18 Nov 2019

Analysis of 2018 Impaired Waters List Reveals Alarming Statistics about Iowa's Waters

By Angelisa Belden

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 18, 2019) — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources released the draft 2018 303(d) Impaired Waters List for the state of Iowa on Thursday, November 14, 2019.

18 Nov 2019

EPA Announces Settlements to Address Alleged Violations of Chemical Accident Prevention Requirements

By Ben Washburn

LENEXA, KANSAS (November 18, 2019) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into two separate administrative settlements to address alleged chemical accident-prevention and preparedness violations under the Risk Management Program of the Clean Air Act. Both settlements are part of EPA’s National Compliance Initiative to reduce accidental releases at industrial and chemical facilities.

13 Nov 2019

EPA Announces Availability of $1.2 Million in Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreements

By LaTonya Sanders

LENEXA, KANSAS (November 13, 2019) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of $1.2 million for Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreements. These funds will be distributed to 10 community-based organizations that work to address environmental-justice issues nationwide.

13 Nov 2019

The Many Ways We Enjoy Birding

By The Birding Wire

 

06 Nov 2019

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Announces $2.5M in Funding to Restore and Protect Water Quality on Tribal Lands

By US Environmental Protection Agency

WASHINGTON DC (November 6, 2019) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing an estimated $2.5 million in federal grant-funding to improve water-quality on tribal lands. Awards made under this competitive grant announcement will support tribal-led projects that will make a significant difference in water-quality and human health on tribal lands. 

04 Nov 2019

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Seeks Input on Proposals to Establish a Clear and Stable Regulatory Framework for Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR)

By David Bryan

LENEXA, KANSAS (November 4, 2019) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two proposed regulations — one that applies to the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities and one that revises a portion of the regulations (known as effluent guidelines) affecting wastewater-management from steam-electric power-plants.

30 Oct 2019

How We Can Fix the Bird Declines: A To-Do List for Governments, Businesses, and Individuals

By The Birding Wire

 

23 Oct 2019

Final Rule Amends the National List for Organic Crops and Handling

By USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

WASHINGTON DC (October 23, 2019) — The US Department of Agriculture today published a final rule in the Federal Register to amend the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) based on public input and the April 2018 recommendations from the National Organic Standards Board.

This final rule:

23 Oct 2019

Scientists Test the Best Feeder-Cleaning Method

By The Birding Wire

 

22 Oct 2019

Department of the Interior Pushes to Increase Access and Recreational Opportunities for Electric Bicycle Use on Public Lands

By US Department of the Interior

WASHINGTON DC (October 22, 2019) — Today, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced its guidance to implement 

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