Guide to use: EPA Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool (EJScreen) 2.0
- Juliana Rodriguez |
- 19 steps |
- 2 minutes
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Navigate to EPA Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool (EJScreen) 2.0 <https://ejscreen.epa.gov/mapper/>
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Click "OK"
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In the top left corner, click the 'Places' icon, which is the second icon displayed.
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Select the last option in the displayed list: 'Designated Disadvantaged Communities.'
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Select the "EPA IRA Disadvantaged Communities" option.
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The "Map Contents" will be displayed in the top right corner of the map.
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The best practice is to utilize the most current data available, specifically the 'EPA IRA Data 2.0' information, to identify and describe disadvantaged communities. By using this up-to-date information, you can ensure that your assessments are accurate and reflective of the current landscape.
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Click the "Find address or place" field.
Type an address, city, zip code, street name, or location identifier.
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Click on the "+" or "-" to zoom in or out in the map.
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Click on the area(s) your project will take place and an a "EPA IRA Disadvantaged Communities 2.0" information window will be displayed. In here you will verify the area selected is identified as "Disadvantaged."
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If you wish, you can click "Generate Report" to mark down project sites within your map.
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An "EJScreen Reports and Charts" box will be displayed.
In here, you can name the area and add buffer zones, if needed.
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Click "Add to Map" to include the selected area in your working map.
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Click the "x" to exit and add more, if needed, or continue to navigate the project areas.
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Once you are done, go to the top left corner, click the 'Tools' icon, which is the forth icon displayed.
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Click "Print"
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Add a name in the "Title" field.
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Click "Export"
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Select the exported file to print.
