"Trump’s ‘Scorched Earth’ EPA Budget Draws Swift Reactions"
"No agency in the federal government fared worse under Thursday’s proposed budget than the Environmental Protection Agency."
Source: Washington Post, 03/17/2017
Fish & Fisheries
Large Sections of Australia’s Great Reef Are Now Dead, Scientists Find
"The Great Barrier Reef in Australia has long been one of the world’s most magnificent natural wonders, so enormous it can be seen from space, so beautiful it can move visitors to tears. But the reef, and the profusion of sea creatures living near it, are in profound trouble."
Source: NY Times, 03/16/2017
EPA Budget Cuts Threaten a Program Near You
As the Trump administration proposes big cuts at environmental agencies like the U.S. EPA, the latest TipSheet explores how to dig up local angles from the budget action. Examples: Tracking changes at EPA regional offices and labs, at Superfund or at state revolving funds for clean water and safe drinking water programs.
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"Mexico's Fight For Endangered Vaquita Porpoise Turns Violent"
"A gang of dozens of fishermen overturned inspectors' trucks, burned or destroyed 15 vehicles and patrol boats, and beat three inspectors from the office for environmental protection in a town on Mexico's Gulf of California."
Source: AP, 03/10/2017
"Oyster Wars: Volunteers, Watermen, Vie Over Sanctuaries"
"St. Mary’s watershed group, harvesters debate value of leaving bivalves untouched in ‘mother lode’ of reproduction".
Source: Bay Journal, 03/08/2017
Get Wise on Water Rule
Wondering what WOTUS is? Or how the Clean Water Rule relates to the Clean Water Act and to the Section 404 permitting program meant to prevent the destruction of U.S. wetlands? Our Beat Basics column explains the history and background of the rule to help you cover White House, EPA and court action likely ahead.
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Draining a Different Kind of Swamp
As the Trump administration last week began its rollback of the Clean Water Rule, reporters are likely to see many more stories about wetlands permitting — especially on the local level. The latest TipSheet walks you through the Section 404 permitting maze and helps you find out what's happening in your locale and state.
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White House Proposes Steep Budget Cut To Leading Climate Science Agency
"The Trump administ"ration is seeking to slash the budget of one of the government’s premier climate science agencies by 17 percent, delivering steep cuts to research funding and satellite programs, according to a four-page budget memo obtained by The Washington Post."
Source: Washington Post, 03/06/2017
"Groups Sue EPA To Protect Wild Salmon From Climate Change"
"U.S. fishing and conservation groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday, seeking to protect wild salmon threatened by rising water temperatures attributed in part to climate change in two major rivers of the Pacific Northwest."
Source: Reuters, 02/24/2017
"He Was Supposed To Protect The Sea. Then He Vanished From His Ship"
"Day after day, Keith Davis stood at the rail of the cargo ship, watching a fleet of rusty long-liners off-load tuna, marlin and other fish."
Source: Reveal, 02/22/2017
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