Blog posts from around the country

New Jersey Chapter
The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) today announced the continuation of the Flexible Flow Management Program (FFMP). This agreement allows Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, as well as the City of New York, to work together to…
Lone Star Chapter
During one of the most divisive and discriminatory legislatures in years, good environmental or public health legislation did not have much of a chance. However, there were many important bills and amendments voted on that affect our environment.…
New Jersey Chapter
This week Governor Christie is traveling and promoting his post-Sandy efforts. In actuality, what he is promoting is a failure to help the victims of Sandy and to prepare New Jersey for future storm events. A recent poll states that more than half…
Alabama Chapter
The focus was on outings with experienced guides, hands-on learning, and exploring the beauty of the river and surrounding area. We hiked, bird-watched, hunted for fossils, and canoed the Cahaba.
New Jersey Chapter
Elcon Recycling Services LLC has applied a second time to build their hazardous waste facility in Falls, Twp. Pa with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). In May the agency rejected their application due to its being “…
San Francisco Bay Chapter
Measure CC was passed by East Bay voters in 2004 with 72% support to provide funding for park operations and maintenance in the area from Oakland to Pinole west of the hills. The $12-per-year parcel tax will expire soon, and the East Bay Regional…
Maryland Chapter
The results of the Primary Election provided the Group with two worthy contenders for its endorsement for Mayor- Mr. Gavin Buckley ,the Democratic nominee and the present Republican Mayor Mike Pantelides.
Alabama Chapter
There are many places where development is positive for communities, when built right. But when public ratepayer money has bought lands that are supposed to permanently protect the region’s drinking water source, this is not the right place for…
Alabama Chapter
Recognized as the deepest canyon east of the Mississippi, Little River Canyon National Preserve is a natural wonder. But before it became part of the National Park System in 1992, the area was much different than it is today.