Environmental

CRP grazing plans put on hold by environmental lawsuit (Iowa Farmer)

20 Jul 2008

Farmers planning on haying or grazing CRP land might see their plans delayed as they wait for a ruling on a pending lawsuit between environmental groups and the USDA.

Peru fears environmental mining disaster (AFP via Yahoo! News)

20 Jul 2008

Peru scrambled Saturday to prevent potential environmental disaster, after a dump for a major ore mining operation showed signs of a rupture that could lead to contamination of the local water supply.

Environmental Award nomination (Plano Courier)

19 Jul 2008

The City of Plano Environmental Education & Community Outreach Division is announcing two new awards category to encourage residents to participate in the city’s environmental initiatives to make a difference in the community.