As part of an effort to restore the Mississippi River delta, an organization is collaborating with nature to address environmental challenges. The Big Muddy is the second-longest river in North America, flowing more than 2,300 miles. Simone Maloz, campaign director for the group Restore the Mississippi River Delta, said the coalition uses nature-based solutions to help tackle some of the river s environmental problems in Louisiana and Mississippi. .
A new film documents the 2018 battle between Colorado environmentalists and the oil and gas industry over proposed fracking regulations. The film also documents a grassroots effort by Colorado Rising to pass a ballot initiative which would create a 2,500-foot setback for all hydraulic fracturing wells in the state, particularly in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Sarah Schulte, organizing committee member of GreenFaith Boulder County, which recently previewed the film for about 100 members, said the film has a strong message. .
The Iowa Environmental Council has petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to invoke emergency powers to protect sensitive soil and groundwater in northeast Iowa. The council is holding a public webinar today and wants the EPA to address groundwater contamination in northeast Iowa s so-called Driftless region. The groundwater there has a well-documented history of nitrate contamination. .
The State of Arizona has received $156 million to invest into solar systems for Arizona families. Adrian Keller, Arizona program director for the nonprofit Solar United Neighbors, said the group is "thrilled" about the grant made available through the federal solar policy known as Solar For All. The policy sets out to expand or create new low-income solar programs, which the Environmental Protection Agency claims will enable more than 900,000 homes across the nation to benefit from. .
By Bryn Nelson for Yes! Media.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Oregon News Service reporting for the YES! Media-Public News Service Collaboration At the Fernhill Wetlands along the Pacific Flyway in suburban Forest Grove, Oregon, dedicated birders have documented more than 240 avian species. .