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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

FEDERAL PROBE INTO KLAMATH IRRIGATOR CONTRACTS ORDERED

U.S. Special Counsel Directs Interior to Justify Legality and Purpose of Payments

BLM REPORTS RECORD LOW NUMBER OF THREATS IN 2014

Despite Armed Standoff, Agency Claims Least Assaults and Threats Since 1996

JUDGE GREENLIGHTS MALIBU SCHOOL PCB LAWSUIT

District Spending Tops $6 Million in Steps to Avoid Complete Cleanup

WAR GAMES OPEN FIRE IN GULF OF ALASKA

Eco-Effects of Sonar Arrays and Gunnery Unclear Even in Scaled Back Exercises

BATTLE MOUNTAIN GRAZING SETTLEMENT SOWS SEEDS OF DISCORD

Rancher Rewarded for Defiant Trespass as BLM Avoids Enforcement at All Costs