Forty-One Senators Push to Keep Harmful Environmental Riders Out of Appropriations Bills
included riders aimed at weakening safeguards for air, water, and federal lands. The letter was also signed
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Merkley, Senators: EPA Must Address Microplastic Pollution to Protect Human Health
harms of plastic pollution on our air, water, and soil—and two bipartisan plastics-related pieces of legislation … regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). However, in order to best address the human health concerns
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $9.3 Million to Support Working Forestlands in Oregon
Interior-Environment Appropriations Act through the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Forest Legacy Program. These Oregon … working forests in 11 states. The Land and Water Conservation Fund provides $900 million annually for federal land
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $9.3 Million to Support Working Forestlands in Oregon
Interior-Environment Appropriations Act through the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Forest Legacy Program. These Oregon … working forests in 11 states. The Land and Water Conservation Fund provides $900 million annually for federal land
Merkley, Wyden Introduce New Bill to Block Sale of Federal Public Lands
that protect our shared heritage. The wildlife, clean water, and ancient forests that define these places … families to our state’s wild lands and waters not as passive observers, but as active participants. This
Merkley, Wyden Introduce New Bill to Block Sale of Federal Public Lands
that protect our shared heritage. The wildlife, clean water, and ancient forests that define these places … families to our state’s wild lands and waters not as passive observers, but as active participants. This
Merkley, Bonamici, Oregon Delegation: FEMA Must Approve Waivers for Two Critical Disaster Mitigation Projects in Oregon
short construction window available. Grants Pass Water Treatment Plant Relocation: The City of Grants Pass was selected … million in BRIC funding to relocate their Water Treatment Plant outside their Special Flood Hazard Area to prevent
Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $1.1 Million for Oregon Fish and Wildlife Conservation Efforts
agencies’ conservation efforts. “Our state’s lands and waters are integral to the futures of countless fish … battling to secure similar resources for lands and water in Oregon.” The State Wildlife Grant program funds local
Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $1.1 Million for Oregon Fish and Wildlife Conservation Efforts
agencies’ conservation efforts. “Our state’s lands and waters are integral to the futures of countless fish … battling to secure similar resources for lands and water in Oregon.” The State Wildlife Grant program funds local
Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Strengthen Protections for Dogs Under the Care of Breeders
living in small spaces without enough food or water before they find their forever home,” Wyden said. “Puppies
Wyden Demands Big Tech Execs Answer Questions About Data Centers’ Water Impact
Tech Execs Answer Questions About Data Centers’ Water Impact Oregon senator: “Many communities in my state are concerned … about how these centers could contribute to water scarcity in the coming years, especially as our state grapples
Wyden Blasts Trump EPA Over New Drinking Water Rules Threatening Reproductive Health Care
Wyden Blasts Trump EPA Over New Drinking Water Rules Threatening Reproductive Health Care New water testing guidance … recommend that states and localities begin testing drinking water for abortion medications and oral contraceptives. Earlier this month
Strickland, Merkley Introduce BILL Addressing Toxic Chemical Killing Pacific Northwest Salmon
Tribal nations who have stewarded the lands and waters since time immemorial and our fishing communities rely … team of scientists from the Center for Urban Waters and Washington Stormwater Center discovered the cause: a toxic
Merkley, Van Hollen, Gillibrand Press Interior Secretary Burgum on Failure to Comply with Federal Law on Status of Renewable Projects
renewable energy projects, both on federal lands and waters and on private lands, with new unnecessary layers
Wyden Sounds Alarm on Trump Kneecapping Fire Preparedness Ahead of Historic Wildfire Season
even worse. Simply put, there is no water. And come summertime, Oregon will be like a tinder … rest of the west have no water and massive fuels buildup in our forests. So what are Donald
Merkley Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Red Tape and Invest in Watershed Projects Due to Extreme Drought
Climate chaos-fueled droughts are depleting water resources for people, farms, fish, and wildlife, demanding urgent investments … effective modernization tool for irrigation systems to conserve water—keeping farms in operation during droughts while also protecting
Interior Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member Merkley: Cuts in Trump’s Budget Request to Leave Lasting Scars on Public Lands, Tribes, and Human Health
problems facing our environment, health, lands, air, and water, and not serve the President’s personal and petty … lead to wildfire and smoke threats, modernizing communities’ water infrastructure to ensure the basic need for clean water
Warren, Merkley, 40+ Lawmakers Push Regulators to Address Illegal Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
Minn.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Representative Maxine Waters, Representative Angie Craig (D-Minn.), and 37 other lawmakers, wrote
Rep. Khanna & Sen. Merkley Reintroduce the End Polluter Welfare For Enhanced Oil Recovery Act
Congress,”said Jim Walsh, Policy Director, Food & Water Watch. “The time to end handouts to oil billionaires … communities in harm’s way. Contaminated drinking water, explosions, or pipeline leaks which can occur when using false
Merkley Celebrates Senate Passage of His Bipartisan Bill to Wipe Out Non-Flushables from Wastewater Infrastructure
protecting our water supply and improving wastewater infrastructure as theWIPPES Actcomes even closer to becoming law.” The bipartisan … Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association), National Association of Clean Water Agencies, National Rural Water Association, National Stewardship Action Council
Hoyle, Merkley and Wyden Seek Coast Guard Study of Gold Beach and Bandon's Needs
where boaters—recreational and commercial—face extreme cold-water conditions, dynamic weather conditions, and shifting sand bars,”said … Bandon. There has been an increase of on-water traffic and an increase in emergencies. At the same
Markey, Merkley, Senate Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Treatment of Unaccompanied Children
stripped of protections that ensure access to food, water, and other necessities while in detention.” The senators continued
Hoyle, Merkley and Wyden Seek Coast Guard Study of Gold Beach and Bandon’s Needs
where boaters—recreational and commercial—face extreme cold-water conditions, dynamic weather conditions, and shifting sand bars,” said … Bandon. There has been an increase of on-water traffic and an increase in emergencies. At the same
Merkley, Salinas, Colleagues Champion Strong Federal Support for Regenerative Agriculture
broader economy,”said Liza LaManna, Manager of Ag & Water Policy, American Sustainable Business Network. “Healthy soil
Ranking Member Merkley: Interior-Environment Funding Bill Boosts Wildfire Resiliency, Water Infrastructure, and Climate Investments in Oregon and Across the Nation
everything it can to protect our public lands, waters, and outdoor-driven economy. “The FY 2026 Interior-Environment … smoke threats, supporting wildland firefighters, modernizing our water infrastructure, and fulfilling our trust and treaty responsibilities to Tribes