The Maryland Air National Guard is considering a proposal to establish airspace where military planes would fly as low as 100 feet over the Pennsylvania Wilds as part of combat training missions. Environmentalists worry about the impact on wildlife and community residents. If approved, the Maryland National Guard 175th Wing would control airspace in six northern Pennsylvania counties to fly A-10 Warthog aircraft within 100 to 8,000 feet above ground. .
A Wildlife Corridors Action Plan for New Mexico identifies 11 priority "safe passage" projects, such as underpasses and overpasses, to improve driver safety and connect more natural habitat for the state s native wildlife. Garrett Vene Klasen, director of northern conservation for the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance, said the state has a high number of hot spots for wildlife-vehicle collisions, partly because climate change continues to compromise historic wildlife habitats. "We re seeing all animals having to travel further for dependable food and water," he said. " .
A bill before the Michigan Legislature would allocate $2.4 billion dollars in federal funds for repairs to the state s aging water infrastructure. It would make use of funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, as well as the American Rescue Plan, to improve the state s water supply, replacing old lead water lines, and repairing dams and residential sewer lines. Tim Minotas, legislative and political coordinator for the Sierra Club s Michigan Chapter, noted most of Michigan s water infrastructure is between 50 and 100 years old. .
Environmental advocates are in favor of investments in climate action and nature projects New York Gov. Kathy Hochul put forth in her executive budget. Among the proposals is a $4 billion Environmental Bond Act - with projects geared toward protecting clean water, reducing pollution, and reducing local climate risks - and $400 million for the state Environment Protection Fund. .