DEC Announces 18th Year of Amphibian Road Crossings Project
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the 18th year of its Amphibian Migrations and Road Crossings Project. The project engages volunteers to help protect migrating amphibians and reduce road mortality in the Hudson Valley.
MassDEP Awards $200,000 in Water Quality Monitoring Grants
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced $200,000 in grants to five watershed coalitions for water quality monitoring. The funding will support surface water monitoring efforts in various regions across the state, benefiting disadvantaged communities and aligning with federal Clean Water Act requirements.
NOAA Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Comparability Findings
NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service has issued a notice regarding Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) comparability findings for imported fish and fish products. This notice reinstates import eligibility for certain fisheries from New Caledonia, Grenada, and Ireland, effective March 16, 2026, removing previous import prohibitions.
NOAA Proposed 2026 Fisheries Specifications for Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish
NOAA is proposing new specifications for the 2026 chub mackerel and Illex squid fisheries, and reaffirming projected 2026 specifications for longfin squid and butterfish. These proposed specifications aim to prevent overfishing based on recent scientific data. Public comments are requested by April 15, 2026.