National Public Lands Day (NPLD) will be on Saturday, Sept. 24 in 2016. NPLD is the largest U.S. single-day volunteer event for public lands. National Public Lands Day is also a “fee-free day” with entrance fees waived at national parks, … Continued
In a letter sent Monday, August 22, 2016 to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos challenged the effectiveness of EPA’s remedy to cleanup PCBs from the Upper Hudson River. With … Continued
Biological communities rich in species are substantially healthier and more productive than those depleted of species, according to a recent study by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and international scientists. Scientists have long hypothesized that biodiversity is of critical importance … Continued
The Deepwater Horizon natural resources damage assessment trustees and BP have proposed approximately $34.4 million for the fifth phase of early restoration for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The first phase of the project would enhance public access to natural … Continued
Water quality can be substantially diminished for several years after wildfire in response to relatively common local thunderstorms, according to a recent USGS study. USGS scientists led by research hydrologist Sheila Murphy collected extensive streamflow and water-quality data for three … Continued