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Florida Gutted Water Quality Monitoring – as Killer Algae Increased

From: Tampa Bay Times

“Over the last decade, as the state fought federal efforts to protect water, shrunk its own environmental and water-management agencies, and cut funding to an…

Trump Administration Reverses Ban of Bee-Toxic Pesticides on National Wildlife Refuges

From: Beyond Pesticides

“At the same time that a new analysis by California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), current neonicotinoid uses in the state expose bees to residue…

On National Bison Range, Questions Surround Planning Process for its Future

From: The Missoulian

“Recently, the complex’s fortunes appeared to have turned. As part of a lawsuit settlement in January, the Fish and Wildlife Service agreed to complete a detailed…

Harris-Backed Amendment Could End GMO Restrictions at Blackwater, Prime Hook Refuges

From: Delmarva Now

“Farming on Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is difficult, but it's necessary to support migratory birds who rely on nutrient-rich crops to supplement their natural…

Wilderness Lost

From: Craig Medred

“PEER argued Young overstated its proposal, saying the sanctuary “nomination safeguarded Alaska Native marine subsistence and small-boat fisheries but would curb…


News Releases

MOVE TO MAKE SYNTHETIC PLAYGROUNDS LEAD-FREE

Syn-Turf Marketing for Children Triggers Consumer Product Safety Jurisdiction

PARK RANGERS CALL FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

Plan to Address Growing Risks to Both Rangers and Visitors

FEDERAL SAFETY AGENCY PLAYS PIPELINE RUPTURE ROULETTE

Hundreds of Spills Draw No Inspection; 2 Million Pipeline Miles Remain Uninspected

VISITORS EXACT HEAVY TOLL ON NATIONAL PARK WILDLIFE

Individual Parks Take Different Tacks in Response to Mounting Road-Kill

FEDERAL SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY POLICIES MISSING AND MEDIOCRE

Several Agencies Still Yet to Finalize While Others Field Weak or Incomplete Policies