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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

OBAMA TAPS BUSH APPOINTEE TO RUN SURFACE MINING AGENCY

Choice May Signal Administration Cave-In on Opposition to Mountain Top Removal

KOFA COUGARS GET VERY SHORT STAY OF EXECUTION

Arizona Game Agency to Shoot GPS-Collared Mountain Lions on National Refuge

CHROMIUM FAR DEADLIER THAN EARLIER ASSESSMENTS INDICATE

Scores of Capped New Jersey Contaminated Sites Will Have to Be Re-Evaluated

SECRET EPA REPORT ON LIBBY CLEAN-UP SPARKS LAWSUIT

Early Test of Obama/Holder Doctrine on Freedom of Information Act Openness

PARK SERVICE PROTESTS BIG SOLAR EXPANSION IN NEVADA DESERT

National Parks Will Suffer from Water Withdrawals, Pollution and Habitat Loss