EPA Files Clean Air Act Complaint for Diesel Truck Tampering in Windham, Maine
USDA Announces Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy, Initiates Action to Work with Tribes, Partners and Communities
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a new Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy to help support a diverse economy, enhance community resilience, and conserve natural resources.
USDA Awards $12 Million in Record-Breaking Farm to School Grants, Releases New Data Showing Expansion of Farm to School Efforts
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $12 million in Farm to School Grants this year, announcing awards to 176 grantees, the most projects funded since the program began in 2013. The department is also releasing new data demonstrating the recent growth of farm to school efforts nationwide.
EPA Announces $200k Under the American Rescue Plan to Fund Environmental Justice Initiatives in Massachusetts
BOSTON — On June 25, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will provide $50 million dollars for Environmental Justice (EJ) initiatives through funds allocated to EPA under the American Rescue Plan (ARP).
EPA orders Clarksburg to identify homes, businesses with lead service lines
PHILADELPHIA (July 15, 2021) – The U.S.
LA port metrics slipping ahead of ‘super strong’ peak: Seroka
[caption][/caption] Anticipating a “super strong” July and August for imports, the head of the Port of Los Angeles on Wednesday warned that key productivity indicators have been slipping in recent weeks. The warning from Gene Seroka, Port of Los Angeles executive director, comes as Los Angeles-Long Beach, the largest gateway for US imports, is scrambling to clear a backlog of intermodal rail freight that threatens the ports’ ability to...
USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Tropical Storm Elsa
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2021 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Tropical Storm Elsa – the fifth named storm in what has already been a very active hurricane season. USDA staff in offices across the country are ready to respond with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to producers and communities in need.
EPA, Milwaukee Leaders Discuss Lead in Drinking Water
MILWAUKEE (July 14, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a community roundtable with organizers representing Milwaukee, Wisconsin to highlight the experience of local communities with lead in drinking water.