Chicago , IL–(ENEWSPF)—October 28, 2015. In anticipation of Halloween, Environment Illinois unveiled Illinois’ Cringe-Worthy Water Facts of 2015, showing that a terrifying concoction of toxic chemicals, contaminated stormwater runoff, and other pollutants have made Illinois’ waterways a ghost of their former selves. “Halloween is the season to be scared, but[Read More…]

Total Value of Global Settlement Will Top $20 Billion Largest with a Single Entity in Justice Department History Assures Continued Restoration of the Gulf Coast Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2015. The United States today joins the five Gulf states in announcing a  settlement to resolve civil claims against BP arising from[Read More…]

WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–July 17 2015.  Following extensive environmental and economic analyses and robust tribal and public outreach, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Mike Connor today approved the Four Corners Power Plant (FCPP) and Navajo Mine Energy Project in northwestern New Mexico, under a plan that would minimize and mitigate the project’s[Read More…]

NOAA, University of Alaska collaborate with shellfish hatchery NOAA and the University of Alaska worked with the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery in Seward, Alaska, to research the effects of ocean acidification. (Credit: Wiley Evans, NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2015.  New collaborative research between NOAA, University of Alaska and an Alaskan[Read More…]

Interior’s WaterSMART Program to Support 64 Projects in 12 States LOS ANGELES, CA –-(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015.  As part of the Obama Administration’s continued effort to bring relief to western communities suffering from the historic drought, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell yesterday announced that Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation will[Read More…]