Patrick Courreges, a spokesperson for the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, says DNR doesn’t expect much impact here, adding that state regulators don’t necessarily use the same definitions for wetlands as the EPA.
From protecting and studying waterways to addressing chronic wasting disease, conservation voices say there are a lot of important items in Minnesota s environmental and energy spending bill. Supporters say it brings sharper focus to many long-standing requests. With Democrats holding majorities, the Legislature approved a nearly $2 billion omnibus bill to cover environmental, climate and energy priorities. .