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Sams: 'As we honor Mary's life and legacy, we look to her dedication as an example to be emulated'

Former National Park Service Director Mary Bomar died Aug. 28 following a fight with cancer.


Becker: 'No additional EPA cleanup is needed' in Libby, Mont.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency confirmed cleanup activities are complete at another portion of the Libby, Mont., Superfund site.


Arroyo: Funding will 'explore ways that outdoor recreation can strengthen' rural communities

The Biden-Harris administration aims to help rural communities grow their outdoor recreation economy.


Fish and Wildlife Service decides to remove 'hybrid' fern in Puerto Rico from ESA listing

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service confirmed the de-listing of the Adiantum vivesii, a fern, in an Aug. 23 news release.


DOI's Haaland: 'Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law making 'historic investment to plug orphaned wells throughout the country'

In an Aug. 25 news release, the Department of the Interior established that Texas would start cleaning up abandoned wells.


USDA's Vilsack unveils $300 million initiative to help farmers transition to organic food production

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to invest up to $300 million in a new initiative for organic farming.


U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Deputy Commissioner: 'Having accurate data and quality information is essential'

In an Aug. 25 news release, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation confirmed $1.2 million in grants for improvement of water modeling and forecasting.


Expert claims facial recognition technology can 'erode trust' despite security benefits

The House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations held a hearing July 27 to assess the Customs and Border Patrol’s use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT).


USBR's Touton presents individual, organizational 'distinguished safety awards' to California-Great Basin Region

In a recent news release, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation confirmed new awards for the California-Great Basin Region offices.


'We make essential investments through this transformative law': Newland during visit to Channel Islands

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Assistant Secretary Bryan Newland recently visited Channel Islands National Park to highlight how approximately $100,000 in funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be advancing restoration there.


SRNS manager: DOE Savannah River Operations, SRNS 'place a strong emphasis and high priority' on environmental monitoring

The Savannah River Site’s Environmental Monitoring Program is guiding the nationally applied nuclear industry standard.


DOI's Haaland: 'The Interior Department is committed to diversifying the nation's renewable energy portfolio'

The Department of the Interior has confirmed a new clean energy transmission project in Arizona and California.



Kanter: 'Bid rigging undermines the competitive process' in Texas, Michigan case

A military contractor pleaded guilty in court to rigging bids for public contracts in the states of Texas and Michigan.


DOI's Trujillo on restoration program: 'After a 60-year absence, it's encouraging to see salmon returning to the San Joaquin River'

In a recent news release, the Bureau of Reclamation revealed that the San Joaquin River Restoration Program received a prestigious environmental achievement award.


Regan: 'I’m happy to celebrate the climate action and environmental stewardship' with student, teacher awards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency confirmed its 2022 President’s Student and Teacher Environmental Awards winners.


Presas: 'We expect to see travel rebound to near or above pre-pandemic levels this summer'

The Transportation Security Administration is getting ready for summer travel out of the San Antonio International Airport.


DOE Environmental Management: Former Oak Ridge manager 'was honored with a bridge named after him'

A bridge dedication in Oak Ridge, Tenn., will pay tribute to Steve McCracken's 'historic' life and career.


Goldstein: CISA works 'to protect against evolving cyber adversaries'

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released its second version of guidance for secure migration to the cloud.


Kowalski: 'The Air Force has acknowledged its mistakes' with EPA penalty

The U.S. Air Force agreed to pay a $206,811 penalty for hazardous waste violations at Eareckson Air Station in Alaska.