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EPA Referrals for Criminal Prosecution Lowest Since 1988: Report

From: The Hill

“Former members of the EPA’s Criminal Investigation Division told the AP that the reason for the decreased caseload stemmed not from a lack of leads, but rather a lack…

EPA Criminal Action Against Polluters Hits 30-year Low

From: Associated Press

“You don’t get closer to the core of EPA’s mission than enforcing the law,” Jeff Ruch, PEER’s executive director, told The Associated Press. “We’re reaching levels…

McCracken: Cougars Are Not to Blame for Low Elk Numbers

From: La Grande Observer

“In order to keep both elk hunters and ranchers happy, ODFW has shifted the blame for low elk numbers onto cougar predation rather than agency mismanagement.…

To Address Toxic Algae, Florida Governor Announces Sweeping Environmental Plan

From: Governing

“The environment became a central issue in the heated election after algae blooms covered most of the 730-square-mile lake and coincided with a red tide in the Gulf…

Florida Governor Announces Sweeping Changes in Water Policy

From: Trade Only Today

“Two days after taking office, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has released a proposal to clean up Florida’s waters. The action items include more aggressive policies…


News Releases

COURT LETS PARK SERVICE DROP DESERT TORTOISE PROTECTIONS

Park Service Wins Legal Victory at Mojave of Which It Should Be Ashamed

PARK SERVICE SCRAMBLES TO SAVE FACE IN PLASTIC BOTTLE FIASCO

Focused Public Pressure Trumped Corporate Influence on National Park Policies

TIME TO APPOINT AN EFFECTIVE INSPECTOR GENERAL AT INTERIOR

Devaney Shielded Politicos by Targeting Small Fish, Letting Big Ones off the Hook

DOCUMENTS LINK COKE TO GRAND CANYON PLASTIC BOTTLE REVERSAL

Secret Decision to Block Single-Use Bottle Bans throughout National Park System

FISHERIES OBSERVERS TOLD TO TURN BLIND EYE TO VIOLATIONS

Shark Finning, Pollution and Safety Complaints Trigger Reprisal, Not Enforcement