The first year will be virtual in preparation for a physical center. The Fish and Wildlife Service has launched the Center for Pollinator Conservation, starting as a virtual…
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USDA Announces Permanent Tribal Committee
Secretary Vilsack comments on the partnership to integrate indigenous views. The 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit took place this past week in Washington, D.C., after which the…
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America the Beautiful Challenge Announces Grants
$90 million dedicated to landscape-scale conservation projects. The Department of the Interior announced $91 million in grants through the America the Beautiful Challenge, a partnership between President Biden’s…
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USDA to Hold 3rd Urban Agriculture Meeting
The federal advisory committee will discuss production policies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will virtually host the third public meeting for urban agriculture on November 29. The…
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Interior Secretary Visits Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Tours historic sites and rebuilding efforts after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was joined by Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen…
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EPA Begins Five-Year Reviews of Superfund Sites
Agency will assess risks at 45 Southeast contaminated abandoned sites The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that its five-year review evaluations are underway for Superfund sites in…
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National Park Service Awards Cultural Heritage Grants
Focus is on preservation projects in Tennessee, Kentucky, and other states. The National Park Service on Monday announced they were awarding grants for cultural heritage preservation projects in…
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Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Snail Darter’s Recovery
Small southern freshwater fish no longer near extinction. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service celebrated the removal of the snail darter from the Federal List of Threatened and…
Read MoreUSDA Announces New Opportunities to Improve Nutrient Management
Natural Resources Conservation Service focuses on support for U.S. producers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new preservation and climate-conscious plans funded through $19.5 billion allotted under…
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USDA Invites Public to Second Urban Agriculture Meeting
Federal Advisory Committee will discuss urban conservation and new focus areas. Last week, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued an invitation for urban agriculture enthusiasts to attend a…
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