Supreme Court overreach may weaken EPA’s science-based rule Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a final rule identifying waters protected under the Clean Water Act. The rule defines the term “waters of the United States”—sometimes referred to as “WOTUS”— and tracks the agencies’ longstanding approach for […]
(Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy celebrates another victory for Alaska’s Statehood Defense initiative as the Federal Government is ending their claim to approximately 91 miles of the North Fork and Middle Fork of the Fortymile River. “This is a significant moment for Alaska,” said Governor Mike Dunleavy. “The Supreme Court has already declared that […]
(Juneau) – Governor Mike Dunleavy challenged the proposed new definition of WOTUS, Waters of the United States, in comments submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) this week. The Biden Administration is proposing to expand the definition for WOTUS, under which significantly more Alaska waters would […]
When: Thursday October 18, 12 pm – 1:30 pm Where : Town Square Park, 544 W 5th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska Who: Leaders from organizations across the state will make brief comments and calls to action. Co-hosting organizations include Native Movement, United Tribes of Bristol Bay, the Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center, Chickaloon Village Traditional Council, […]