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STATEMENT: New marine sanctuary, ahoy!
Biden administration proposes to designate the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
STATEMENT: President Biden protects Grand Canyon from uranium mining
Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument will protect critical watershed, wildlife habitat and cultural sites
Schools stand to benefit from going solar
Guide offers insights on how communities can reduce pollution and save on energy bills by putting solar on schools
Statement: Water infrastructure funding at risk in Congress
Even as sewage and runoff pollution close beaches and put swimmers' health at risk, some in Congress are proposing drastic cuts to water infrastructure funding.
STATEMENT: Alaska sues EPA to reverse Bristol Bay protections
Dunleavy administration’s action, seeking to allow Pebble Mine project, could hurt environment
500,000 people ask Forest Service to protect mature forests from logging
Public comments submitted in support of forest conservation
Statement: Amazon to phase out single-use plastic shipping bags
Amazon announced Tuesday in its 2022 sustainability report that it is “phasing out padded bags containing plastics in favor of recyclable alternatives.” The e-commerce company also said its use of single-use plastic across its global operations network (i.e., orders shipped through its fulfillment centers) declined by 11.6% from 2021 to 2022.
Environmental advocates join tribal leaders to call for new Arizona monument
At public hearing, supporters call on President Biden to protect important cultural sites, endangered species, public health
Statement: House Committee Considers Bill To Reverse Chaco Canyon Protections
Park known for ancient artifacts, dark skies, could again be at risk from nearby drilling
330,000 comments to Bureau of Land Management asking for forest protections
Members of the public call for durable protections for mature and old-growth trees on BLM land