Saturday - May 18, 2024
Tipoffs for Erie, Pennsylvania (Lake Erie) Newsletter for Sunday May 05, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Coalition Takes Action Against EPA for Failing to Implement Clean Water Act
NEW YORK, May 3 (TNSres)(TNScapv) -- Waterkeeper Alliance posted the following news release on May 2, 2024: Today, the Environmental Integrity Project, Waterkeeper Alliance, and Center for Biological Diversity sent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a notice of intent to sue for its failure to issue national reports on water quality, which is a key requirement of the federal Clean Water Act. The landmark 1972 law requires EPA to report on the condition of America's streams, rivers, lake  more

Congressman Langworthy Announces More Than $130,000 for Westfield Downtown Redevelopment Project
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced an Appalachian Regional Commission grant in the amount of $131,514 for the Village of Westfield's Downtown Redevelopment Project. This funding will help transform a vacant lot near the waterfront. "Westfield is situated near beautiful Lake Erie and serves as a hub for tourists and Chautauqua County residents alike," said Congressman Langworthy. "This g  more

House Appropriations Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Secretary of the Navy Del Toro (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense issued the following testimony by Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro involving a hearing on April 10, 2024, entitled "Fiscal Year 2025 Request for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Divestments As we acquire new platforms and systems and focus on the maintenance, upkeep, and operation of those that are in service, we must also evaluate which platforms have outlived their service l  more

Key Senate Committee Passes Brown's Bill to Extend Great Lakes Protections
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee passed U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown's (D-OH) bipartisan Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024 which would continue the mission to keep the Great Lakes healthy for businesses and families by cleaning up and preventing pollution, and protecting coastline. The legislation will help ensure clean drinking water for Ohioans by protecting coastline and hab  more

Rep. Joyce Applauds Funding for Ashtabula River Forest Restoration
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: Today, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) announced that the Cleveland Museum of Natural History successfully received funding through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative's (GLRI) Forest Restoration program to restore 25 acres of forest habitat along the Ashtabula River. Earlier this month, Congressman Joyce sent a letter of support for this project to the United States Department of Agriculture  more