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WI Green Fire: Senate passes imperfect PFAS bill
Rhinelander, WI – On November 14th, 2023, the Wisconsin State Senate passed a version of SB312 (the “PFAS bill”) without important changes offered by Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF), other environmental/conservation groups, and leaders of communities impacted by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Over the last several months, the experts on WGF’s Contaminants of Emerging Concern Work Group…
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Fishery Managers Eye Changing 2024 Striped Bass Management Measures | Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
After recent stock projections were worse than expected, the ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board is seeking angler input as it gauges the adjustments necessary to meet the rebuilding timeline for the striped bass stock. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is considering adjusting management measures for the recreational and commercial Atlantic striped bass fishery, in…
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Moreau residents rally against proposed sewage sludge plant in their community
MOREAU, NY (WRGB) — Residents in and around the town of Moreau are continuing their fight to stop a sewage sludge plant from getting built in their community. On Thursday, dozens gathered at the Moreau Community Center to hear updates on efforts to block Saratoga Biochar from manufacturing fertilizer from human-biosolid waste in their community.…
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In brief: real estate acquisitions and leases in Myanmar
Acquisitions and leases Ownership and occupancy Describe the various categories of legal ownership, leasehold or other occupancy interests in real estate customarily used and recognised in your jurisdiction. The most common form of land in Myanmar is leasehold land, primarily in the form of grant land. In addition, the Myanmar government may also enter into…
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‘A better environment for my kids’: Nassau septic system grants aim to reduce nitrogen pollution
Toby Pellicci was one of the first 100 homeowners to participate in a Nassau County program that awards grants of up to $20,000 to replace old septic tanks and cesspools with a more modern septic system that reduces the amount of nitrogen entering Long Island’s water supply. Pellicci, 57, of Bayville, had the system installed last year and said the county reimbursed her costs. “It’s just…
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West Palm Beach’s Manatee Lagoon to hold season kickoff celebration
Newbies to Florida might think manatees are merely those gentle giants with faces only a mother could love. Or maybe they’ve read that back in the days of treasure maps, these are the beasts that (very) drunken sailors may have confused for mermaids. But most Floridians see these creatures as an iconic part of our…
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Mayor Signs Agreement with DEC for Climate Action Plan
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mayor Kim, with City Council approval, accepted a $37,500 grant from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for a Government Operations Climate Action Plan (CAP) during the Nov. 8 City Council meeting. The CAP will establish initiatives and policies that enable the city to meet its climate goals, identify priority strategies and…
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DEC promotes hunter safety
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation encourages outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions this fall and winter. Hikers, nature photographers, leaf peepers, and mountain bikers are encouraged to follow safety measures while hunters and trappers are afield. Regular big game hunting season in the Northern Zone began Oct.…
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Mary Kay Recognized for Leadership in Conservation and Sustainability in the 2023 Texan by Nature 20
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 16, 2023– Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in skin care innovation and sustainability, is honored to announce its inclusion in the 2023 Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20), a prestigious recognition by the conservation non-profit, Texan by Nature. Founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, Texan by Nature annually celebrates Texas-based companies…
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California Court Upholds Ventura County Program to Safeguard Wildlife Connectivity
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.— A new program that increases protections for wildlife corridors throughout Southern California’s Ventura County has prevailed after a three-judge panel agreed with the county and conservationists and found that the wildlife protections were lawful. The unanimous ruling, issued this week by the California Court of Appeal, upholds a set of land-use ordinances…
