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2 days ago

DeSantis touts Everglades restoration, resiliency grants and land conservation Governor Ron DeSantis described progress on Everglades restoration, federal delegation of projects, conservation land purchases and resiliency grants, and said work accelerated some federal projects and provided more than $1 billion in matching grants.

Governor DeSantis reveals ambitious plans to restore the Everglades and bolster Florida's resilience, with over $1 billion in grants and accelerated project timelines.

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3 weeks ago

Planning commission backs zoning changes to incorporate Chesapeake Bay resiliency rules and new RPA penalties The commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt amendments to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Overlay District to incorporate state-mandated resiliency measures, tree-preservation language and civil penalties (including $5,000-per-day fines), after staff briefed the panel and commissioners raised questions about enforcement and town/county jurisdiction.

Accomack County is poised to enforce strict new zoning amendments that could impose hefty fines on property owners, raising concerns about the impact on local land use and environmental protections.

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1 month ago

Commission asks staff to study 'living seawalls' and permitting for resiliency upgrades Vice Mayor asked staff to explore living seawalls (bio walls) as a resilience and habitat measure. Commissioners discussed candidate locations (Intracoastal Park, Bella Vista Bay Park), permitting through the county and DEP incentives, and whether installations better suit new seawalls than retrofits.

Could innovative living seawalls be the key to enhancing coastal resilience and sequestering carbon?

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1 month ago

Colorado creates Ponderosa Mountain Pine Beetle Task Force as front‑range mortality rises State entomologists told the Forest Health Council that mountain pine beetle detections are increasing in ponderosa pine along the Front Range. Governor’s executive order establishes a task force with a March preliminary report and first meeting in April to coordinate response, outreach and preparedness.

Rising mountain pine beetle activity threatens Colorado's Front Range, prompting urgent action with a newly formed task force to combat the crisis.

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1 month ago

Port Orange approves three property acquisitions for flood mitigation; staff details HMGP funding and Nixon Lane plan Council voted unanimously to approve three property acquisitions (20a–c) to support larger stormwater and pump-station projects. Staff said two purchases are HMGP-funded (75% reimbursement) and will provide about three acres for the Nixon Lane pond and pump station concept.

Port Orange City Council has taken a bold step toward flood mitigation by approving three key property acquisitions to enhance stormwater management.

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1 month ago

Committee approves multiple capital projects, loans, grants and leases The Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee approved a slate of projects and financial actions in February, including university HVAC work, two state parks grid resiliency projects, a competitive lease for CHFS, multiple water and sewer loans and grants, an EDF grant for Grupo Antolin, and two SFCC school construction projects; most votes were taken by roll call and passed unanimously or with recorded 'Aye' responses.

The Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee greenlit a series of impactful initiatives, from a new HVAC system for Murray State University to significant funding for state parks and school construction projects.

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1 month ago

State Water Board approves refunding of 2016 Clean Water SRF bonds to free capital for new loans The State Water Resources Control Board voted unanimously on Feb. 18 to adopt a resolution authorizing sale of refunding bonds to redeem outstanding 2016 Clean Water SRF bonds (approx. $158M outstanding), with an early financial analysis showing estimated NPV savings of about $16.3M to be redirected to new Clean Water SRF financings.

California's State Water Board has just greenlit a move that could save $16.3 million by refinancing outdated Clean Water bonds—what does this mean for future funding?

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1 month ago

Lowndes County adopts temporary burn restriction as drought and grass fires surge Lowndes County commissioners adopted a temporary burn restriction for unincorporated areas after staff reported 109 grass fires in 2026 so far and urged caution amid dry, windy conditions; the order bans all open flames while forestry guidance remains in effect.

Lowndes County has enacted a temporary burn restriction as drought conditions fuel a surge in grass fires—are your outdoor plans at risk?

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1 month ago

Bradenton council approves wastewater equalization tanks, Ironwood water project as part of consent agenda The Bradenton City Council on Feb. 11 approved a consent agenda that includes awarding construction work for two wastewater equalization tanks (about $6 million each, largely funded by state direct appropriations) and moving forward on the Ironwood water-distribution project (estimated $2.8–$3.2 million). Council emphasized improved treatment capacity for future high-flow events.

Bradenton City Council just approved over $12 million for wastewater improvements to tackle extreme inflows and protect our rivers!

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1 month ago

GEFA director outlines loan programs, PFAS and resilience funding, and home energy rebates Trey Bennett, GEFA's executive director, briefed the Natural Resources & Environment committee on GEFA's loan programs, IIJA awards including $117 million for PFAS response (about $77 million committed), lead service line replacement awards, resilience funding with principal forgiveness, and home energy rebate distribution.

Georgia's GEFA has unlocked over $6 billion for essential water, energy, and resilience projects, but the need for funding is skyrocketing!

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1 month ago

GEFA director outlines billions in water and energy financing, PFAS funding and resilience programs Trey Bennett, GEFA executive director, briefed the committee on GEFA programs: over $6 billion in low-interest loans historically, IIJA-funded PFAS and lead-replacement grants, hurricane resilience funds with principal forgiveness, energy rebates and a new natural-gas loan authority; GEFA urged local governments to apply.

Georgia is making a splash with over $6 billion in low-interest loans for vital water and energy projects, but there's so much more at stake—are you in the loop?

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1 month ago

Wastewater director reports freeze damage, SSO cleanup and $500,000 Maple Alley grant Wastewater staff described freeze‑related equipment damage and a sanitary‑sewer overflow that was reported to DEP and cleared; the borough also received a $500,000 grant for phase 2 of the Maple Alley project and outlined capital project timelines.

West Chester's wastewater department battles freeze damage and secures a $500,000 grant for vital infrastructure improvements!

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1 month ago

Martin County board affirms acceptance process for Sewell’s Point sewer work after heated debate After public allegations that a Sewell’s Point engineering report was withheld or altered, the county voted 3–2 to accept the town’s completed sewer infrastructure into county utility ownership once construction is certified; commissioners split over concerns about transparency, survey data and connection costs.

Amidst allegations of corruption and transparency issues, the Martin County Board narrowly approved the acceptance of Sewell’s Point's controversial sewer infrastructure after a heated debate.

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1 month ago

Bill would let local governments use park sales-tax revenue for buyouts, greenways to reduce flood losses House Bill 17-36 would allow cities and counties to use a portion of existing sales-tax park allocations to purchase repetitive-loss properties, demolish structures and convert the land into connected 'blueways' and 'greenways' for stormwater management; sponsors and counties described long-standing flood losses and voluntary buyouts, while committee members pressed on eligibility, prevention of future development and funding scope.

A new bill could transform flood-prone properties into greenways, turning disaster zones into recreational havens while saving millions in disaster costs!

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2 months ago

Coconino County sets sweeping federal ask to rebuild Grand Canyon after wildfires County staff told supervisors they will press for a multi‑year Great American Outdoors Act allocation (discussed as a 7–10 year request of roughly $2.5 billion if ~25% of annual GAOA funds were targeted) to rebuild the North and South Rims and fund Kaibab forest restoration; supervisors endorsed outreach to congressional delegations and regional partners ahead of NACO Hill visits.

Coconino County is making a historic push for $2.5 billion to restore the Grand Canyon and Kaibab National Forest after devastating wildfires—an unprecedented federal request that could change everything.

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2 months ago

Tribes, counties and conservation groups urge Congress and state to shore up wildfire response and restore '11‑68' funding Public testimony on House Joint Memorial 4009 urged Congress to preserve federal wildfire response capacity and state lawmakers to restore '11‑68' wildfire resilience funding, citing public‑health, economic and landscape benefits of prevention and rapid response.

Washington tribes, counties, and conservation groups are uniting to urge Congress to bolster wildfire response and restore crucial funding that could save the state $1 billion over two decades.

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2 months ago

Alaska bill would give utilities limited liability if approved wildfire mitigation plans are followed Rep. Kai Holland introduced HB252, which would require utilities to file DNR‑approved wildfire mitigation plans and creates a presumption of limited liability for wildfire damage if plans are followed; the bill includes exceptions for gross negligence and utility‑caused vegetation contact and drew fiscal and insurance‑industry concerns.

A new Alaska bill could change the game for electric utilities by offering limited liability for wildfire damages, but it comes with a catch—strict adherence to approved mitigation plans is a must!

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2 months ago

FEMs team identifies KBDI calculation bug; code fix planned for early-year release FEMs developers confirmed a known KBDI calculation issue tied in part to historical POR gap-filling; they said a code correction has been identified and is targeted for a late-January/early-February release, with DRI updates to historical presets to address anomalous annual-precipitation values.

The FEMs team has pinpointed a bug in KBDI calculations and is set to roll out a crucial fix by early February, promising to enhance drought monitoring accuracy!

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2 months ago

Youth Lobby tells Vermont energy committee: defend Climate Superfund, fund greenhouse-gas reporting Students from Youth Lobby urged the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure committee to ensure funding and defense of Vermont's Climate Superfund Act, push for greenhouse-gas reporting for transportation and heating, and invest Superfund revenues in resilience after recent floods.

Vermont students are rallying to defend the Climate Superfund Act, demanding accountability from fossil-fuel companies and more funding for climate resilience after devastating floods.

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2 months ago

Punta Gorda council asks staff to pursue anchoring‑limitation strategy to tackle derelict vessels After extended public comment, council directed staff to coordinate with Charlotte County and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission on using a new 14‑day permit window and an anchoring limitation area (45‑day limit) to reduce derelict vessel problems and improve safety and hurricane resilience.

Punta Gorda's council is tackling the growing issue of derelict vessels in its harbor with a new two-part strategy aimed at enhancing safety and preserving the waterfront.

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2 months ago

Administration says new resilience revolving fund will be modeled on SRFs and capitalized from existing trusts Officials told legislators the proposed resilience revolving fund in S.2542 would be administered by the Clean Water Trust with EEA program support, initially capitalized by existing state trusts (not new surcharges), and designed to leverage public money into multiple rounds of loans.

Massachusetts officials unveil a groundbreaking resilience revolving fund that promises to transform public investment into low-cost loans for essential water projects without imposing new fees!

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2 months ago

Agency of Natural Resources warns federal staffing and program shifts threaten state projects The Agency of Natural Resources told the Senate committee that federal staffing reductions and program terminations — including a $10.7M RCPP contract termination and the Eco AmeriCorps funding cut — have created uncertainty for water quality, resilience and workforce programs in Vermont.

Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources is sounding the alarm as federal staffing cuts and funding terminations jeopardize critical water quality and resilience projects worth millions.

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2 months ago

Lawmakers push for study of cross‑boundary wildfire mitigation HR 39 22 would direct a GAO study of mitigation effectiveness across federal, state, local and tribal lands; state foresters and members argued coordinated cross‑jurisdictional planning reduces risk and long‑term costs.

Lawmakers are advocating for a groundbreaking study on wildfire mitigation that could transform how we tackle fires across boundaries and protect our communities.

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2 months ago

Elizabethtown officials review wastewater plant repairs and a proposed 6 million‑gallon expansion Wastewater Director Corey Bond told the council the plant treated about 2.9 billion gallons last year, reported a berm breach during April storms and said a facility plan to expand capacity from 13 to about 19 million gallons per day is under state review; estimated costs were discussed.

Elizabethtown is facing both challenges and opportunities as its wastewater plant plans a major expansion while recovering from a recent berm breach incident.

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2 months ago

ANR seeks $105,000 to cover wildfire response overtime after dry season Officials told the House Appropriations Committee that a $105,000 BAA request covers overtime and response costs from an unusually active summer—84 fires statewide (about 66 acres burned)—including one Williston incident that prompted a U.S. Forest Service helicopter deployment the agency said cost about $18,000.

Vermont's wildland fire season was alarmingly active, with 84 fires reported and a costly helicopter deployment—now, the Agency of Natural Resources is requesting $105,000 to cover the overtime expenses.

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2 months ago

Legislative update: Representative Fabian Bezabi’s intern reports record-level state funding for District 106 priorities During public comment, Judah Sabag, a district intern for Representative Fabian Bezabi, reported the 2026 legislative session began and that District 106 — including Aventura — secured record-level state funding for infrastructure, coastal resilience, public safety and school health measures.

District 106 is making waves in the 2026 legislative session with record-level state funding for crucial infrastructure and public safety initiatives!

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2 months ago

Harbor commissioners press for clearer municipal authority as DEEP issues Manresa Island remediation order A Harbor Management Commission member told Norwalk’s Shellfish Commission that a DEEP stewardship order for Manresa Island appears to require remediation of contaminated marine sediments and that the commission is pursuing legislation to clarify municipal harbor review authority.

Norwalk's Harbor Management Commission is pushing for clearer authority as they tackle contamination issues and seek to enhance community engagement around shellfish conservation.

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3 months ago

NVCOG endorses climate-resilience grant application, renews hazardous-waste contract and highlights brownfields funding The board endorsed Resolution 26-04 to allow NVCOG staff to apply for a CTDEEP Climate Resilience Fund grant for culvert and drainage upgrades in nine towns, approved two one-year renewals for the regional household hazardous-waste contract with vendor MXI, and heard a brownfields update and a $200,000 DECD award noted in the meeting.

NVCOG is taking significant steps for climate resilience by endorsing a grant application for crucial culvert and drainage upgrades across nine towns!

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3 months ago

Board accepts Measure Q grant guidelines, asks for added transparency and tweaks The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors reviewed and approved inaugural Measure Q grant guidelines — two tiers of grants, a Pajaro Valley set‑aside, and a 15% indirect cost cap — adding direction on scoring transparency, CEQA language, and reporting back before grant execution.

Santa Cruz County is paving the way for conservation with new grant guidelines that promise transparency and support for local organizations—could this be a game changer for community projects?

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4 months ago

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