Ocean Conservancy

JANUARY 18, 2023

Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Working in ocean conservation has opened my eyes to the larger “aquascape”, a concept that emphasizes the inextricable connectivity of fresh and marine waters, including the transitional brackish waters that link them. In short, all water is connected.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2021

“We appreciate the work of our partner jurisdictions and local communities as they take actions to reduce pollution to local waters and the Bay," said Diana Esher, Acting Regional Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, Mid-Atlantic Region. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

USA: Stop the Formosa Plastics Plant Coalition Against Death Alley | 2021 As part of the fossil fuel industry’s push to increase North American plastic production by 35 percent by 2025(1), Formosa Plastics is planning to build a massive petrochemical industrial complex in St. billion complex in St. James Parish, Louisiana.

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Ocean Conservancy

DECEMBER 5, 2022

On December 1, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Representative Alan Lowenthal (D-CA-47) introduced new legislation, the Protecting Communities from Plastic Act (S. The post Protecting the Ocean Means Protecting Communities appeared first on Ocean Conservancy.

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Washington Nature

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

By Craig Holland, Senior Director of Investment for Healthy Cities and Jessie Israel, Puget Sound Conservation Director Stormwater is a leading source of water pollution globally and is the only type of water pollution in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water Act.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 24, 2021

trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act making its way through Congress is another opportunity to bolster federal funding to help Pennsylvania meet its clean water goals. million a year to fund important conservation work. Pennsylvania would see a portion of the extra $47.6

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Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

3, 2021); Vecinos para el Bienestar de la Comunidad Costera v. On September 8, 2021, a federal district court in New Jersey granted the City of Hoboken’s motion to remand to state court its climate change lawsuit against oil and gas companies. 20, 2021), No. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission , No. 20-1045 (D.C. Minnesota v.

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E2 Law Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Elaboration may be on the way through the efforts of New York’s environmental regulator, the Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). After all, New York’s air permitting regime is based on health-based emissions standards derived from the federal Clean Air Act. July 21, 2021). Comm’n , 83 A.3d

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Arnold Porter

AUGUST 26, 2021

This includes emerging contaminants as well as substances identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for prioritization, risk evaluation, or regulation. 6, 2021).]] July 23, 2021).]] Regan, No. 1:20-cv-00762 (D.D.C.

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ESA

AUGUST 30, 2021

New Mexico governor signs executive order creating a “30 by 30” conservation committee. UN plans virtual Biodiversity Conference in October 2021 and in-person meeting in April and May 2022. Innovation and Competition Act with representatives from the White House and the Commerce Department. 16, 2021 ). 16, 2021 ).

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Law Columbia

JUNE 8, 2021

May 17, 2021). May 24, 2021); Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) May 24, 2021); Shell Oil Products Co., May 24, 2021). June 2, 2021). The fossil fuel companies removed the case in March 2021, citing five grounds for removal, including the federal officer removal statute. May 19, 2021). June 3, 2021).

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Law Columbia

MAY 7, 2021

EPA’s response to the petitions is due June 3, 2021. 29, 2021); North American Coal Corp. On April 15, 2021, federal defendants, defendant-intervenors, and environmental groups filed a stipulation for dismissal of appeals of a district court’s November 2020 decision finding that the U.S. West Virginia v. 20-1530 (U.S.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 4, 2021

July 15, 2021). Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue a decision on Exxon’s application to renew the NPDES permit, which had expired in 2014. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue a decision on Exxon’s application to renew the NPDES permit, which had expired in 2014. Conservation Law Foundation v.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

A career specialist in soils and forestry health, most of it with the Natural Resource Conservation Service, a unit of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Van Wagner has spent 38 years in Lenawee County promoting environmentally sensitive nutrient management and cultivation practices. . A Weakened National Imperative. did just that.

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Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 13, 2021

An executive order requires federal agencies to establish energy and water conservation. A fuel leak at a naval base on Oahu contaminates the base’s drinking water. Environmental Protection Agency selected to apply for $6.7 The projects are mostly large water, sewer, and stormwater developments.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

This includes emerging contaminants as well as substances identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for prioritization, risk evaluation, or regulation. 22, 2021).]] 23, 2021).]] 10, 2021); see also Envtl.

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Law Columbia

JULY 2, 2021

June 15, 2021). June 16, 2021). On June 14, 2021, the U.S. On June 23, 2021, Chevron Corporation filed notice in the district court of its voluntary dismissal of third-party complaints against the energy company Equinor ASA (formerly Statoil ASA). June 14, 2021). June 28, 2021). June 25, 2021).

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ESA

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

billion to support Indigenous conservation of forests. Fish and Wildlife Service receives $180 million for developing and carrying out Endangered Species Act recovery plan and a combined $19.4 million for conserving pollinators, freshwater mussels, desert fish and Hawaiian Islands plants. Lawmakers also allocate $9.7

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Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 25, 2021

A federal district court strikes down Trump-era Clean Water Act rule related to state reviews. hydropower generation in 2021, according to the U.S. Power generation halted completely this summer at Oroville Dam, California’s tallest, due to record-low water in the reservoir. financial system. By the Numbers.

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ESA

JUNE 14, 2021

The final bill includes just eight additional amendments, each of which added language to the bill but did not modify any of the initial provisions of the bill introduced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in mid-May 2021. Biden’s First Reg Agenda Lays Out Plans to Roll Back Trump Environmental Rules.

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ESA

MARCH 14, 2022

The government has been operating under a series of stop-gap measures since October 2021 and Congress has not passed a full-year budget since December 2020. billion, a four percent increase above the fiscal year 2021 level. billion for NSF’s research and related activities account, an increase of $250 million above FY 2021 levels.

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ESA

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency’s topline budget is $10.13 The EPA announced a new Clean Water Rule in Dec. In this case, Chantell and Michael Sackett sought a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit to develop wetlands on their Idaho property that was denied. This includes $307.2

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2021

of Agriculture Reminder: Still Time To Apply For REAP Farm Conservation Tax Credits -- PA Treasury: Agri-Link Low-Interest Loan Program Supports Agricultural Best Management Practices ?? PaEN] -- Lancaster Clean Water Partners To Begin Accepting Applications For Clean Water Implementation Grants On Jan.

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Law Columbia

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Agency , the Supreme Court formally announced its embrace of the MQD, holding that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did not have authority to issue a greenhouse gas emissions rule that shifted electricity generation away from coal. Env’t Prot. In a case before the D.C. Circuit, Texas v.

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ESA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Fish and Wildlife Service to reconsider 2019 decision to not list Joshua Trees under the Endangered Species Act. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals report finds that 70% of protected species are hunted for wild meat. More News: International conservation effort gets $5B boost – E&E News.

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ESA

MAY 17, 2021

Twenty-four ESA members and graduate students in ecology participated in virtual Hill visits, as a part of the 2021 Katherine S. The Committee also approved the American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act ( S. By Ryan McCrimmon, PoliticoPro, 5-13-2021. By Doug Plamer, 5-13-2021, PoliticoPro. 2 position at USDA.

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ESA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Federal judge strikes down the Trump administration’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule. International Union for the Conservation of Nature holds World Conservation Congress. 16, 2021 ). billion for the Civilian Conservation Corps and $2.25 International. Scientific Community. Federal Register opportunities.

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ESA

JUNE 1, 2021

billion for the National Institute of Agriculture, including $700 million for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, which represents a $265 million increase over FY 2021 levels. billion increase over FY 2021 levels. billion, a $400 million increase over FY 2021 levels. billion increase over FY 2021.

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ESA

JULY 1, 2022

Supreme Court will hear Clean Water Act case in October 2023. The Ecological Society of America, representing 8,000 research ecologists and environmental scientists, is greatly concerned about the recent United States Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. US Environmental Protection Agency case.

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ESA

MAY 6, 2021

In this issue: Biden administration unveils 10-year plan to conserve one-third of U.S. Plan follows up on Biden’s commitment to conserve 30% of lands and waters by 2030. NSF releases 2021 Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering report. Executive Branch. International.

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ESA

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The subcommittee funds the Interior Department, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Forest Service. Conservative Climate Caucus: Chair John Curtis (R-UT) announced that Rep. Marianne Miller-Meeks (R-IA) will serve as the Conservative Climate Caucus’ vice-chair during the 118 th Congress.

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