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This Week at the Department of the Interior: Secretary Haaland takes action to protect the cultural and historic resources surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park; Interior infuses $161 million from the President’s Investing in America agenda into ecosystem restoration and resilience; the Secretary designates nine new national recreation trails, just in time for Great Outdoors Month; Interior announces the availability of $725 million to clean up legacy pollution from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; Interior leaders cut the ribbon for an Everglades restoration project; the Bureau of Indian Affairs celebrates a new milestone under the HEARTH Act; National Park Service awards grants aimed at preserving and interpreting Japanese American confinement sites; Yellowstone's grizzly bears find new sources of food in the face of a changing ecosystem; and it's the promise of a new day in our social media Picture of the week!
This Week at Interior June 2, 2023
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This Week: Secretary Haaland takes action to protect the cultural and historic resources surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park; Interior infuses...2 days ago ·
The billion-dollar project to stop the advance of invasive carp to the Great Lakes runs into a snag: "The challenge is securing Illinois’ signature on a complex Project Partnership Agreement with the Army Corps that requires the state to assume responsibility for issues it is reluctant to take responsibility for."
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Illinois objects to terms of “complex” partnership agreement required by the Army Corps of Engineers, while Michigan policy expert questions the need for the project.3 days ago ·
According to some reports, U.S. EPA screwed up its calculations in allocating the first batch of $15 billion Congress set aside last year to replace toxic lead pipes. Illinois officials thought we'd get the biggest share.
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When it came time to split up the first batch of $15 billion Congress set aside last year to replace toxic lead pipes, Illinois officials had plenty of reasons to4 days ago ·
Illinois EPA has issued an Air Pollution Action Day Alert for today as air pollution levels in the Chicago Metropolitan area are expected to reach the “Orange” or “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category on the national Air Quality Index. According to the agency, this poses a potential health hazard to sensitive populations, especially individuals with pulmonary or respiratory disorders, including asthma, as well as active children and older adults. Sensitive individuals should take special precautions and follow their physician-prescribed regimen.
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Congratulations to my P&A colleagues who have been recognized by Chambers for distinction in construction law. The list includes my Chicago colleague, Greg Eichorn, who is one of the best construction lawyers in the city and is certainly well-deserving of this recognition!
6 days ago ·
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