Agency officials seek to support the recovery from Hurricane Helene’s devastation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that, in a joint effort with the Departments of Agriculture…
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FTC Warns Seafood Chains Against False Claims of Local Fish
The agency sends letters to top ten restaurants, including Red Lobster and Long John Silver’s. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to America’s top seafood restaurant chains…
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President’s Administration Invests in Tribal Nation Fish Hatcheries
The Bureau of Indian Affairs partners with NOAA for Pacific salmon preservation. The Biden administration recently announced a $240 million investment to support Pacific salmon fish hatcheries, partnering…
Read MoreSupreme Court Hears Cases Challenging Federal Agencies’ Authority
The Chevron deference standard is under consideration. The Supreme Court heard arguments this past week on cases questioning the legitimacy of the Chevron deference, which allows government agencies…
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Hawaii Receives $20 Million to Improve Climate Resilience
Interior Department investment comes after the Fifth National Climate Assessment, a report mandated by Congress. The Department of the Interior made $20 million available this month to fund…
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Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Salmon Fisheries in Alaska
The environmental case under review would block chinook fishing to protect orcas. The Ninth Circuit Court ruled last week that fisheries trolling for king salmon in Alaska are…
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Over $5 Million Dedicated to Tribal Water Projects
Interior secretary announces funding at Iron Gate Fish Hatchery. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced this past week that four Tribal water projects in the Klamath River…
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NOAA Agency to Study Rare Alaskan Whale
North Pacific right whales are down to roughly 30 in number. Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries agreed to study the habitat designations for…
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Bureau of Reclamation Allocates $15 Million for Western Drought
Water supply for irrigation a seventh The Bureau of Reclamation announced $15 million in relief for those affected by the drought along the California-Oregon border. The area is…
Read MoreCommerce Department Allocates Fishery Aid
In addition to assistance originally disbursed under CARES Act. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries announced last month the allocation of an additional $255 million in…
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