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ESA Policy News: March 6, 2023

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Call for Nominations for 2023 ESA Regional Policy Award ESA seeks nominations for its annual Regional Policy Award to recognize a local or regional policymaker who has integrated environmental science and policy in initiatives that foster more sustainable communities.

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Policy News: October 10, 2022

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EPA, Ruling Could Impact the Definition of “Waters of the U.S.”. ESA and other scientific societies file brief arguing that the interpretation of the Clean Water Act is inherently founded on science. Ocean Climate Action Plan. In this issue: Supreme Court Hears Sackett v. Executive Branch.

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ESA Policy News: April 3, 2023

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Congress Senate votes to nullify Clean Water Act rule, Biden is expected to veto the measure. International UN General Assembly requests an advisory ruling from the International Court of Justice to clarify the legal obligations of countries to address climate change. Four Democratic Senators, Sens.

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Protect Our Water

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These systems have federal, state and supplier regulations to ensure it remains safe and clean. Contaminants can make their way into our water when the infrastructure is aged or overtaxed by flooding from major storms, which is especially prevalent now due to climate change. Brian Yurasits/Unsplash. Reduce plastic waste.

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ESA Policy News: March 20, 2023

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Call for Nominations for 2023 ESA Regional Policy Award ESA seeks nominations for its annual Regional Policy Award to recognize a local or regional policymaker who has integrated environmental science and policy in initiatives that foster more sustainable communities. lands and waters by 2030. Amendment Act ( S.

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Policy News: July 12, 2021

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Amid competing House and Senate proposals to increase funding levels for the National Science Foundation, the House Appropriations Committee released its fiscal year (FY) 2022 spending bill covering NSF, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA. EU countries approve landmark climate change law – Reuters.

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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. New United Nations Climate Report Warns of a ‘Code Red for Humanity’. The report more directly links climate change to increases extreme weather events. UN Climate Report Expected to Drive U.S.

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