to maintaining the gold standard of science across all regulatory programs, ensuring that America's farmers have access to the tools they need while protecting human health and the environment.

On Friday, September 19, 2025, Administrator Zeldin visited Taylor Shellfish Farms on Puget Sound, the largest producer of farmed shellfish in the United States. The family-owned and operated business provided an in-depth look at sustainable shellfish farming operations and processing facilities. The visit underscored how shellfish farming serves as both a thriving economic activity and an essential cultural tradition that is a major contributor to Pacific Northwest communities.

Administrator Zeldin concluded his time in Washington at Skokomish Estuary, where he met with Skokomish Tribal representatives to learn about one of Puget Sound's most comprehensive restoration projects. The large-scale collaborative effort between Tribal, local, state, and federal governments has successfully restored critical habitat for fish, shellfish, and wildlife, demonstrating the power of cooperative federalism in environmental stewardship.

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, Administrator Zeldin joined tens of thousands of proud, patriotic, and faithful Americans in Glendale, Arizona, at a memorial service for Charlie Kirk.