Environmental advocates in Montana are using an older form of technology in new ways to improve the quality of the land near river beds, and also slow erosion. It s called biotechnical stabilization and it involves using environment-friendly materials adjacent to riverbeds to slow floodwaters, for example. At the same time, it creates an ecologically supportive environment for vegetation to grow. .
A new analysis from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group said the Department of Defense is not doing enough to clean up contaminated military installations, and as new sites are identified a large backlog is developing. Many of the sites are contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS, sometimes called forever chemicals because they don t break down in the environment and accumulate over time. PFAS have been in use since the 1940s and are found in many nonstick and waterproof consumer products. .
Locals will help steward two iconic locations on Oregon s coast. The Cape Foulweather Complex and Cape Lookout Marine Conservation areas were approved for designation in April by the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission. The Audubon Society of Lincoln City plans to recruit local residents for stewardship in 2025. .