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Water Quality as a Way of Life

Conservation | Jul 16, 2009

Here’s a story for the history books: In 1983, our government set water planning policies that determined how we create water projects–and they’re still in place today. But as you … Read more

Key Clean Water Bill Moves Forward

Conservation | Jun 18, 2009

Great news today from the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, which passed the Clean Water Restoration Act! It now heads to the full Senate. Here’s what Jan Goldman-Carter, the … Read more

Will Congress Act Soon to Protect the Nation’s Waters?

Conservation | Apr 7, 2009

Given how much we all depend on clean water, the answer should be a no-brainer. But believe it or not, this is a decision that each member of Congress now … Read more

Victory at Last: A Long Battle to Save the Teddy Bear’s Habitat

Conservation | Dec 2, 2008

In Washington, you can bet that bad ideas from powerful special interests take a long time to kill. Nevertheless, you also should know that what Margaret Mead once suggested is … Read more

A Victory for Teddy’s Bears!

Conservation | Sep 13, 2008

Wildlife and the people who love them recently scored a huge victory when the EPA finalized their decision to veto the controversial Yazoo Backwaters Pumps Project. The success will help … Read more

Bush Administration Goes Green?

Conservation | Feb 4, 2008

That’s right folks. For only the 12th time in its entire history, the Environmental Protection Agency has decided to use the veto process to kill an Army Corps of Engineers … Read more

Corps Reform Measures Included in WRDA

Conservation | Oct 3, 2007

The Water Resources Development Act, which has passed both the House and Senate, includes key reform measures that would help better protect and mitigate for the loss of wetlands and … Read more

Wetlands and Drinking Water: A Natural Connection

Conservation | Jul 24, 2006

When we turn on the kitchen spigot to get a drink of water, we expect to find crystal-clear, cold, pure water. A recent decision by the Supreme Court could change … Read more

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