Water
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Wetlands forming on VA surface mines, impacts uncertain
A recent report found wetlands forming on surface mines in Virginia can benefit the state. The wetlands form because surface mining flattens land…
MO duck-hunting season portends a grim future
Missouri's duck-hunting season runs through January, and many enthusiasts are concerned about how plentiful their future quarry will be because of a …
Wetlands ruling worries MI duck hunters
Michigan's duck-hunting season runs through January, and many enthusiasts are concerned about how plentiful their future quarry will be because of a …
Duck hunting faces environmental crossroads after spring SCOTUS ruling
Arkansas and other states are dealing with the fallout from a Supreme Court decision in May, which effectively removed federal protections for more …
Report: EPA’s Hudson River dredging failed
In a new report, a coalition of New York environmental groups said dredging the Hudson River of toxic chemicals has failed. The report by Friends of …
Opposition grows to major road project in AK's iconic Brooks Range
Opposition is growing among hunters and anglers to a proposed road in Alaska's iconic Brooks Range. The state has invested millions in the project…
Family farm groups blast conservation incentives for industrial ag
Minnesota has been in the headlines over nitrate levels in drinking water and some conservation groups argued industrial farms are being given too man…
Family farm advocates suspect profit motive behind some 'conservation' practices
Midwest family farm advocates have sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, opposing recent additions to conservation practices they said …
IL wetlands at risk in backlash from spring SCOTUS ruling
States like Illinois are dealing with the fallout of a Supreme Court decision made earlier this year. In May, the U.S. Supreme Court effectively …
Southern CA ports lead the way for 'green' shipping
The importance of making ports and shipping more environmentally friendly was the topic of a town hall meeting on Tuesday. Three California members …
AZ expert sheds light on state's challenging water outlook
An Arizona water expert said the state faces a challenging situation with the Colorado River being overallocated, compounded with what she calls a …
Removing barriers and making space for next generation farmers
As Congress drafts the next Farm Bill, the National Young Farmers Coalition is calling on lawmakers to tackle climate disruptions and racial equity …