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McCollister: 'St. Louis understands the power of brownfields grants' for cleanups, job training

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented checks to three St. Louis, Mo., organizations for brownfields grants before throwing out the first pitch June 28 at the St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium.


Fox: 'EPA stands ready to support the state of Florida in their efforts to protect and improve water quality'

Government agency officials visited the Indian River Lagoon and Big Cypress National Preserve in South Florida to highlight the importance of those water resources for surrounding communities, the area's ecological health and the economy.


Vilsack: New federal funding will 'ensure every child who needs a meal, gets one'

The Biden administration is sending a clear signal that strengthening child nutrition programs is a priority with additional steps taken this month to bolster such programs.


Regan: EPA fights PFAS 'to prevent these chemicals from entering the environment'

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced new drinking water health advisories for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).


Sewell: Gambino crime family associate's 'callous disregard for human life will not go unanswered'

A known associate of the Gambino crime family was convicted by a federal jury in the case of the robbery and murder of a Brooklyn man.


Lueders: 'Partnerships will be central to addressing the threats to the Arizona eryngo and putting it on the path to recovery'

Amy Lueders, regional director of the Southwest Region for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, recently stressed the importance of creating partnerships with other organizations and companies in order to save the Arizona eryngo, which was recently listed as an endangered species.


DOE awards $39 million for R&D to turn buildings into 'carbon sinks'

Selected projects with the ultimate goal of turning buildings into net carbon-storage units are getting $39 million from the U.S. Department of Energy.


Haaland: 'Climate change and the rapid spread of invasive species pose an ever-increasing threat'

This week, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced her intentions to expand conservation techniques and pursue innovation in preventing climate change and the impact it has on the environment.



Maritime advisory group adds 25 'dynamic individuals with in-depth knowledge'

The Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee has 25 new members, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced this week.


Boyd: New Chesapeake Bay Program director 'excited to work with a forward-focused team of specialists'

The U.S. Department of Environmental Protection announced Dr. Kandis Boyd will take on the role of director of the Chesapeake Bay Program, which will focus on restoring the bay to its former condition before damage was inflicted by pollution and other human activity.


EPA administrator: 'EPA's proposed rule builds on' Clean Water Act to protect water resources

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a rule that would give states, territories and tribes the ability to defend water resources against harmful development.


DOE's White thanks leaders of United Steelworkers of the Atomic Energy Workers Council for work at DOE sites

William White, a senior adviser for the Office of Environmental Management, recently thanked leaders of the United Steelworkers of the Atomic Energy Workers Council for their work at DOE sites.


Granholm travels to Tampa to speak about clean energy innovation

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm recently traveled to Tampa to speak about clean energy innovation and implementation across various industries.


Criswell: 'Disaster seasons are yearlong events;' FEMA submits 2023 budget request

FEMA officials testified before Congress to ask for a total budget of $29.5 billion for the 2023 fiscal year.


Mayorkas: New Coast Guard commandant 'is an extraordinary leader, trailblazer and public servant'

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas gave a statement on the confirmation of Admiral Linda L. Fagan as the next U.S. Coast Guard commandant.


Garland: 'The actions we are announcing today will help to safely increase the supply of baby formula for families'

The U.S. Department of Justice submitted documents to allow baby formula manufacturer Abbott Labs reopen its factory in Michigan.


Smith: MS-13 gang member 'will begin to face the consequences of his life of crime'

An investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations in Baltimore resulted in a life sentence for a member of the MS-13 gang.


Jung: Washington state man sentenced for intent to 'sell significant quantities of illicit narcotics in the Juneau region'

This week, a sentence of eight years in prison was handed down to a Washington State man convicted of drug-related charges.


Fox: 'Our nation's water infrastructure is in significant need of upgrades'

The Environmental Protection Agency announced it will be providing an additional $1.9 billion for loans to provide municipalities with the resources they need to improve water infrastructure for residents.


Fox: EPA 'investing in a future that improves water quality and climate resilience' in Kansas county

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $281 million in funding will be used to modernize wastewater infrastructure in Johnson County, Kan.