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U.S. Supreme Court Narrows the Scope of the Clean Water Act by Limiting EPA’s Jurisdiction over Wetlands

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While the 9-0 decision was unanimous in judgment by holding that the Sacketts’ wetland was not subject to federal jurisdiction, the court was sharply divided as to the test to determine when an adjacent wetland qualifies as a Water of the United States (or “WOTUS”). See 88 Fed.

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Lake Erie’s Failed Algae Strategy Hurts Poor Communities the Most

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I believe that the key moment here will be when the politicians in Columbus begin to see this as an economic issue and not just an environmental or health issue. They’ve pretty clearly shown that they just don’t care about the environmental and health implications. They’ve had a chance to deal with it.

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Policy News: December 20, 2021

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2773 ) is that the Senate bill funds the program through penalties paid for natural resources and environmental violations while the House bill does not specify a funding source. Previous versions of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act funded conservation through royalties paid to the federal government for mineral extraction.

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ESA Policy News: November 8, 2021

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Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) have expressed concerns over the total price tag of the budget reconciliation bill. . but it includes funding for research and other environmental provisions. in response to a petition filed by environmental groups. trillion package proposed in Sept., The bill provides $1.52

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ESA Policy News: August 16, 2021

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The National Environmental Justice Advisory Council and NOAA’s Scientific Advisory Board to meet. Both Senators voted for a procedural motion to advance consideration of the bill but have expressed concerns about the total price tag. Top priorities : Clean vehicles; environmental justice; EPA climate and research programs.

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ESA Policy News: September 13, 2021

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billion to spend through fiscal year (FY) 2026 on weather, ocean and climate research and forecasting while the Environmental Protection Agency receives $264 million for climate change research and development. Gonzalez is being tapped to advance President Biden’s climate and environmental agenda. The New York Times.

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