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October 22, 2021 | Legal Document

Order for Remand Without Vacatur

Plaintiff states, tribes, and non-profit conservation groups have challenged EPA’s Clean Water Act certification rule, and now EPA moves to remand the proceedings without vacatur. For the reasons stated, the rule is remanded to the agency with vacatur.

October 21, 2021 | Explainer

The Clean Water Case of the Century

The Supreme Court kept the Clean Water Act intact, dealing a major loss to the Trump administration and its pro-polluter agenda. The court's decision solidifies the Clean Water Act’s place as one of the nation’s most effective environmental laws.

October 18, 2021 | In the News: Florida Phoenix

Florida wetlands and waterways face development and potential harm as vacated Trump rules linger

Christina Reichert, Attorney, Florida Office, Earthjustice: “The developer has started clearing that property. This entire area was protected under the Clean Water Act.”

October 15, 2021 | Article

I Investigated the Deepwater Horizon Disaster. When Will We Learn From Our Mistakes?

As we find ourselves in the grip of another catastrophe, it’s worth reflecting on how the nation and the oil industry responded to the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

October 8, 2021 | Press Release

¡Se Acabó! El Muro Fronterizo En Laredo, Texas, Ha Sido Oficialmente Cancelado

Autoridades federales cancelan todos los contratos restantes. La coalición de base detuvo un "trato hecho" y la gente de Laredo ha ganado.

October 8, 2021 | Press Release

It’s Over! The Border Wall in Laredo is Officially Dead

Feds cancel all remaining contracts. Grassroots coalition stopped a “done deal.” The people of Laredo won.

October 8, 2021 | Feature

Defending Bears Ears

This national monument — and the more than one hundred others — are part of what make this land great.

October 8, 2021 | Update

Victory: National Monuments Regain Protections

Millions of acres of land in Utah and marine area off the coast of New England have regained national monument status after the Trump administration tried to open them to extractive industries.