Committee advances changes to burn‑ban rules and tweaks to prescribed‑burn law The Agriculture Committee approved two bills altering how burn bans and prescribed-burn programs are managed: HB 3,406 eases the trigger for burn bans and shortens delegated resolution periods; HB 34‑04 makes technical adjustments to the state's prescribed‑burn program after several years of implementation.

Oklahoma's Agriculture Committee just approved game-changing bills that simplify burn bans and refine prescribed-burn regulations, aiming to enhance safety for rural communities!

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Springdale staff proposes local construction-phase stormwater permit; commission favors tailored option Town staff presented four options for managing construction-phase stormwater impacts, including a town-level permit; commissioners favored a tailored local permit with site-specific BMPs and asked staff to refine thresholds and language and return with a draft.

Springdale's commissioners are considering a tailored local permit to tackle stormwater pollution from construction sites—could this be the solution the town needs?

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County staff report state review of animal-waste ordinance; DATCP suggests simplifying large-farm threshold Marathon County conservation staff said state agencies are reviewing draft animal-waste ordinance amendments and DATCP recommended changing the medium/large farm threshold from “300–999 animal units” to “300 or more” to avoid ambiguity for farms in the 1,000-unit permitting limbo; staff supported the change and said the draft may not reach the State Land and Water Board until June.

Marathon County is on the brink of simplifying its animal waste management rules, a change that could clarify regulations for many farmers caught in permitting limbo.

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Board approves updates to waste, C&D and bear‑proof ordinances and orders stronger vendor enforcement Supervisors gave conceptual approval to amend solid‑waste, construction/demolition recycling and bear‑proof container ordinances and directed staff to pursue mandatory collection options in parts of Tahoe and stronger enforcement and registration steps against unpermitted roadside food vendors.

El Dorado County is cracking down on unpermitted roadside food vendors while modernizing waste management ordinances to protect both residents and the environment.

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What is Environmental Planning and Its Relationship to Environmental Management - Introduction In this post I will cover the vital subject of planning to improve environmental performance. We will consider various contexts from governmental planning, to legislation (such as the UK Government's Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) 2025, and the Environment Act 2021,) and how planning applies directly to organisations. The importance of planning is summed from a

🌍 Environmental planning helps organisations prevent environmental problems before they happen.

RRC tutor John Binns explains why both are essential for sustainability.

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Cumberland County asks state legislators for $50 million regional water push, backing for Grays Creek and Rhodes Pond County leaders asked the North Carolina legislative delegation for help securing grants and state advocacy for a regional water and sewer strategy, including a $50 million regional infrastructure request, $5 million for Grays Creek engineering and an extension for the Rhodes/Rose Pond grant.

Cumberland County is rallying for a $50 million investment in a game-changing regional water and sewer strategy to boost infrastructure and sustainability!

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Franklin County adopts moratorium on new data center permits; board approves several resolutions The Franklin County Board of Supervisors on March 31 adopted Ordinance 2026A, imposing a temporary moratorium on new permit applications for data center projects in unincorporated areas, and approved multiple resolutions including assignment of a county-held tax certificate and the county's summer noxious-weed control order.

Franklin County has hit pause on new data center permits, giving officials time to assess the impact on local development.

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Commission weighs altering burn‑season schedule, considers stage‑1 restrictions amid early green‑up County fire official and commissioners discussed moving or adjusting burn‑season dates and using stage‑1 restrictions earlier than usual because of a dry start to the season and recent fires; staff recommended retaining flexible authority for the fire warden and emergency management director to set days.

Duchesne County is considering a flexible approach to its burn season amid early green-up and moderate drought, potentially changing how and when residents can manage their land.

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Murray County board authorizes mediation with MnDOT in County Ditch 11 dispute The Murray County Board authorized Board Chair Dennis Welgraven and Auditor/Treasurer Heidi Winter to represent the county in mediation with the Minnesota Department of Transportation over repair costs and litigation tied to County Ditch No. 11 and a tile void beneath State Highway 30.

Murray County is gearing up for mediation with MnDOT as a century-old drainage dispute heats up, raising questions about who will foot the bill for costly repairs.

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Benzie County commissioners approve $30,000 match for Beulah stormwater project, advance Crystal Lake Outlet bid At their Nov. 12 meeting, the Benzie County Board of Commissioners approved multiple unanimous motions including a $30,000 matching contribution to the Village of Beulah for stormwater work, acceptance of final plans and authorization to bid the Crystal Lake Outlet Project, several contracts and appointments, and a closed-session personnel evaluation.

Benzie County's Board of Commissioners just greenlit a $30,000 funding boost for the Village of Beulah's stormwater project and moved the Crystal Lake Outlet Project into the bidding phase!

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Committee adopts amendment to Resolution 108, confirms two EMC reappointments and postpones river-rights local law The committee amended and unanimously adopted Resolution 108 to align the Hudson 7 agreement language and funding intent, confirmed reappointments of Sarah Underhill and Victoria Lucarini to the Environmental Management Council, and voted to postpone a proposed local law declaring "riverhood" (rights of certain waterways) for one month to give time for legal review and public-readiness work.

Ulster County's committee just made waves by amending a key resolution, confirming vital reappointments, and hitting pause on a groundbreaking "riverhood" law!

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Town presents Tick Action Committee findings, plans outreach and follow-up on deer interventions Medical experts and volunteers briefed the East Hampton Town Board on rising local risks from multiple tick-borne diseases, outlined prevention and targeted control options, and said the town will translate guidance into Spanish, post CDC-based resources, and return with wildlife-committee recommendations on deer-management options in 6–8 weeks.

Tick-borne diseases are becoming a year-round threat in East Hampton, prompting experts to propose crucial prevention strategies that could save lives.

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Faye Hyslop achieved both her masters and undergraduate degrees with us at #TheOpenUniversity before going on to become Environment Manager for SGN in Scotland and Northern Ireland 🌏🎓

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How to Apply Life Cycle Thinking in Environmental Management - Introduction In this post we are going to cover how lifecycle thinking can be applied in environmental management. This is an important topic that will help significantly reduce environmental impact more than just by assessing impacts that occur directly from an organisation. Did you know that Global waste is predicted to grow 73% by 2050

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Italian Wine Producers Embrace AI for Environmental Management, Study Finds Survey reveals 29% of industry professionals use artificial intelligence to boost sustainability while preserving traditional winemaking roles

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Presenter outlines Category A and B coverage and NPO timing under the nonpoint-source order Unit 3 training for the State Water Resources Control Board explains how the order divides project-level coverage into Category A (low threat) and Category B (higher threat), when a Nonpoint Source Project Notification (NPO) is required, and key monitoring, recordkeeping and pesticide-notification rules.

Understanding the crucial differences between Category A and Category B projects is key to navigating water quality regulations—are you ready to ensure compliance and avoid potential pitfalls?

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Maryland Senate adopts a string of bills on finance, education, environment and government operations On Feb. 24 the Maryland Senate approved final passage for a broad set of bills across multiple policy areas; roll-call tallies were recorded for each third-reading item and several senators offered brief explanations for their votes.

The Maryland Senate has just passed a sweeping package of bills impacting everything from education to environmental management, showcasing an impressive display of bipartisan agreement.

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Italian Wine Producers Embrace AI for Environmental Management, Study Finds Survey reveals 29% of industry professionals use artificial intelligence to boost sustainability while preserving traditional winemaking roles

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Open‑space rangers report 1,000,000+ annual visits, staffing limits and expanded wildfire mitigation Open‑space supervisors reported just over 1,000,000 visits in 2025, revenue of about $390,000, expenses of $3.3 million, limited ranger staffing (two supervisors, six full‑time rangers) and ongoing fire‑fuel mitigation work covering roughly 485 acres per year.

Palo Alto's open-space preserves saw over 1 million visits in 2025, but staffing challenges and budget constraints pose serious risks for future safety and conservation efforts.

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FSEC approves Horse Heaven Wind Farm ferruginous hawk mitigation plan despite public comments FSEC approved an updated ferruginous‑hawk nest mitigation and management plan for the Horse Heaven Wind Farm and heard staff estimates that extended post‑construction mortality monitoring would cost $800,000–$1,000,000 annually; the council voted 4–0 to approve the plan.

The FSEC has just greenlit a crucial hawk nest mitigation plan for the Horse Heaven Wind Farm, but the cost of monitoring could soar to nearly a million dollars annually!

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Consultants present Crystal Creek drainage study; city to seek grant-funded projects Gage Engineering updated council on a FEMA-funded drainage study of the Crystal Creek watershed, saying the $525,000 contract (90/10 match) is about half complete. Consultants identified riverine and storm-sewer problem areas and outlined next steps for pursuing state and federal grant funding.

The Crystal Creek drainage study is halfway done, revealing critical insights that could reshape flood risk management in our city!

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Committee advances a slate of House bills; navigable‑river measure fails in committee At the Committee on Local Government’s pre‑turnaround meeting lawmakers acted on several House bills: HB 2363 (conservation easement local review) received no motion and dies; HB 2495 (navigable rivers) failed in committee; HB 2698 (animal seizure authority), HB 2539 (Eudora library district elections), HB 2634 (landlord maintenance code), and HB 2571 (municipal cost‑sharing for roads, as amended) were passed out of committee.

A crucial pre-turnaround meeting saw multiple House bills advance, but a pivotal navigable river measure met its end in committee—what does this mean for local governance?

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Panel advances bill to set law for regional stormwater systems and water-quality enhancement credits The committee adopted a strike-all amendment to HB 1457 that creates statutory definitions for regional stormwater management systems and water-quality enhancement areas, assigns perpetual responsibility for enhancement credits to generators, and restricts use of these tools for proposed new seaports; the bill passed 15-1.

A groundbreaking bill has just passed in Florida, setting new standards for managing stormwater and enhancing water quality across the state!

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Senate committee advances Good Neighbor Authority bill to expand state timber and fuels work The Senate Minerals Committee unanimously approved Senate File 17 as amended to expand Wyoming's Good Neighbor Authority program, allowing the state forester to accept grants, donations and to use timber receipts and federal shared-stewardship funds to hire staff and run projects; committee members discussed projected $6 million in receipts.

Wyoming's Senate committee just greenlit a groundbreaking bill to supercharge timber projects and boost local jobs—are you ready for the impact?

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Redevelopment commission authorizes second‑season wetlands delineation at Westport site The commission authorized Soil Solutions to return in June or July to conduct a second‑season wetland delineation on the Westport property — work to be done within the existing contract and forwarded to the Army Corps for review if the footprint changes.

The Redevelopment Commission is taking crucial steps to refine wetland delineation at the Westport site, potentially reshaping environmental management in the area.

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Senate committee advances four-year extension for Tennessee Fish and Wildlife, members press for funding relief SB15 54, extending the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission to 06/30/2030, was advanced by the Government Operations Committee (9 ayes). Executive Director Jason Maxedon told senators two audit findings have been resolved; members probed reimbursement for field assistance and the agency’s $10 million pay-raise shortfall.

The Tennessee Senate has unanimously advanced a crucial bill to support wildlife governance, but pressing questions about funding and pay mandates linger.

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Committee debates wake-boat limits, home‑lake registration and decontamination rules DEC and committee members debated a draft that restricts wake-boat 'wake sports mode' to designated zones, requires agency‑approved decontamination services (hot‑water, runoff controls), and adds a DMV 'wake boat/home lake' registration checkbox to support enforcement. Stakeholders asked for clear definitions and standards for decontamination sites.

Vermont's new bill aims to regulate wake boats and combat aquatic invasive species, but stakeholders are pushing for clearer decontamination standards.

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House passes dozens of bills in broad sweep; housing, education, environment measures included During a busy Feb. 9 session the Virginia House advanced and passed many bills across categories — from landlord-tenant reforms and renewable energy to changes in professional licensing and education standards — mostly by voice or recorded votes noted on the calendar; several high-profile items were taken up for discussion.

The Virginia House of Delegates has just passed a sweeping array of bills that could reshape housing, education, and environmental policies—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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National Park Service outlines Great Falls (C&O Canal) concept plan, cites safety and crowding concerns National Park Service presented a programmatic concept plan for the Great Falls area of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park focused on addressing heavy visitation, crowding on the Billy Goat Trail, access and parking issues, and public safety measures; staff cited search‑and‑rescue and fatality statistics.

The National Park Service unveils a bold plan to enhance safety and accessibility at Great Falls, addressing the rising tide of visitors and urgent crowding concerns.

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