The health of every nation depends on the quality of its environment. Toxic chemicals in food, soil, water, and air are intimately linked to human health. The health and safety of the American public, including its workers, are at risk due to the broad reduction in the workforce in federal agencies established to safeguard the public and worker health. The uncertain future of federal support for academic institutions that serves as a vital engine working to protect environmental public health through critical research, training, and public outreach is of pressing concern.