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Victories

The Bald Eagle Soars Off the Endangered Species List
Americans celebrate the comeback of our national symbol and the success of the law that saved it
Court Shuts Down EPA Attempt to Exempt Plywood Plants from Toxic Air Pollution Limits
Court strikes down two EPA loopholes and prohibits agency's illegal extension of rule's compliance deadline
Relief for Lake Okeechobee Is on the Way

A federal judge rules that using Lake O as a polluted water reservoir is illegal without a federal permit.

Politically Motivated Fish Opinion Voided

A judge has tossed out a biological opinion where political considerations prevailed over science.

Florida Coal Plan Is Nixed

The Florida Public Service Commission refuses to approve a permit for a huge new coal-fired power plant near the Everglades.

Smog Slapdown Turndown Is Upheld

An industry attempt to overturn tough ozone regulations is rejected by the DC Court of Appeals.

Court Nixes EPA Incinerator Exemption

A federal judge rules that an attempt to classify some incinerators as boilers is illegal.

Judge Lets Conservation Groups Join Death Valley Wilderness Suit
National Park will get support defending against county bulldozing
Pumping Polluted Water into Lake Okeechobee Ruled Illegal
Federal judge rules that backpumping polluted water poses public health threats and orders water district to obtain federal clean water permits
Judge: Dumping Mountaintop Removal Waste into Streams Illegal
Declaration reiterates Clean Water Act intent to protect our streams and rivers from pollution
Judge Rules for Wild Salmon

A judge in Seattle rules that counting hatchery salmon when considering Endangered Species Act listings is illegal.

Judge: Counting Hatchery Salmon as Wild Violates Law
Federal court sets aside controversial Bush administration policy on endangered salmon runs
Court Shuts Down Illegal EPA Incinerator Rule
Decision will require protective controls for toxic emissions from waste burners
Judge Keeps Roadless Rule Alive
Earthjustice fends off Wyoming assault on Clinton-era law
Appeals Court Denies EPA Attempt to Weaken Air Quality
Court shoots down EPA, industry appeals of 2006 ruling that weak agency smog rule violates Clean Air Act