Ann Arbor adopts comprehensive land use plan; Planning Commission to translate it into zoning Ann Arbor officials say the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) has been adopted after years of public input; the Planning Commission will now draft zoning changes prioritizing transit corridors, limiting neighborhood heights and expanding duplex/triplex allowances.

Ann Arbor's new Comprehensive Land Use Plan promises a balanced approach to housing and neighborhood integrity, paving the way for duplexes and triplexes while safeguarding community character.

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#MI #NeighborhoodCharacter #HousingVariety #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalProtections

Senator Hansen seeks up‑or‑down vote on "Mosquito Fleet" ferry bill; motion to recede fails, Senate insists on its position After a House message reported refusal to concur on second substitute House Bill 19‑23 (the Mosquito Fleet Act to expand passenger‑only ferries), Senator Hansen moved to recede; the motion failed after debate and the Senate then insisted on its position, preserving Senate amendments including whale protections and tax/authority clarifications.

The heated debate over the "Mosquito Fleet Act" has the Senate standing firm on its amendments, including crucial whale protections, as the fate of Washington's passenger-only ferries hangs in the balance.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalProtections #LegislativeProcess

A researcher wearing a long-sleeve blue shirt and bucket hat wades in the wetlands, using a ruler as he takes notes on water levels and quality.

A new @nrdc.org study shows the extreme and far-reaching impacts of the Sackett Ruling on Federal Wetland Protections, leaving at least 60% of wetlands unprotected. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #WetlandWednesday #Wetlands #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalProtections

#ImpeachKristiNoem
She signed waivers for 28 federal laws to build a border wall on park lands

#EndangeredSpecies
#EnvironmentalProtections

@democrats.senate.gov
@markwarner.bsky.social
@kaine.senate.gov

⛰️Refusing to see color, including green 🌲

@iansociologo.bsky.social and A. Ipsen’s new #Socius article analyzes how Trump’s #executiveorders harness reactionary #colorblindness to erode #environmentaljustice efforts and existing #environmentalprotections

Read: doi.org/10.1177/2378...

#Floridians,
#Florida #DEP has lost sight of its mission! #naturalresources
#BlueOrigin #EnvironmentalProtections

Trump set to repeal landmark climate finding in huge regulatory rollback this week Feb 9 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is set this week to overturn an Obama-era scientific finding that serves as the legal basis for federal greenhouse-gas regulation, the Environmental

#Discover #Environment #Environmental #EnvironmentalProtections #EPA #Climate #ClimateChange #Nature @paulinsc.bsky.social @hermes61.bsky.social #Pollution #GreenhouseGasses #Deregulation #Science #Green #World #WorldNews #NewsMedia #ClimateAction #ClimateAccord #Smog

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Knox County presents Module A for new zoning framework and cuts 400-plus code uses County planners and consultants proposed a new zoning-district palette and a consolidated table of uses as Module A of a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) intended to implement the Knox County comprehensive plan; commissioners raised questions about agricultural vs. rural distinctions, mapping equivalency and a two-week public feedback window.

Knox County unveils a groundbreaking new zoning framework that promises to simplify land use and enhance community planning—are you ready to shape the future of your neighborhood?

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#KnoxCounty #TN #CommunityPlanning #ZoningReform #EnvironmentalProtections #CitizenPortal

Thurston County adopts Thurston 2045 comprehensive plan update amid heated debate over Black Lake Quarry rezone After months of review and public testimony, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Thurston 2045 comprehensive-plan amendments and implementing ordinances, including a contentious applicant-initiated rezone for the Black Lake Quarry (CPA 24) that opponents urged be deferred for more study. The board also added a temporary cap and annual review for rural detached ADUs.

Thurston County has just approved a major overhaul of its land-use policies, sparking fierce debate over a controversial rezone at the Black Lake Quarry that could impact the environment for decades to come.

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#ThurstonCounty #WA #LandUsePolicy #EnvironmentalProtections

The Man Who Wanted to Believe in Life on Mars The Mars craze is a case study in twisting evidence and defying facts.

Life on Mars or not shouldn't our focus and priority be fixing the planet we already call home?!?
#climatechange #environmentalprotections

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Thurston County staff outline public comment themes ahead of comprehensive plan hearing; key decisions include 5% rural-growth question, rural ADUs, cluster-con County planning staff briefed commissioners on public-comment themes ahead of a Nov. 4 public hearing on the 2025 periodic comprehensive plan update, highlighting four central decision areas: whether a proposed 5% rural-growth figure should be a legal cap or a target, rules for detached accessory dwelling units in rural areas, incentives and size-l

Thurston County is gearing up for a crucial public hearing that could reshape rural development, housing policies, and environmental protections—are you ready for the big decisions?

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#ThurstonCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #LandUsePolicy #EnvironmentalProtections

Plans to weaken Protected Landscapes Duty quietly dropped Westminster government published its list of amendments for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and there are no proposals to weaken protections for National Parks.

"Late last night Westminster published its long list of amendments for the #PlanningandInfrastructureBill... it did not contain any proposals to weaken protections for #NationalParks and #NationalLandscapes"

#Ukplanninglaws
#UKpolitics
#Environmentalprotections

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County staff lays out phased project plan to update zoning and subdivision ordinances Planning staff presented a multi-phase project plan to modernize Prince George Countyzoning (Ch. 90) and subdivision (Ch. 70) ordinances; the plan prioritizes clarity, compliance with state law, and public input before any rule changes.

Prince George County is embarking on a revolutionary overhaul of its outdated zoning and subdivision ordinances to enhance clarity and compliance, paving the way for a more efficient future.

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#PrinceGeorgeCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #PublicEngagement #EnvironmentalProtections

‘Super big deal’: High seas treaty reaches enough ratifications to become law A major treaty establishing a framework for the world’s nations to jointly manage marine conservation in international waters, which cover about half of the Earth’s surface, has reached enough ratific...

"A major treaty establishing a framework for the world’s nations to jointly manage #marineconservation in international waters, which cover about half of the Earth’s surface, has reached enough ratifications to become #internationallaw."

#environmentalprotections

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Hands Off Nature – Defend Europe’s Forests, Rivers & Wildlife Stop the dismantling of European environmental protections. Stand up for forests, wildlife, clean air, and safe water - our nature depends on it.

The #EU wants to roll back vital #environmentalprotections. Deadline to stop it: 10 September ⏰ Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature 👉 handsoffnature.eu?utm=.share.b...

Bill 33 attacks local democracy, public education and Ontario’s most vulnerable kids Toronto, ON, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, the Ontario government introduced Bill 33, a sweeping piece of legislation that hands more...

lol … beware the two faces of #DougFord by day he smiles for the cameras and waves the flag by night legislates with #Trumpian executive orders attacking #DemocraticChoice #EnvironmentalProtections
#PublicEducation and the most vulnerable amongst us! 🤓

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Sunday thought: Where can we find hope? Here's where you might look

Sunday thought: Where can we find hope?, by @RBReich open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
#USNews #NowReading #Politics #EnvironmentalProtections #PresidentObama #BLS #Smithsonian #EuropeanUnion #ColumbiaUniversity #CBS should say FUCK Trump. #YoungPeople #USHistory #GildedAge #inequalities

5 calls to reps and senators please
MAKE NOISE
Make it clear to your MAGA neighbors Families and business supporters how removable of #environmentalprotections including from my beloved #BWCA will affect our country and freedom and health.
MAGA, you’ll only get one giggle before you gag.

Hi @llewelynpritchard.bsky.social & everyone on board. Super happy to be in the mix here. Extra super happy if we all get faster progress from our leaders on #ClimateAction & #EnvironmentalProtections. May we all live in #Peace & #Equality & get on with looking after our only home. #NoPlanetB 🌏 ♻️ 🌱

#ClimateChange #EnvironmentalProtections

World risks up to US$39 trillion in economic losses from vanishing wetlands, report says The global destruction of wetlands, which support fisheries, agriculture and flood control, may mean the loss of US$39 trillion in economic benefits by 2050, according to a report by the Convention on...

World risks up to US$39 trillion in economic losses from vanishing wetlands, report says #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalProtections

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I don’t know either, but I doubt that will be the only waterway impacted ☠️
If they can influence the govt to strip away all #EnvironmentalProtections in the name of “progress”, then there will no stopping them dumping toxic waste into waterways, without consequence (to the mining companies).

Environmental groups rally against California's SB 131 citing health risks and habitat loss Activists urge lawmakers to reject SB 131 due to environmental and health concerns.

California's SB 131 is facing fierce opposition from environmental advocates who warn it could spell disaster for ecosystems and public health.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #HealthRisks #PublicTransparency #EnvironmentalProtections

Here's everything you need to know about the planning & infrastructure bill and how it will harm nature!

Please share & spread the word!! This is a dangerous bill!

Video by @danicapriest.bsky.social
#TeamBat #TeamNewt #EmailYourMP #KillTheBill #EnvironmentalProtections #Nature #SaveNature

But what about #EnvironmentalProtections ??

Native Americans Had a Surprising Ally: Richard Nixon | HISTORY After centuries of devastating government policies, American Indians had someone in the White House willing to return...

Another example, President Richard Nixon: Not only did he est the Legacy of Parks Program, sign the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act, he was also an ally to Native Americans.

#PublicLands #EnvironmentalProtections #NativeAmericans #History #Politics

#Indiana #LAKES #IDEM #EPA #Indianapolis #dnr #INDNR #IDNR #forestrangers #environment #indianaparks #cecilmhardin #brookvillelake #geist #geistresevoir #morseelake #cicero #indianapollution #pollution #rivers #streams
#whiteriver #lakesalamonie
#environmentalprotections

#Indiana #LAKES #IDEM #EPA #Indianapolis #dnr #INDNR #IDNR #forestrangers #environment #indianaparks #cecilmhardin #brookvillelake #geist #geistresevoir #morseelake #cicero #indianapollution #pollution #rivers #streams
#whiteriver #lakesalamonie
#environmentalprotections

You all know Bill C-5 is egregious.
@mark-carney.bsky.social #canada #canadianpolitics #indigenousrights #environmentalprotections #accountability
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First Nations say they're ready to fight the big projects Carney wants to hurry through - The Logic Leaders say they won't let Indigenous rights be trampled in the rush to build major projects—and that they want in on crucial negotiations from the start

thelogic.co/news/the-big... #IdleNoMore spread-Canada #IndigenousIdentity opposition: Conservative government’s omnibus bill speedup government approvals. Protesters argued new law eroded #IndigenousRights #environmentalProtections “We’re seeing now again,sort of the beginnings of another movement”