Thursday, February 8, 2024
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION: DEC LIfts Advisory for Kenai North Beach

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has lifted the beach advisory issued on June 6 for the Kenai North Beach due to elevated levels of enterococci found in the marine water.
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Young supports renewed House efforts to block WOTUS implementation

U.S. Rep. Don Young (R-AK) justified his vote supporting S.J. Res 22, following the Congressional Disapproval of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule’s advancement in the House.
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Alaska conservation department awards over $300,000 in clean water grants this summer

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Fish and Game and Department of Natural Resources announced on Aug. 7 that they have awarded more than $300,000 in Alaska Clean Water Actions (ACWA) grants this summer.
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Alaskan Republicans praise bill designed to limit EPA's reach

The Alaskan Republican Party issued a statement on Thursday in response to the Senate Committee on Appropriations' passing of the Fiscal Year 2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which takes several measures to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing proposed and finalized rules.
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EPA announces 2015 Clean Air Excellence Awards winners

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of its 2015 Clean Air Excellence Awards on Monday, recognizing government agencies, businesses, partnerships, public education programs and tribal initiatives working towards cleaner air and climate protection.
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