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"Clean Water Rule: Science Advisory Board Slams Trump's WOTUS Rewrite" [1]

"An EPA advisory panel has finalized a striking rebuke of the Trump administration's revamped Clean Water Act rule, saying critical elements are not adequately based on science."

Environmental Health [2]
Environmental Politics [3]
Fish & Fisheries [4]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Natural Resources [6]
Pollution [7]
Water & Oceans [8]
Wildlife [9]
Public [10]
National (U.S.) [11]
Source: Greenwire [12], 03/05/2020

"Public Lands: Coal Leasing Sputters Despite Trump's Promises" [13]

"The Trump administration frequently claims it ended the 'war on coal.' ... The numbers tell a different story."

Energy & Fuel [14]
Environmental Politics [3]
Journalism & Media [15]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Natural Resources [6]
Public [10]
National (U.S.) [11]
Source: Greenwire [16], 03/04/2020
May 31, 2020

DEADLINE: BigPicture Emerging Photographer Grant [17]

Are you a photographer 18-25 years old? What ideas do you want to convey around the themes of conservation, biodiversity and sustainability of the natural world? Your fresh approach to this topic presenting your perspective in photographs and media could win you one of two $2,500 grants and mentorship.

Awards and Grants [18]
Visibility: 
Public [10]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [19]
Environmental Health [2]
Environmental Studies [20]
Fish & Fisheries [4]
Forests [21]
Journalism & Media [15]
Natural Resources [6]
Planning & Growth [22]
Pollution [7]
Science [23]
Water & Oceans [8]
Wildlife [9]

Illustrating the Environment in a New Light [24]

Freelance photographer Morgan Heim explores the ethical and creative considerations of non-traditional photography when reporting on wildlife issues, in a sidebar to the latest EJ InSight. See a slideshow of images with her unique approach [25]. Plus, Heim on surviving in today’s constrained news media economy [26] and the implications for storytelling, independence and integrity.

SEJ Publication Types: 
EJ InSight [27]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [19]
Environmental Health [2]
Environmental Studies [20]
Journalism & Media [15]
Natural Resources [6]
Science [23]
Wildlife [9]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [11]
California [28]
International [29]
South America [30]
Visibility: 
Public [10]
March 1, 2026

DEADLINE: BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition [31]

Photographers worldwide can contribute their work that celebrates and illustrates the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspires action to protect and conserve it through the power of imagery. Cash prizes in seven categories. Entry fees apply. Deadline: Mar 1, 2026.

Awards and Grants [18]
Visibility: 
Public [10]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [19]
Environmental Health [2]
Environmental Studies [20]
Fish & Fisheries [4]
Forests [21]
Natural Resources [6]
Pollution [7]
Science [23]
Water & Oceans [8]
Wildlife [9]

"Tribal Nation Condemns ‘Desecration’ to Build Border Wall" [32]

"Construction of a wall on the Arizona border is endangering sacred Indigenous sites — including an oasis that has supported human beings for the last 16,000 years."

Environmental Justice [33]
Environmental Politics [3]
Natural Resources [6]
Public [10]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [34]
Source: NY Times [35], 02/27/2020

'Stand Down': Bernhardt Blocks Aerial Mountain Goat Cull At Grand Teton [36]

"The U.S. Secretary of the Interior directly intervened in an aerial goat cull underway in the Tetons last Friday, ordering Grand Teton National Park Acting Superintendent Gopaul Noojibail to “stand down.”

Biodiversity [19]
Environmental Politics [3]
Government [37]
Natural Resources [6]
Wildlife [9]
Public [10]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [38]
Source: Jackson Hole Daily [39], 02/26/2020

"Senate Confirms MacGregor for Second-Ranking Interior Spot" [40]

"Katharine MacGregor, President Donald Trump’s nominee for deputy Interior secretary, was confirmed 58-38 by the Senate on Tuesday."

Energy & Fuel [14]
Environmental Politics [3]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Natural Resources [6]
Public [10]
National (U.S.) [11]
Source: Bloomberg Environment [41], 02/26/2020

"Public Lands: National Park Boosters Encouraged By Republican Rhetoric" [42]

"Senate Republicans are name-dropping national parks in broader public remarks on the upcoming legislative agenda, fanning hope among supporters of a maintenance backlog bill that floor time might be imminent."

Environmental Politics [3]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Natural Resources [6]
Public [10]
National (U.S.) [11]
Source: E&E Daily [43], 02/26/2020
March 29, 2024

DEADLINE: IJNR Grants for Reporting on Marine Indigenous Protected Areas in Canada [44]

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources will provide grants up to $15,000 USD for reporting projects on Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) in Canada, with a particular focus on marine areas. Open to all journalists; projects led by or including Indigenous journalists are strongly encouraged. Deadline is Mar 29, 2024.

Awards and Grants [18]
Visibility: 
Public [10]
Topics on the Beat: 
Diversity [45]
Environmental Health [2]
Fish & Fisheries [4]
Journalism & Media [15]
Natural Resources [6]
People & Population [46]
Water & Oceans [8]
Region: 
Canada [47]

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