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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment of longfin smelt as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. Scientific analysis shows the Bay-Delta longfin smelt is in danger of extinction throughout its range.
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Northern California perennial Lassics lupine proposed for protection under the Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the Lassics lupine, a plant species found only in northern California as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, with a critical habitat designation.
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Service Seeks Comment on Proposed Critical Habitat for the Louisiana Pinesnake
Based on the best available science, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to designate critical habitat for the Louisiana pinesnake, an egg-laying, non-venomous constrictor of western and central Louisiana and eastern Texas that is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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Louisiana Pinesnake Proposed Critical Habitat FAQs
Louisiana Pinesnake Proposed Critical Habitat FAQs
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New USGS diagram re-envisions how Earth’s most precious commodity cycles the planet
Starting today, educators around the nation will have a more accurate and more comprehensive tool to explain the Earth’s water cycle with the unveiling of the new U.S. Geological Survey water cycle diagram.
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Energy development in migration corridors affects mule deer access to best forage
When migrating mule deer encounter energy development, they stall just long enough to let their spring forage go stale, according to a collaborative study published today led by the U.S. Geological Survey and University of Wyoming.
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Justin Miller Named Regional Director for BSEE Alaska Region
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) today announced the selection of Justin Miller to serve as the new regional director of BSEE’s Alaska Region.“Justin brings experience, a wealth of knowledge in oil and gas operations at both the state and federal levels, and a proven track record to this vital leadership role,” said BSEE Director Kevin Sligh.
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Interior Department Takes Next Steps to Update Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
News Release: WASHINGTON - Following extensive Tribal consultation and review, the Department of the Interior today announced that proposed revisions to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act’s (NAGPRA) regulations are now available for public comment.
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BOEM Completes Environmental Review of Offshore Wind Leasing in Central California
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goals of permitting 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030 and deploying 15 gigawatts of floating offshore wind energy capacity by 2035, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced it has completed its environmental review of potential impacts from offshore wind energy leasing activities in the Morro Bay Wind Energy Area (WEA), located 20 miles offshore central California.
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Reclamation to test emergency sirens at its Leadville Plant
The Bureau of Reclamation will test the emergency siren system at its water treatment plant near Mountain Valley Estates in Leadville, Colorado on October 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
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Interior Invests $180 Million through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2022 to Improve Wildfire Mitigation and Resilience
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is bringing much-needed support across the country to increase the resilience of lands facing the threat of wildland fires and to better support federal wildland firefighters.
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Reclamation to test emergency sirens at its Leadville Plant
Reclamation to test emergency sirens at its Leadville Plant
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Installs First Blue Roof in Fort Myers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is announcing the installation of the first Blue Roof in Fort Myers, Oct. 8.
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USACE Vicksburg District announces lake level and seasonal recreation closures at north Mississippi lakes
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has closed several boat ramps and recreation areas at Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid, and Grenada Lakes for the season.
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Raystown Lake Drawdown
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has begun a controlled lake drawdown from summer pool elevation 786’ NGVD to a target of 8 feet below at 778’ NGVD, which will occur incrementally throughout the months of October and November.
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Army Corps updates status on Chesapeake City Bridge closures
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Philadelphia District shared an update on ongoing repair work on the Chesapeake City Bridge in Cecil County, Maryland. Work includes repairs of the bridge expansion joints and will require periodic single-lane closures.
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Drought conditions worsen in upper Missouri River Basin
September precipitation was once again below average in the Missouri River Basin. September runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa was 0.6 million acre-feet, 47% of the long-term average.
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Boating Restrictions Lifted at Raystown Lake Dam, Following Inspections for Upcoming Rehabilitation Work
The area of Raystown Lake downstream of Mile Marker 1 has reopened to all boat traffic following critical inspections as part of major infrastructure rehabilitation project and the completion of the first phase of construction work on portions of the Raystown Dam’s mechanical equipment.This work is being done as part of an extensive, multi-year rehabilitation project to upgrade the nearly 50-year-old operational equipment that has been in place since the Dam’s construction in the early 1970s.The U.S.
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Blasting at Louisville VA Medical Center construction site remains halted
Blasting at Louisville VA Medical Center construction site remains halted
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Working Draft of 2022 Everglades Restoration Integrated Delivery Schedule available to the public
Working Draft of 2022 Everglades Restoration Integrated Delivery Schedule available to the public
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