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Fresh, May 2, 2023: Mississippi River Flooding Reaches Historic Levels Along Illinois-Iowa Border

Circle of Blue

May 2, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Davenport, Iowa, is used to such floods — waters reached similar levels in 2019, 2014, and 2008.

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Fresh, May 30, 2023: $30 Million EPA Grant Program Targets Pollution in Disadvantaged Communities

Circle of Blue

May 30, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Permit holders are required to report their annual water use to the state Department of Natural Resources. percent, significantly lower than the 24.5

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The USDA’s Climate Hubs Could Help Farmers Adapt to Extreme Weather

Union of Concerned Scientists

This critical legislation was originally expected to be signed into law by the fall of 2023, but a chaotic schedule—and an often dysfunctional Congress—got in the way. After months of delay, it appears possible (though far from guaranteed!) that the food and farm bill might finally begin moving forward in Congress.

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August’s Top Lobbyist: CAPP is spending big on socials to reach the public

Enviromental Defense

It lobbied the government 10 times in August and 65 times throughout 2023 so far. CAPP has targeted a number of Ministers this year, from key environmental and climate policy maker Johnathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, to Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan and Randy Boissonnault in his former role as Associate Minister of Finance.

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WeConservePA: The Nature Conservancy PA Permanently Protects 240 Acres In Luzerne County, Transfers To Game Commission

PA Environment Daily

The parcel will be transferred to the Game Commission for addition to State Game Land 91 and adjoins the 50,000-acre Pinchot State Forest managed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Reprinted from WeConservePA website.)

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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Takes Legal Action To Stop Susquehanna River Hydroelectric Facility In York County

PA Environment Daily

CBF previously joined other groups in signing a letter to FERC, urging it to deny the February, 2023 preliminary permit application. The proposal is in direct contradiction to Pennsylvania’s commitments under the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Agreement. Cuffs Run, home to naturally reproducing brook trout, would be devastated.

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Call for Nominations: ESA Regional Policy Award

ESA

2021 Virtual Annual Meeting (originally planned for Long Beach, California) Wade Crowfoot, California Secretary for Natural Resources, was recognized for his commitment to using science in creating nature-based solutions for building water and climate resilience across California. degrees Celsius. degrees Celsius.