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WASHINGTON – EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson is touring areas in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana that could be impacted by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico today and tomorrow. Today, Administrator Jackson joined U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and U.S
WASHINGTON – EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson is touring areas in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana that could be impacted by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico today and tomorrow. Today, Administrator Jackson joined U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and U.S
WASHINGTON – As part of the ongoing federal response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, EPA today established a website to inform the public about the spill’s impact on the environment and the health of nearby residents
WASHINGTON – As part of the ongoing federal response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, EPA today established a website to inform the public about the spill’s impact on the environment and the health of nearby residents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 10-OPA45 (Chicago, Ill. – April 30, 2010) --- Sixth graders from Lakeside Intermediate School’s After School Discovery program will plant native seedlings to mark the completion of the $60 million Ashtabula River Legacy Act cleanup
(New York, N.Y.) The City of New York and National Grid have agreed to take environmental samples at a number of their current and former properties along the Gowanus Canal in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ongoing investigation of the contaminated waterway
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing proposals that would cut U.S. mercury emissions by more than half and would significantly cut other pollutants from boilers, process heaters and solid waste incinerators
Each dive in Palau was magnificent. It’s not every day you come eyeball to eyeball with creatures appearing to wonder; ‘just what are you doing with that funny contraption on your back?’ Such was the case when my dive instructor signaled me to turn around on our safety stop. To my surprise and…
NOAA is requesting public comment on options for implementing parts of the Marine Mammal Protection Act that address the incidental catch of marine mammals in foreign fisheries, including species such as whales and dolphins.
Zebra Mussel Found at Geist Means Trouble (Apr 19, 2010) Indiana Department of Natural Resources. An adult zebra mussell has been discovered in the Geist Reservoir, marking the first time that the mussel has been found in the Indianapolis area. The zebra mussel has been previously found in more than…
BLM Announces Public Scoping For Invasive Plant (weed) Management Strategy (Apr 21, 2010) DOI . Bureau of Land Management. Alaska. The Bureau of Land Management's Central Yukon Field Office is seeking public input on their Dalton Management Area (DMA) Invasive Plant Management Strategic Plan…
Secretaries of Agriculture, Interior and Homeland Security Announce Partnership to Develop Comprehensive Wildfire Management Strategy (Apr 21, 2010) U.S. Department of Agriculture. The secretaries announced the formation of a federal partnership with state, regional, local and tribal leaders to…
DNR Study Confirms Threats To Native Crayfish (Apr 26, 2010) Maryland Department of Natural Resources. A new study finds several species of native Maryland crayfish are declining because of the introduction and spread of invasive crayfish. The threat looms large, especially with the first-ever…
Caribbean Pest Information Network includes many useful resources for the Caribbean region: CariPestNet CariPestNet is an email network that assists people of the Caribbean sub-region in obtaining prompt advice and information on the identification and management of plant pests (Arthropods,…
International Country Reports and Pest Fact Sheets: County Reports and Pest Fact Sheet Archive Asia-Pacific Forest Invasive Species Network. See resources from the Asia-Pacific Forest Invasive Species Network (APFISN). APFISN has been established as a response to the immense costs and dangers posed…
In 1980, as an intern with the House Natural Resources Committee, I spent hours summarizing legislative proposals to address acid rain, an issue captivating public consciousness. Thirty years later, I can see the great progress we’ve made and, along with hard-working EPA staff, I’m pleased to…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a new set of web tools, data, and interactive maps to inform the public about serious Clean Water Act violations in their communities. Improving water quality is one of EPA Administrator Lisa P
WASHINGTON - As part of its developing Urban Waters Initiative, the U.S
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., April 29, 2010) - EPA has awarded $194,000 for improvements to the existing storm sewer system in East Prairie, Mo. Another grant was previously awarded in September 2009 for $194,000
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered the Tonawanda Coke Corporation (TCC) to find and fix deficiencies in the way that it operates its coke manufacturing facility in Tonawanda, New York