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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

DOWNGRADE FOR THREE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAILS UNDER WRAPS

Backroom Ploy Bars Park Status for North Country, Ice Age & New England Trails

BIGGEST AERIAL SPRAYING IN BAY STATE LEAVES BIG QUESTIONS

Mosquito Spraying for Equine Encephalitis Lacks Permit and Adequate Monitoring

CELL TOWER TO RISE IN CENTER OF YELLOWSTONE PARK

100-Foot Monstrosity Violates Height, Visibility and Public Notice Policies

NEW JERSEY LOST TRACK OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT CASES

DEP Will Need Weeks to Compile Appeal Numbers as Enforcement Languishes

RUBICON TRAIL DEAL WILL PROTECT WATER QUALITY

Settlement Involves Closures to Prevent Run-Off