The state of New York Supreme Court finds that the Department of Health’s determination, as set forth in their July 22, 2024, letter that “amendments [to the existing Watershed Rules and Regulations] are not necessary to ensure potable water quality for the foreseeable future” was a final agency determination in that it was a definitive position that inflicted actual harm upon the petitioners. the City of Auburn, the Town of Owasco, and Owasco Watershed Lake Association, Inc.
The progress we have secured is a testament to the fact that the law and science are on our side. It also reflects the desire of most people across the country for a safer and cleaner world. Our shared wins represent decades of painstaking work, culminating in concrete measures that will save lives across the country. We’re celebrating our victories and the many opportunities ahead.
In the aftermath of the 2024 election, Abigail Dillen, President of Earthjustice, discussed the outcomes of the election and how they will affect Earthjustice’s litigation, advocacy, and political work.
BPA plans to join the Markets+ energy market over a larger Western one; the choice would cause a spike in energy bills and reduce access to clean energy for Northwest power customers
For over a hundred years, the Antiquities Act of 1906 has protected America’s natural and historic wonders from mining, drilling, looting, and industrial development.
