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Sarasota County approves Phase 2 of Phillippi Creek dredge, citing modest flood-stage gains and long permitting The Sarasota County Commission voted 5–0 to proceed with a Phase 2 "maximum allowable" dredge of Phillippi Creek, accepting the stormwater director’s recommendation to pursue permitting, procure a contractor and use resilient SRQ funds; staff estimated Phase 2 at $24–$26 million.

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Sarasota County is set to revitalize Phillippi Creek with a $24-$26 million dredging project aimed at restoring its ecological health and improving stormwater management.

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House passes Ocklawaha River restoration bill after rural impact debate The Florida House on March 4 adopted CS/CS/HB 981 to advance restoration of tributaries to the St. Johns River, including an advisory council expansion and a grant program; supporters called it a long‑overdue conservation step, while opponents warned of uncertain local economic and property impacts to rural communities.

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The Florida House has just passed a controversial bill aimed at restoring the Ocklawaha River, sparking intense debate over its potential environmental benefits versus the risks to rural communities.

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 month ago

Bemidji State says derecho razed campus canopy, seeks aid for replanting Bemidji State University and Bemidji NTC told a legislative committee that a June 21 derecho toppled hundreds of mature trees and damaged campus facilities; leaders said buildings are insured but tree replacement and recovery costs, including a proposed bill, require additional state or private support.

A catastrophic derecho has devastated Bemidji State University, leaving behind a trail of destruction and a desperate need for support to restore the campus's lost greenery.

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Bill would codify MDOTDNR funding for oyster restoration after years of program success SB 558 would codify an MDOTDNR MOU that directs Port of Baltimore revenues to a Chesapeake Bay Enhancement Program funding oyster sanctuaries, aquaculture and natural reef restoration; watermen and conservation groups testified the program boosted oyster recruitment and harvests and recommended a favorable report.

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A groundbreaking bill aims to secure funding for Maryland's thriving oyster restoration program, which has seen harvests skyrocket from 26,000 to over 700,000 bushels in just two decades!

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Maryland Port Administration reports recovery, federal grants and multi‑year capital needs MPA officials told the committee cargo and cruise activity rebounded after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, outlined major capital projects (Howard Street tunnel, Mid Chesapeake Bay island restoration) and said large federal grant awards are being drawn down as project spending and procurement progress.

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The Port of Baltimore is on the rise with major projects like the Howard Street tunnel ahead of schedule, but federal funding is a puzzle that needs solving!

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Citizen Portal News Indiana

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1 month ago

Park board approves contracts, grants and appointments; Switchyard camera repairs and mowing renewals among items The Bloomington Board of Park Commissioners on a February 2026 meeting approved a series of vendor contracts, partnership grants and an appointment, including a $68,896 contract for Switchyard Park camera repairs, a $108,405 mowing renewal, and a $20,000 partnership grant for Enright East.

Bloomington's Park Board has greenlit crucial repairs and partnerships, including a $68,896 contract to revive Switchyard Park's malfunctioning security cameras!

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WETLAND SCIENCE WORKS TO SAVE ROSEATE SPOONBILLS

🐦 A "combination of cutting-edge research, strategic habitat restoration, and collaborative conservation efforts" made the difference.

👉 Example of record-breaking investment in restoration

🐦These Florida birds are unique early indicators of […]

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Ecology announces 60% design for Deschutes Estuary restoration; $7.2M in governor’s budget request The Washington State Department of Ecology said the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project has reached 60% design, outlining plans to remove the 5th Avenue dam, dredge about 700,000 cubic yards for on‑site habitat reuse, replace bridges and pursue construction funding; the governor proposed $7.2 million to advance design.

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Exciting news! The Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project has hit the 60% design milestone, paving the way for a $7.2M boost to restore vital ecosystems and improve flood resilience in Olympia.

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Redmond staff say Evans Creek relocation advancing despite permitting delays; resident urges PFAS testing Public Works Director Aaron Burt updated the council on the long‑running Evans Creek relocation project, saying permitting with King County and an operations/maintenance agreement remain outstanding; resident David Morton urged comprehensive PFAS testing at the DTG site before excavation; Burt said a nearby monitoring well has not detected PFAS and soil testing remains an option.

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The Evans Creek relocation project is finally moving forward, but concerns over PFAS contamination and permitting hurdles could delay construction until 2027.

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Committee hears bill to improve WSDOT notice for utility relocations tied to fish‑barrier projects Committee staff described Second Substitute Senate Bill 5690, which would require WSDOT to provide advance notice to utility owners about planned fish‑barrier removal projects and seek to maximize federal funding for utility relocation costs; PUDs testified in support, citing examples of uncoordinated work raising local costs.

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A new bill in Washington aims to streamline utility relocations tied to crucial fish-barrier projects, potentially unlocking millions in federal funding!

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Washington committee hears plan to prioritize removal of fish‑passage barriers, with culverts front and center Tom Jamieson of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife briefed the Capital Budget Committee on a statewide fish‑passage prioritization strategy that will use optimization models and watershed‑level scoring to rank barriers (primarily culverts); staff have begun correcting stream mapping and the board expects optimized project lists by the 2029–31 biennium.

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Washington is set to revolutionize fish-passage with a groundbreaking prioritization strategy targeting culverts, the most common barriers to salmon migration.

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DeSantis says state invested more than $8 billion in Everglades projects, touts accelerated reservoir timeline Governor DeSantis said his administration has invested over $8 billion in Everglades restoration and water projects, described a federal agreement to accelerate reservoir work and said completion of a main reservoir was moved from 2034 to 2029.

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Governor DeSantis announced a groundbreaking $8 billion investment in Everglades restoration, promising to accelerate key reservoir projects by five years!

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Appropriations Committee reports 11 bills favorably, including veterans dental expansion and Ocklawaha partial restoration The Florida Senate Appropriations Committee advanced 11 bills across public-safety, veterans services, environmental restoration, education and sovereign-immunity reforms; most passed with little opposition though several drew substantive debate and public testimony.

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The Florida Senate Appropriations Committee has advanced 11 impactful bills, including vital support for veterans and significant environmental restoration efforts.

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Kenmore project manager outlines stormwater upgrades, Muck Creek restoration and homeowner steps Kenmore surface water project manager Andrew Sylvia described the city’s Kenmore Lane stormwater retrofit, Muck Creek Mitigation and community actions to reduce runoff in a Let’s Talk Kenmore podcast. He emphasized planned design work, pollutant-removal features and volunteer opportunities.

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Kenmore is set to revamp its oldest stormwater facility and restore Muck Creek, promising cleaner water for salmon and a healthier community!

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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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1 month ago

Polk County highlights "Wetland Wave" program as key strategy to improve water quality and reduce nitrates Polk County officials described their "Wetland Wave" program as a county-led effort to restore wetlands, filter nitrates from water, reduce flooding and work with state partners including the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to fund and implement projects.

Polk County is launching a groundbreaking "Wetland Wave" program aimed at restoring wetlands to filter nitrates, reduce flooding, and ultimately improve water quality for the entire state of Iowa.

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UMCES president warns canceled federal awards threaten oyster restoration and research capacity University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science leaders told lawmakers canceled or reduced federal awards are already cutting roughly 10% of grants and contracts at the institution and that proposed cuts from agencies like NOAA could greatly reduce funding for coastal restoration work including oyster hatcheries.

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Canceled federal awards are jeopardizing crucial oyster restoration efforts at UMCES, threatening both environmental health and the economy.

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Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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Conservation commission briefed on funded dam‑removal plan; town may be asked to accept flowage rights The Brentwood Conservation Commission was told American Rivers secured New Hampshire DES funding to remove the Brentwood Dam; Brentwood Dam Ventures says it would convey flowage rights or property interest to a qualified entity (potentially the town), and commissioners raised liability concerns and requested a formal presentation.

Brentwood is on the brink of a transformative project that could restore the Exeter River and its wildlife habitat, but the town may need to navigate the complexities of flowage rights first.

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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Council accepts grant funding and awards feasibility study to HRC for Lakeshore Road seawall Grosse Pointe Farms accepted a Great Lakes Commission/EGLE grant and approved a feasibility/design study by Hubbell, Roth & Clark (HRC) for a roughly 3‑mile Lakeshore Road seawall corridor; the council also authorized a subrecipient agreement and consultant contract award.

Grosse Pointe Farms is taking bold steps to protect its shoreline with a new feasibility study for the deteriorating Lakeshore Road seawall, backed by a $1 million grant!

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Thurston County to apply for $9.3M grant to remove fish barrier on Green Cove Creek Public works asked commissioners to authorize a $9.3 million RCO grant application to design and build a bridge at the 36th Avenue crossing on Green Cove Creek; staff said the project would open about 0.75 miles of fish habitat and builds on Phase 1 bridge work completed last summer.

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Thurston County is seeking a $9.3 million grant to remove a fish barrier on Green Cove Creek, unlocking nearly a mile of vital spawning habitat!

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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County covered full cost of Charlotte stream restoration project, city clerk says At a Charlotte City Council consent-and-action preview, lead city clerk Bridal Smith said the county contributed 100% of the cost for a stream restoration project, a little over $6,000,000. The disclosure came during staff review of consent items; no vote was recorded in the provided transcript.

Charlotte's city clerk announced a jaw-dropping $6 million investment by the county for a stream restoration project, but is there more to the story?

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Destin council backs 'Million Oyster Project' to restore harbor habitat Council unanimously agreed to collaborate with the Harbor & Waterways Board and Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance on a Million Oyster Project aiming to restore 1,000,000 oysters by the 2030s through vertical oyster gardens, bottom beds and shell recycling. Council noted permits and funding steps ahead.

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Destin is setting sail on an ambitious journey to restore one million oysters in its harbor, transforming the ecosystem one shell at a time.

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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2 months ago

Utah Lake Authority: $4M federal appropriation confirmed for Nature Center; staff to seek $4M state match Executive Director Luke Peterson said Congress included $4,000,000 for a Nature Center in a minibus appropriation and the Authority will pursue a $4,000,000 state RFA match this legislative session to reach an $8,000,000 project start.

Exciting news for Utah's Nature Center! With $4M in federal funds on the table, the Authority is aiming for a matching state investment to kickstart this transformative project.

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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2 months ago

Commission updates: accessible trail at Boggy Meadow Road to start; bids posted for Nashawannick Brook restoration Staff reported that work will begin in early February on an all-persons-accessible trail at Boggy Meadow Road (CPA-funded) and that bids are being opened for the Nashawannick Brook/Pine Grove restoration after a culvert failure on Old Wilson Road; the restoration depends on pending grants and aims to install a pedestrian bridge and restore stream sections this fiscal year.

Exciting updates are coming for Massachusetts with a new all-persons-accessible trail set to begin construction in February and a crucial restoration project for Nashawannick Brook on the horizon!

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Snoqualmie outlines River Trail progress; construction begun, limited flood impacts reported City parks staff told the Economic Development Commission the River Trail construction began in November, work survived a recent flood with only modest silt-fence and foundation repairs needed, and officials expect visible summer progress toward opening.

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Snoqualmie's River Trail is making strides despite recent flooding, with visible progress expected by summer—get ready to explore beautiful new paths!

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