The Environmental Protection Agency today announced the availability of $30 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for Gulf of Mexico watershed projects in underserved communities. Eligible projects, which must be located in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas include projects that support water quality improvement; habitat protection, enhancement, and restoration; environmental education; and community resilience. Applications are due [...]
Archive | December, 2023
Comments Sought on Western AK Oil Spill Planning Criteria Program
The Coast Guard today announced that it is seeking comments by Monday, Mar. 4 on its request for input from the public on the establishment of vessel response plan planning criteria for the Western Alaska and Prince William Sound Captain of the Port zones. The planning criteria are required under the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of [...]
POTUS Nominates Senior State Dept. Ocean Official
President Biden today nominated Kris Sarri to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. Formerly President and CEO of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Sarri has also previously held positions at the U.S. Department of the Interior, White House Office of Management and Budget, U.S. Department of Commerce, and U.S. [...]
Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force to Hold Public Meeting
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force will hold a public meeting on Jan. 24-25 in Reston, VA. The meeting agenda includes reports from Task Force members, reports and recommendations from regional panels and subcommittees, discussion on priority outputs to advance the goals identified in the ANS Task Force Strategic Plan for [...]
