We are very pleased to write an editorial announcement for the inaugural issue of the new journal, Environmental Research & Technology, as the Scientific Director and Editor in Chief. Environmental Research & Technology is a peer reviewed open access multidisciplinary journal dedicated to publish high quality articles in the field of environmental studies including but not limited to water, wastewater, solid waste, and air pollution topics. On behalf of the editorial board members, it is with great pleasure and honour that we welcome you to this first issue of Environmental Research & Technology, published by Environmental Engineering Department of Yildiz Technical University. We look forward to your submissions and to publish your manuscripts in all areas of environmental sciences.