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"These Farmers Dominate The Colorado River. Cross Them At Your Peril" [1]

"The letter from Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly was greeted like an act of war in California’s Imperial Valley."

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Source: LA Times [8], 01/20/2023

"Trump’s Interior Secretary Didn’t Violate Ethics Rules, Watchdog Finds" [9]

"The inspector general for the Interior Department said on Thursday it had found no evidence that the former secretary, David Bernhardt, violated federal ethics or conflict-of-interest rules when the department made decisions that affected one of his former clients, a California water district."

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Source: NYTimes [11], 01/20/2023
January 26, 2025

DEADLINE: Indigenous Community Media Fund [12]

Cultural Survival's funding of US$8,000-$12,000 provides opportunities for Indigenous community radio stations and media outlets to strengthen their broadcast infrastructure and systems while providing training opportunities to their community journalists. Apply by Jan 26, 2025.

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February 6, 2023

DEADLINE: Indigenous Writers in Residence 2023 [22]

Cultural Survival's one-year remote program is an opportunity for Indigenous writers based in the US or Canada to continue their writing, share their expertise and experiences, deepen their knowledge on topics important to them and their communities, and gain experience. Annual and monthly stipend. Apply by Feb 6.

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"‘It’s Time To Start Suing’: States Tee Up Next WOTUS War" [24]

"Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wednesday he filed a challenge against the new EPA and Army Corps of Engineers definition of which waterways and wetlands are subject to federal permitting requirements."

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Source: E&E News [27], 01/19/2023

‘Advanced’ Plastic Recycling Is Costly and Polluting: Study [28]

"Industry is pursuing various technologies to help solve the global plastic waste problem, but environmentalists say new recycling techniques only make environmental problems worse."

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Source: Inside Climate News [33], 01/19/2023
March 25, 2026

DEADLINE: Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference for High School Juniors [34]

High school juniors with an interest in journalism can apply to attend Freedom Forum's annual event, all expenses paid plus a $1,000 scholarship to the college of their choice. The 2026 conference takes place Jun 21-26 in Washington, DC. Apply by Mar 25.

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Granholm Says GOP Bill Would Weaken SPR, Result In Higher Gas Prices [36]

"Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is pushing back on a Republican proposal to put stipulations on withdrawing oil from the country’s strategic reserve, arguing that the measure would curtail the use of a key security tool and drive up prices."

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Source: The Hill [37], 01/19/2023

"Biden Tours Storm-Ravaged California Coast Thursday" [38]

"U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to California on Thursday to tour areas hit hard by a series of deadly "atmospheric river" storms that inflicted widespread flooding, felled trees and brought mudslides to a state long gripped by extreme drought."

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Source: Reuters [41], 01/19/2023
February 6, 2023

DEADLINE: EJN Coastal Resilience Story Grants [42]

Internews' Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering grants of ~$1,200 to journalists worldwide to support the production of in-depth stories that will call attention to coastal resiliency and solutions for coastal issues. Also receive support from journalist mentors and a coastal resilience expert. Deadline is Feb 6, 2023.

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