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Toxic PFAS Chemicals Found in Artificial Turf

From: The Intercept

"Any threats posed by the PFAS in the blades and backing of turf add to questions that were already swirling about the crumb rubber sprinkled over it. In 2014, soccer…

Federal regulators take heat from both sides of the right whale-gear debate

From: Bangor Daily News

"Earlier this year, NMFS reopened 3000 square miles of ocean south of Nantucket to groundfishing, allowing the use of gillnets and rope. The agency said that…

SF’s Treasure Island, poised for building boom, escaped listing as Superfund site

From: San Francisco Chronicle

"Environmental advocacy groups said the decision led to a dysfunctional and delayed cleanup, making the process less transparent and leaving thousands…

GLACIER PARK OFFICIALLY ALLOWS E-BIKES

From: Daily Inter Lake

"Outdoor and conservation groups have objected to allowing e-bikes in parks without additional study or public notice. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility…

Trump administration expands hunting and fishing in wildlife refuges

From: The Washington Post

"It’s the latest effort by the Trump administration to open public lands to recreation and industry, which critics say comes at the expense of the environment…


News Releases

TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST WINS COURT PROTECTIONS

Court rules to restrict motorized off-road vehicles

DENALI WOLF POPULATION CRATERING WITHOUT STATE BUFFER

Plummeting Sighting of Wolves Threatens Big Cash Tourist Draw for Alaska

MALIBU TEACHERS DEMAND BROADER TOXIC TESTING AT SCHOOL

Scope and Source of Contamination Still Unknown as District Tries Damage Control

U.S. PARK POLICE CHIEF TERESA CHAMBERS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

First Female Park Police Chief Marks 12 Years at Helm & 35 Years as Police Officer

CHRISTIE CLIMATE DENIAL IMPERILS SANDY RECOVERY FUNDS

New Federal Rules Stress Climate Change Adaptation Missing from Jersey Policies