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DEC and Team Rubicon Improve Braddock Bay Trails

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Team Rubicon are collaborating to remove hazardous trees and improve trail systems at Braddock Bay Wildlife Management Area. Trail closures are scheduled for March 21 and March 28, 2026, to facilitate this work.

DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released a weekly update on Forest Ranger activities. The report details 362 search and rescue missions, 202 wildfires extinguished, and over 1,100 arrests and tickets issued in 2025. It also highlights recent public outreach and training exercises.

Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Approves Loans and Grants

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust approved $7,046,000 in new low-interest loans and grants for water infrastructure projects. The funds will support projects in Provincetown and a school water improvement grant for Saint Joseph School.

Measles Outbreak Declared in Broomfield, Colorado

Colorado public health officials have confirmed a measles outbreak following a third connected case. The announcement details known exposure sites and dates in Broomfield, urging unvaccinated individuals to consider post-exposure prophylaxis and monitor for symptoms. The public is advised to contact health officials if symptoms develop.

Colorado QuitLine Offers Incentive to Quit Tobacco

The Colorado QuitLine is offering adults up to $100 in incentives for completing a tobacco and nicotine cessation coaching series. This initiative aims to increase quit rates, with participants receiving personalized coaching and free nicotine replacement therapy.

Environment Agency Consultation on Environmental Permit Application

The Environment Agency is consulting the public on an environmental permit application submitted by Andy Pink for a site located at TA4 4DJ. The consultation period allows interested parties to comment on the application before a decision is made on granting or refusing the permit.

United Utilities Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by United Utilities Water Limited for a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) at Lostock Close / Chale Close CSO. The notice provides details of the application and explains the public consultation process.

Ecology Grant Expands Stewart Mountain Community Forest

The Washington State Department of Ecology awarded a $5.5 million grant to expand the Stewart Mountain Community Forest by 1,600 acres. This funding, part of the state's Streamflow Restoration Act, supports water quality, forest preservation, and community ownership of the land.

United Fuel Corporation Enforcement Action

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has proposed an enforcement action against United Fuel Corporation for violations of the State Water Control Law at its Oaklawn Shell facility in Hopewell, Virginia. A comment period for the proposed Consent Order is open from March 4, 2026, to April 3, 2026.

Yorkshire Waste Site Permit Revoked

The Environment Agency has had its environmental permit revoked for Mineral Processing Ltd in Yorkshire after the Planning Inspectorate dismissed the company's appeal. The company must remove all waste from the site by August 31, 2029, or face further offenses.