Water wars could be near an end; state experts say Alabama may be a winner in deal

Markeshia Ricks - Montgomery Advertiser

Date: 8/20/2008

Alabama, Florida and Georgia have been waging a water war for 18 years, but a cease-fire may be in sight. Alabama experts not only be­lieve that the courts may finally determine the states' water rights in the next two years, but that Alabama might be one of the winners in the war. Negotiations between the Re­… Read More

President Bush Signs Clean Boating Act into Law

Mathew Dunn - National Marine Manufacturers Association

Date: 7/30/2008

NMMA applauds important relief measure for recreational boating WASHINGTON, D.C., July 30, 2008—In a significant victory for the recreational marine industry and the American boating and angling public, President Bush late yesterday signed into law S. 2766, the Clean Boating Act of 2008, protecting the more than 17… Read More

Boaters Must Hope Congress Snuffs Out EPA Permit Plan

C. Douglas Nielsen - Red Orbit

Date: 6/13/2008

Whether they use their vessels for pleasure-cruising, fishing or waterskiing, recreational boaters soon might find they need a permit from the Environmental Protection Agency before they can launch a boat on their favorite waterway. The fees for this court-mandated permit will be in addition to any registration fees, state… Read More

EPA Delivers First National Estuary Coastal Report

Gloria Posey - Environmental Protection Agency

Date: 6/8/2007

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its first National Estuary Program Coastal Condition Report, which ranks the condition of ecological resources in the 28 estuaries of EPA's National Estuary Program (NEP). This report serves as a foundation for EPA's efforts to protect, manage and restore coastal… Read More

June is National Oceans Month

Gloria Posey - Environmental Protection Agency

Date: 6/1/2007

The President has proclaimed June 2007 as National Oceans Month. Especially during National Oceans Month, we underscore our commitment to being good stewards of the oceans and recognize all who are dedicated to making our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes cleaner, healthier, and more productive. By continuing to work… Read More