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Climate Adaptation Planning Gaining Momentum at Federal Level

 |  Nov 21, 2014

Even if the federal government is moving slowly on the climate mitigation front, agencies are ramping up their efforts on climate adaptation, with a number of new reports, initiatives or … Read more

Sequestration’s Impact on Environmental Spending

,  |  Feb 28, 2013

Sequestration begins tomorrow, and we wanted to share how it will affect conservation spending on a regional basis.   Thanks to Addie Rolnick for research contributions to this piece. Read more

Habitat Restoration: The Key to Saving Our Salmon

, ,  |  Aug 11, 2011

Entering Mount Rainier National Park I am automatically drawn to the White River; its braided, meandering channels flowing down from Emmons Glacier, sweeping through old growth forest, and Mount Rainier … Read more

Government Shutdown: Coming to a Farm Near You

 |  Apr 8, 2011

With the potential government shutdown looming closer and closer, many people far outside of DC are wondering what the government shutdown will mean for their daily lives.  While farmers may … Read more

Government Shutdown = Polluter Holiday?

 |  Apr 8, 2011

As the budget battle continues, little attention is being paid to what a federal government shutdown might mean for safety of our air, water and land if government employees are forced home. Read more

Federal Government Moves to Slash Its Emissions & Energy Costs

 |  Jan 29, 2010

The White House today revealed details of a plan to slash the federal government’s energy usage. The move is expected to cut the federal government’s global warming pollution 28% by … Read more