State Representative Chip Brown proposes three bills to enhance Alabama’s seafood sector by combining tax relief and habitat restoration.
Legislation Aims to Boost Alabama’s Seafood Industry State Senator Chip Brown, representing Hollinger’s Island, is collaborating on three new bills designed to enhance Alabama’s commercial seafood industry while also strengthening the coastal habitats that support it. The proposed legislation includes the establishment of a State Sales Tax Exemption for Direct Seafood Sales (HB3), a Refundable […]
SPLC criticizes the restoration of a Confederate statue by the Trump administration
SPLC Criticizes Trump Administration’s Plans for Confederate Statues The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has condemned the Trump administration’s decision to restore Confederate monuments that were taken down during the protests following George Floyd’s death in 2020. Five years ago, amid widespread protests against racial injustice, a statue of Confederate General Albert Pike was toppled […]
Funding supports habitat restoration and wildfire prevention in Alabama State Parks
Alabama State Parks Receive Grant for Habitat Restoration The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ State Parks Division has recently been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Alabama Association for Resource Conservation and Development. This funding is intended for acquiring fire equipment that will bolster their habitat restoration program. “We’ve made considerable efforts towards […]
Ways to aid in the restoration of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona The Dragon Bravo Fire has ravaged the northern edge of the Grand Canyon. Started by lightning, this wildfire has consumed over 11,000 acres since it ignited on July 4th near the North Rim. Unfortunately, it has led to the destruction of the Grand Canyon Lodge along with several other structures. […]
Dedicated restoration effort is helping to revive Alabama’s rivers
It’s pretty clear why Alabama is often called Alabama the Beautiful. Over the years, the stunning landscapes of this region have gained recognition, and locals are increasingly motivated to protect that beauty. There are numerous organizations, both large and small, committed to preserving this natural charm, but getting involved can sometimes feel intimidating. For those […]
How Flagstaff Funds Improvements, Mitigation, Restoration, Safety, Beautification
The following list is far from exhaustive, with many projects combining funding types. You definitely hope that the construction of roads and other infrastructure is over. No one enjoys the delays and noise inconveniences associated with these projects, but we all enjoy the results. I would like to update some of the current and future […]
Federal appeals panel hears arguments over Tennessee felony voter restoration rights • Tennessee Lookout
NASHVILLE — A federal appeals panel on Tuesday heard debate over a case that would determine the future of Tennessee’s voter registration policy. A class action lawsuit filed in 2020 by the Tennessee NAACP and five voters accusing state officials of establishing unfair and troubling Byzantine procedures, and eligible voters who have convicted them in […]
The Lower Mississippi River’s largest ecosystem restoration project got the federal go-ahead • Tennessee Lookout
The first project, which seeks to restore the river ecosystem along 39 miles of the Mississippi River, can get federal approval to move forward, provided it can secure slices of the federal bankroll. Hatchie-Loosahatchie Mississippi River Ecosystem Restoration The project will restore habitat for endangered species, support the natural culling of invasive carp, and restore […]
Pumphouse Wash forest restoration work to begin south of Flagstaff | Local News
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Coconino County and Partners Spearhead Forest Restoration Projects to
Coconino County is stepping up efforts to reduce wildfire risk with a new partnership aimed at restoring forests in the Flagstaff area. The County has agreements with The Nature Conservancy and the Greater Flagstaff Forest Partnership to facilitate important forest management efforts. Patrice Horstman, District 1 Supervisor, emphasized the severity of wildfires and post-wildfire flooding […]