Small southern freshwater fish no longer near extinction. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service celebrated the removal of the snail darter from the Federal List of Threatened and…
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USDA Announces New Opportunities to Improve Nutrient Management
Natural Resources Conservation Service focuses on support for U.S. producers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new preservation and climate-conscious plans funded through $19.5 billion allotted under…
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USDA Invites Public to Second Urban Agriculture Meeting
Federal Advisory Committee will discuss urban conservation and new focus areas. Last week, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued an invitation for urban agriculture enthusiasts to attend a…
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Federal Court Reinstates Wildlife Protections
Protections for species considered threatened will return to the same as those for endangered. On Tuesday, a U.S. district court ruled that the Endangered Species Act must be…
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Interior Outlines Steps to Conserve Monarch Butterfly
Prepared to work with agencies and organizations for conservation. The Interior Department outlined the action steps last week that they will be taking to help preserve the western…
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Secretary Haaland Announces $9 Million for Sagebrush Preservation
Will support 40 projects spanning 175 million acres Secretary Deb Haaland announced this month that the Department of the Interior will be making a $9 million investment in…
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U.S. Forest Service Admits Errors in New Mexico Burn
Fire has consumed more than 340,000 acres. The Hermits Peak Fire in New Mexico has been reviewed by the U.S. Forest Service which has determined that errors occurred…
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Interior Announces Plastics Phase-out Plan
Secretary Haaland issues secretarial order. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland issued a secretarial order this week, which will phase out the sale and distribution of single-use plastics…
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Interior Distributes $252 Million to Oil State Coastal Restorations
Annual funding distributed through oil revenue-sharing model. The Department of the Interior recently distributed $252 million to Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas for coastal conservation projects. These four…
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Department of Energy Promotes New Efficiency Standards
Federal buildings, air conditioners, and swimming pool heaters included in proposals. The Energy Department on Wednesday announced a new series of energy efficiency standards to take effect in 2023. Beginning…
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