Wyo. sets wildlife guidelines for wind developers AP (November 05, 2009) CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has released recommendations for protecting wildlife during wind energy development, including restrictions in sage grouse habitat and in big game winter range and migration corridors.
USDA announces $17M for new farmers, ranchers AP (November 03, 2009) ELGIN, Minn. (AP) - A federal Agriculture Department official in southeastern Minnesota is announcing $17 million in grants to address the needs of beginning farmers and ranchers.
EPA faults SF transit agency for diesel spill AP (November 02, 2009) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Federal environmental regulators want to fine the Municipal Transit Authority for spilling thousands of gallons of diesel fuel into the San Francisco Bay.