Sentences with phrase «state environmental efforts»

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The lawsuit filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, seeks to set aside and hold unlawful the Environmental Protection Agency's effort to weaken the existing clean car rules.

The River Murray system is a key focus of efforts to improve environmental outcomes through the collaborative management of environmental water at federal, state and local levels.

Sacramento, CA, July 9, 2007 - The efforts of California winegrape growers and vintners to build on their environmental successes gained a major boost late last month, when the United States Department of Agriculture awarded a $ 607,500 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance.

Research shows that a majority of global consumers, and especially Millennials, support companies that are committed to minimizing environmental impacts and that prioritize sustainable approaches to operations.2 To share more about its water initiatives, Fetzer Vineyards developed a new page on its website containing facts about agricultural water use and details about the company's water policy support. Visit fetzer.com/water for more on Fetzer Vineyards» water initiatives, including its adoption of BioFiltro's BIDA ® treatment system and its support for water conservation research and advocacy through collaborations with groups like the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) and Ceres» Connect the Drops, both of which were commended for their water policy efforts at the White House Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the United States on Maenvironmental impacts and that prioritize sustainable approaches to operations.2 To share more about its water initiatives, Fetzer Vineyards developed a new page on its website containing facts about agricultural water use and details about the company's water policy support. Visit fetzer.com/water for more on Fetzer Vineyards» water initiatives, including its adoption of BioFiltro's BIDA ® treatment system and its support for water conservation research and advocacy through collaborations with groups like the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) and Ceres» Connect the Drops, both of which were commended for their water policy efforts at the White House Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the United States on MaEnvironmental Roundtable (BIER) and Ceres» Connect the Drops, both of which were commended for their water policy efforts at the White House Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the United States on March 22, 2016.

Several of the state's winegrowing regions and other organizations have sustainable and environmental programs, many of which provided the foundation for the statewide California Sustainable Winegrowing Program and all of which play an important role in the ever - expanding tapestry of the California wine community's efforts to produce high quality wine that is environmentally sound, economically feasible and socially equitable.

Visit fetzer.com/waterfor more on Fetzer Vineyards» water initiatives, including its adoption of BioFiltro's BIDA ® treatment system and its support for water conservation research and advocacy through collaborations with groups like the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) and Ceres» Connect the Drops, both of which were commended for their water policy efforts at the White House Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the United States on March 22, 2016.

Sustainability Kennesaw State University (Kennesaw, Ga.) The University's 5,000 guest / day dining operation incorporates a comprehensive, closed - loop waste management program through a variety of efforts including a robust organic «Farm - to - Campus - to - Farm» program, water reclamation, aerobic digestion, composting / recycling programs, oil - to - biodiesel conversion and more to significantly reduce costs, minimize environmental impact and qualify the facility for a gold LEED certification.

South Cape Beach State Park is the state - run accessible beach and campground part of the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, which offers marine and environmental education programs alongside its research effState Park is the state - run accessible beach and campground part of the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, which offers marine and environmental education programs alongside its research effstate - run accessible beach and campground part of the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, which offers marine and environmental education programs alongside its research efforts.

Mass Audubon will continue to work with the Legislature, DCR, and the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs leadership in an attempt to restore this year's funding, and it will make every effort to ensure that Trailside funding is included in the final state budget for FY18.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon in Queens on Friday unveiled an environmental policy platform that is geared toward shifting the state to 100 percent renewable energy, strengthening the state's efforts against climate change and rejecting new infrastructure for gas pipelines and other fossil fueles.

The conversation focuses on the efforts of Airbnb, which has used controversial advertisements on environmental issues to attack a state legislator from the Hudson Valley.

They are increasingly taking action through civil litigation, complaints and petitions to state institutions — efforts aided by environmental NGOs, the media, and the effect of mass protest.Academic studies have drawn attention to the role the media, ENGOs and civil litigation as potential forces in aiding environmental protection implementation.

Brian Kavanagh has been a consistent ally of our environmental efforts for over a decade and we are proud to endorse him in his campaign for State State.

Judith Enck, a former regional administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency who is working with Bennington College on the informal survey, welcomed the additional efforts by the state and characterized the timing of the agency's announcement on Tuesday as «curious.»

The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Empire State Development are both involved in efforts to redevelop the propstate Department of Environmental Conservation and Empire State Development are both involved in efforts to redevelop the propState Development are both involved in efforts to redevelop the property.

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has chosen three new sites for solar panel installations in an effort to generate more clean energy in the state.

The state will bolster its environmental efforts in the new year, with a push to expand the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Tuesday in an unveiling of his State of the State agstate will bolster its environmental efforts in the new year, with a push to expand the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Tuesday in an unveiling of his State of the State agState of the State agState agenda.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Rather than launch a $ 100,000 local effort to control the urban deer population, Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner has asked the state Department of Environmental Conservation to do the job - and to pay for it.

She also said the state needs to focus more resources on environmental protection efforts and look at what it can do to reduce the impacts of climate change.

At the heart of the legal challenge to the loan is an effort from environmental groups to «invalidate» the state's plan.

Erin Crotty, acting commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation said, «The closure of Fresh Kills not only marks the culmination of years of effort to bring the state into the age of modern solid waste management practices, but presents a tremendous opportunity to turn this blighted landscape into an environmental success Environmental Conservation said, «The closure of Fresh Kills not only marks the culmination of years of effort to bring the state into the age of modern solid waste management practices, but presents a tremendous opportunity to turn this blighted landscape into an environmental success environmental success story.»

«The Environmental Facilities Corp. is pleased to assist New York City and 17 other local governments in their efforts to provide safe and reliable clean water systems, improving the environment and water quality, protecting public health, and creating jobs throughout the state,» said EFC President and CEO Matthew J. Driscoll.

A coalition of environmental groups on Tuesday filed a lawsuit to challenge the state's efforts to gain access to more than $ 500 million from a clean - water revolving fund to help pay for the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement.

To support this effort, under Governor Cuomo's leadership, the 2015 - 16 state budget included an additional $ 1 million in the Environmental Protection Fund targeted specifically for combatting aquatic invasive species.

As part of their effort on behalf of state legislative candidates this election cycle, the New York League of Conservation Voters has sent out its first mailer knocking Republican Sean Hanna for his environmental record.

Trustees for Norse Energy are making a last - ditch effort to force state environmental officials to declare a final end to the hydorfracking review process or be sued in state court.

Environmental groups are launching an effort to have a right to clean environment enshrined in the state's constitution through a constitutional amendment.

The environmental lobbying group says Hanna has «actively undermined» efforts to get a handle on greenhouse emissions and has backed legislation that would repeal pesticide laws in the state.

The effort has drawn scrutiny and push back from House Republicans, who have raised questions over whether Schneiderman and other state attorneys general are being unduly influenced by environmental groups in the probe.

The lawmakers say they want to hear from health and environmental experts about ways the state can boost its efforts to prevent infections and help those dealing with the illnesses.

During his time in the State Assembly, Chuck has established an impressive voting record in support of environmental conservation efforts.»

Cuomo has touted the state's efforts to combat the Trump administration on a variety of environmental issues, including climate change and water quality.

It is ordered and affirmed that the Department of Environment and Planning, Division of Environmental Compliance, and the Department of Public Works, through its various divisions and the Director of Energy Development and Management, by December 31, 2017, prepare a report to the undersigned promulgating an initial energy usage plan for Erie County to implement the United States target contribution plan to the Paris Agreement, including, but not limited to, achieving a county - wide target of reducing Erie County's greenhouse gas emissions by twenty - six to twenty - eight percent (26 - 28 %) below its 2005 level in 2025 and to make best efforts to reduce its emissions by twenty - eight percent (28 %), as it pertains to the production and / or use of greenhouse gases by Erie County.

He supports the policy position of Paul Giardina, his running mate on the Republican ticket, of utilizing the federal Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water State Revolving Fund to pay for water - quality remediation efforts including replacement of failing septic systems, rather than the community preservation fund.

Multiple state agencies deployed additional resources to assist with local enforcement efforts, including a total of 20 watercraft and 42 law enforcement officers from the Department of Environmental Conservation, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Division of Military and Naval Affairs, and State Postate agencies deployed additional resources to assist with local enforcement efforts, including a total of 20 watercraft and 42 law enforcement officers from the Department of Environmental Conservation, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Division of Military and Naval Affairs, and State PoState Police.

Twenty employees and volunteers from the state Department of Environmental Conservation went to Northern California to assist with wildfire efforts, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced.

Cuomo cited the state's efforts to fight against coal plants as one of his administration's signature environmental policies.

Because of your relentless effort and fierce commitment to keep fracking from polluting our water, air and harming our health, last Wednesday on December 17, 2014, at a public, livestreamed meeting of Governor Cuomo's cabinet in Albany, Governor Cuomo acknowledged the overwhelming science that speaks to the inherent dangers of fracking to public health and the environment presented by Joseph Martens, Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation, and Dr. Howard Zucker, Commissioner of the Department of Health, Governor Cuomo banned high volume horizontal fracturing in New York State.

March 5, 2010 Pomona hearing 1:00 - 4:00 PM Health and Mental Health Transportation, Economic Development, Environmental Conservation Rockland County Fire Training Center Auditorium 35 Firemen's Memorial Drive, Pomona, NY 10970 Contact: Dan Moscato at [phone] or [email protected] March 12, 2010 Bronxville hearing 4:00 - 7:00 PM Education, Labor and Family Assistance Public Protection and General Government Concordia College Sommer Center for Worship & the Performing Arts 171 White Plains Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 Contact: Shelley Andrews at [phone] or [email protected] The Hudson Valley Delegation of the New York State Senate In an effort to ensure the Hudson Valley is fairly represented in all legislative matters before the Senate, nine local Senators representing the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester have formed a bipartisan delegation to more effectively advocate for the needs and concerns of their constituents.

Cornelius Murphy, Jr., co-founder of Consensus and former president of the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, said Consensus reviewed 12 different governance models, studied past government consolidation efforts and collected public input from about 6,000 people before making its recommendations.

LAKE GEORGE — Spectacular mountain views from atop Prospect Mountain can be seen this weekend for free, thanks to the efforts of three local veterans working in collaboration with the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

New York state, he said, should be a bulwark against what he said was damaging federal policy and must counter efforts to roll back cuts to health care, environmental protections and safeguards of marginalized populations.

ALBANY — State environmental officials are continuing in the effort to raise awareness about the fight against an invasive species that is threatening trees across the northeast.

We work to support and strengthen the efforts of New York's environmental community and to make our state a national leader.

Transportation emissions threaten to undercut blue states» climate goals, raising questions about their ability to lead U.S. climate efforts at a time when the federal government is rolling back environmental regulations.

In the January issue of Environmental Science & Technology the researchers described their efforts mapping nearly 5,900 natural gas leaks of varying severity across 1,500 road miles of Washington, D.C. To learn more about the state of the gas pipelines running through several major U.S. cities — in particular those serving New York City — Scientific American interviewed Robert Jackson, professor of environmental sciences at Stanford and Duke universities and the study'sEnvironmental Science & Technology the researchers described their efforts mapping nearly 5,900 natural gas leaks of varying severity across 1,500 road miles of Washington, D.C. To learn more about the state of the gas pipelines running through several major U.S. cities — in particular those serving New York City — Scientific American interviewed Robert Jackson, professor of environmental sciences at Stanford and Duke universities and the study'senvironmental sciences at Stanford and Duke universities and the study's lead author.

Angela Strecker, an environmental science professor at Portland State University and the study's co-lead author, said that species distribution models can help predict all the places where a given species could live based on their environmental preferences, and using these models can help target conservation efforts to areas where they would have the most impact.

Among the new species, Liturgusa algorei, is named for Albert Arnold «Al» Gore Jr., former vice president of the United States of America, to honor his environmental activism and efforts to raise public awareness of global climate change.

In addition to his public service at NIH, he did his postdoctoral training within the NIH - NIEHS Superfund Research Program Center at the University of Kentucky, where he directed the Center's graduate and postdoctoral transdisciplinary training efforts and translated the Center's ongoing environmental health - related research innovations to relevant stakeholders, including state and federal policymakers and regulators, industry partners for technology transfer, and at - risk populations across Kentucky.

NC State's CTD team, which historically focused on environmental chemicals, read and coded more than 88,000 scientific papers for this effort.