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U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) has led a group of Senators in requesting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to ensure Lake Tahoe Basin benefits from the bipartisan Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. The EXPLORE Act,
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California and Nevada Senators are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to implement provisions of the bipartisan Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Senators, led by Senator Adam Schiff, have written
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Nevada Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), along with California Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Alex Padilla (D-CA), have written a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum requesting that they uphold
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Investigations into the implementation of Colorado Regulation 85 have led to new insights into the effectiveness of conservation practices in mitigating water quality impacts in arid and semiarid regions. Conducted by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the study employed the USDA NRCS Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) to
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A draft bill aimed at dismantling the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) has sparked widespread concern among conservationists, who warn that the proposed legislation threatens the very existence of countless marine mammal species. The bill, which will be discussed by the House Natural Resources Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee on
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The White River Hydroelectric Project, located on the White River in Ashland and Bayfield Counties, Wisconsin, has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a subsequent license to continue operating and maintaining the project. The project, owned by Northern States Power Company, has a generating capacity
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A recent study published by researchers at Liaoning University in Shenyang, People's Republic of China, has shed light on the pressing issue of carbon inequality, which has become a significant challenge for sustainable natural resource management and global environmental sustainability. The study, funded by the General Program of
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Kano/Jigawa Command has made a significant seizure of pangolin scales worth millions of Naira, weighing 420kg, in a joint operation with the police and other units. The arrest was made on July 16, 2025, as part of efforts to combat illicit international trade in
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced plans to issue a permit for a project that may result in the incidental taking of the slender glass lizard, a rare species found in the state. The proposal is part of the ATC Grid Forward -- Central Wisconsin Soil Boring
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The Nigerian Customs Service has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against wildlife trafficking, intercepting 420 kilograms of pangolin scales in a major operation in Kano State, North-West Nigeria. The seizure, carried out through a collaborative effort between the Nigerian Customs and other relevant agencies, marks a significant blow
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The House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Committee recently approved a reconciliation package that weakens critical public services and foundational environmental protections. This vote was taken on a party-line basis, with an 8-5 margin. The proposed budget includes significant cuts to public lands, environmental protection, and climate resiliency programs. Latino
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Iowa Farmers Union members emphasized the significance of the partnership between farmers and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, citing the potential consequences of federal budget cuts that could affect programs that help farmers diversify their operations, protect water quality, and implement sustainable practices. Members expressed concerns about the potential
