Kennewick seeks federal funds for PFOS treatment and boulevard; city weighs options on Columbia Park conveyance City leaders told the council they are pursuing a $3 million congressional earmark for PFOS treatment and a $5.2 million request for Columbia Center Boulevard widening while negotiating federal conveyance options for Columbia Park that hinge on public‑benefit definitions and potential fair‑market considerations.

Kennewick is making strides in Washington, D.C., pushing for $8.2 million in federal funds to tackle PFOS treatment and improve local infrastructure, but crucial questions about land transfers remain unresolved.

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Advisory board discusses invasive carp removal plan, testing and potential community event Ocean Shores advisory board discussed methods to capture invasive carp for Fish and Wildlife testing, including using boiled kernel corn as chum, freezing fish for transport to Olympia and exploring tournament models to fund removal. Members stressed legal constraints and coordination with the mayor and Fish and Wildlife.

The Ocean Shores Advisory Board is diving deep into a bold plan to tackle invasive carp, using innovative baiting techniques and community events to create a sustainable solution!

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EPA funding faces uncertainty after bipartisan infrastructure law expires Funding for EPA projects reliant on expired bipartisan law raises concerns for fiscal year 27

Critical funding uncertainties loom as the Guam Public Utilities Commission grapples with the expiration of the bipartisan infrastructure law and proposed EPA cuts that could reshape future infrastructure projects.

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Milwaukee council discusses enforcement strategies for waste tire ordinance amidst illegal dumping surge Department officials outline enforcement measures to combat illegal tire dumping in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee's fight against illegal tire dumping is heating up as city officials unveil bold new strategies to tackle the growing crisis.

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California Salmon Advocates Demand Urgent Updates to Bay Delta Plan Salmon industry leaders call for leadership to restore California's waterways and protect communities.

California's salmon populations are in crisis, threatening not just the ecosystem but also $1.4 billion in economic activity and the cultural identity of communities across the state.

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Delegate Roberts introduces video evidence program for Prince George's illegal dumping law Prince George's County launches pilot program for public video evidence of illegal dumping.

Maryland is empowering citizens to combat illegal dumping by allowing them to submit video evidence and earn a share of fines collected from offenders.

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Oregon initiates $18.8M program to remove hazardous abandoned vessels from waterways Oregon's new program removes hazardous boats, protecting waterways and community health.

Oregon is tackling the dangerous issue of abandoned vessels with an $18.8 million initiative, already cleaning up 11 hazardous boats to protect vital waterways and communities.

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