USDA Expands Nutrition Assistance for Seniors Amid Pandemic with American Rescue Plan Funding
WASHINGTON, April 23, 2021 — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is increasing food assistance to low-income seniors – a population that has been especially hard-hit by the pandemic – by providing nearly $37 million in additional support to the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). States and Tribal nations will receive the new funding from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act to serve additional seniors, in addition to up to $2.6 million in administrative funds from a previous COVID relief bill.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments and Senior Staff
WASHINGTON, April 23, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior positions in Washington, D.C.
Oakland, NWSA ports fluid despite heavy LA-LB diversions
[caption caption="Oakland continues to struggle with vessel bunching, although the port expects waterside operations to be back to normal in two months. Photo caption: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]Cargo owners who are diverting a portion of their shipments to the ports of Oakland and Seattle-Tacoma to avoid congestion in Los Angeles and Long Beach...
EPA Administrator Regan Announces New Initiatives to Support Environmental Justice and Climate Action
WASHINGTON (April 23, 2021) — Today, in conjunction with President Biden's Leaders Summit on Climate, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S.
EPA to Provide Building Blocks Assistance to Orange County, Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. (April 23, 2021) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Orange County, Florida will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program.
On Earth Day, USDA Invests $487 Million in Rural Water, Energy, and Biofuel Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, April 22, 2021 – Today, in honor of Earth Day 2021, Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $487 million in critical infrastructure that will help communities in 45 states (PDF, 595 KB) build back better and stronger while prioritizing climate-smart solutions and environmental stewardship.
EPA New England Celebrates Earth Day by Opening Nomination Period for Annual Environmental Merit Awards
BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office is accepting nominations for New England based individuals, organizations, government entities or businesses whose environmental achievements during the past year deserve recognition.
EPA Selects West Virginia University Research Corporation for $1 Million Training and Technical Assistance Funding
PHILADELPHIA (April 22, 2021) — The U.S.