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From: Sacramento Bee
"The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation oversees water deliveries but said it would defer to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service if farmers violate the judge's order. However,…
From: KFSK
"Petersburg’s assembly on a split vote Monday decided not to send a letter to U.S. Forest Service officials with questions about Tongass timber sales. The letter was drafted…
From: Chesterton Tribune
"A special prosecutor will investigate allegations that the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Pavilion Partners LLC dodged state law in advance of…
From: Truth Out
"The rule would not apply to pesticide companies seeking to register new chemicals, extend federal registrations for pesticides already on the market, change a warning…
From: Yellowstone Insider
"Representatives from the Greater Yellowstone Coalition and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility lamented the possible shift, saying that losing…
Splitting Whistleblower Duties between Agencies Likely Does More Harm than Good
“Safety Cushion” Extended to Polluters at Expense of Public Health
Agency Quietly Pulls Plug on Touted Recordkeeping National Emphasis Program
80% of Investigations Found Inadequate; Whistleblowers Win Only 2% of Cases
Secretary Salazar’s Order Could Be Transformative