Environmental protection

State Invests $35 Million to Protect Property in Paulding, Decatur and McIntosh Counties

December 05, 2007 -- Dallas, Ga. – Standing on the bank of Corley Lake in Paulding County with a scenic view of the Paulding Forest behind him, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today a monumental investment in land conservation. The state of Georgia, through an investment of $35 million and additional federal, local and private funds, will protect approximately 20,000 acres of pristine forest lands in Paulding, Decatur and McIntosh Counties.    » read more »

Washington, D.C., Nov. 30, 2007 -- In an effort to strengthen the legal framework for environmental protection in China, EPA today launched the EPA - China Environmental Law Initiative Web site. The Web site, announced by EPA General Counsel Roger R. Martella, will provide a forum for sharing information and fostering an ongoing dialogue with China on environmental law.

China suffers severe environmental problems. Strengthening environmental laws and their implementation are seen as vital steps in improving the environment in China.    » read more »

November 29, 2007 -- New York Governor Eliot Spitzer today announced $25.3 million in Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) grants awarded to local communities and organizations across New York State to assist with waterfront revitalization projects, historic preservation efforts, expanding open space, and increasing access to public lands.    » read more »

Ottawa, Canada - 11/21/2007 - The government of Canada announced one of the biggest land conservation agreements in North American history, by ordering the protection of 25.5 million acres in the heart of the Canadian Boreal Forest, an area approximately equal in size to 11 Yellowstone National Parks. The government issued this land management move at an event hosted by the Canadian Boreal Initiative.

The lands to be protected include:    » read more »

Washington, D.C., Nov. 14, 2007 -- Award-winning members of two of EPA's partnership programs are recognized for reducing and recycling materials, and for cutting back or eliminating over 4 million pounds of priority chemicals. At the same time, these green achievements also cut costs.

"Today, it seems like everyone is catching 'green fever,'" said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. "By taking voluntary steps that improve our quality of life and the quality of our environment, communities, businesses and individuals are keeping America's 'green' momentum moving forward."    » read more »

Chicago, Ill., Nov. 1, 2007 -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 will hold a public hearing on its objections to Indiana's draft wastewater discharge permit for U.S. Steel's Gary Works. EPA raised objections to certain parts of Indiana's permit in two letters to the state last month. EPA's objections must be resolved before the permit can be issued.

EPA plans to hold the hearing in northwest Indiana in mid-December. A formal public notice announcing the date, time and location will be issued at least 30 days prior to the hearing date.    » read more »

November 1, 2007 -- New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine today ceremonially signed five pieces of legislation appropriating a total of $137 million dollars from the Garden State Preservation Trust Fund for open space, farmland and soil and water preservation and protection.    » read more »

10/09/2007, LOS ANGELES – As part of a recent settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over the alleged sale of unregistered pesticides, Triunfo-Mex., Inc., of City of Industry, Calif., will pay $84,500.00.

Triunfo-Mex, Inc., located at 13886 Nelson Ave, City of Industry, sells and distributes various products from Mexico.    » read more »

Kansas City, Kan., Oct. 4, 2007 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 staff will participate in the Missouri River Watershed Festival and Missouri River Cleanup. These events are part of the region's celebrations of Water Monitoring Month and Children's Health Month.

EPA will have booths at the watershed festival at Kaw Point from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friday, Oct. 5. Staff will be available to talk with students and patrons about water monitoring, watersheds, water quality, and river issues.    » read more »

Agreement will protect jobs, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreational opportunities

October 3, 2007 -- Saint Paul – Minnesota Governor Pawlenty today announced the single largest conservation project in Minnesota in a decade. State and private money has been used to purchase working forest conservation easements on more than 51,163 acres of forest in Itasca and Koochiching counties.    » read more »

10/01/2007 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing revisions to certain regulatory requirements for facilities subject to the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule. The revisions will tailor and streamline requirements to particular industry sectors and facility owners or operators subject to the rule.    » read more »

SB 17 provides tax incentives for conservation management of woodlands, prairies, wetlands and other undeveloped lands

October 1, 2007 -- SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today signed a new law that encourages landowner conservation and protection of woodlands, wetlands, prairies and other undeveloped land. Senate Bill 17, sponsored by State Senator John Sullivan (D-Quincy) and State Representative Dan Reitz (D-Sparta), provides property tax incentives for landowners who develop and follow conservation management plans for woodlands, prairies, and wetlands.    » read more »

September 27, 2007 -- Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45), introduced the California Desert and Mountain Heritage Act, legislation to protect nearly 200,000 acres of pristine and ecologically sensitive lands in Riverside County.    » read more »

70-acre Natural Salt Marsh to be Designated Public Parkland as Part of Effort to Protect City’s Ecosystem

September 26, 2007-- New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced the preservation of Arlington Marsh, a major wetlands area on the northwest corner of Staten Island. The 70-acre natural salt marsh will be transferred to the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and dedicated as public parkland for preservation.    » read more »

Washington, D.C. - Sept. 26, 2007 -- EPA is helping to reduce lead in drinking water by issuing a final rule that will improve requirements in the areas of monitoring, customer awareness and lead service line replacement. Specifically, the agency will require water suppliers to provide consumers with information to help them make decisions about how to limit their exposure to lead in drinking water.    » read more »