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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

U.S. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION NOW BEYOND RECLAMATION

More Than $100 Million Misused Yet No Repayments, Reforms or Reprimands

FLORIDA ECO-ENFORCEMENT STILL SCRAPING BOTTOM

Even Slight Upturns Cannot Mask Historic Nosedive in Pollution Control

EPA ENFORCEMENT PICK TO SERVE WITHOUT SENATE CONFIRMATION

Susan Bodine Starts as “Special Counsel to Administrator on Enforcement” on Tues.

U.S. SPECIAL COUNSEL BLASTS KLAMATH IRRIGATOR SLUSH FUND

Findings of Illegality and Waste Fail to Spark Bureau of Reclamation Reform

EPA CRIMINAL POLLUTION ENFORCEMENT WITHERING AWAY

Number of Criminal Investigators, Cases Opened, and Convictions Nosediving