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Dear ESA Community, Recent U.S. administration executive orders (EOs) affecting research funding, data sets, the federal STEM workforce, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in federal agencies and scientific research funding programs have introduced uncertainty and concern for the ecological community. While the full implications remain unclear, we are steadfast in our commitment to advocating for our mission, programs. ESA’s Commitment…
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In this issue: Supreme Court dramatically shrinks Clean Water Act’s reach Biden administration must now rework recent Clean Water Act regulations. Join ESAL and ESA for a workshop on local policy and community engagement This June 8 workshop will provide the resources to help scientists and engineers bridge the gap between science and policy Webinar Recording Available: Protecting…
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In this issue: Apply for a Badge to Attend COP28 as an Observer via ESA COP28 will take place Nov. 30 – Dec. 12 in Dubai. Congress House Science Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Republican colleagues express concerns that the Energy Department deprioritizing basic research. Executive Branch Biden administration issues proposed rule to limit emissions from power plants. Courts Supreme…
Read More In this issue: ESA Graduate Student Policy Award Recipients Visit Capitol Hill Fifteen ESA members and graduate students visit Congressional offices for the first in-person Graduate Student Policy Award event since 2019. ESA & ESAL Webinar “Protecting Waterways for Healthy Communities and Ecosystems” – Monday, May 8 at 2:00 pm Join ESAL and ESA to learn how science and policy…
In this issue: ESA & ESAL Webinar “Protecting Waterways for Healthy Communities and Ecosystems” – Monday, May 8 at 2:00 pm Join ESAL and ESA to learn how science and policy intersect to protect waterways, hear from local advocates for ecologically sound practices, and discuss the potential impact of an ongoing Supreme Court Case. Congress President Joe Biden vetoes measure…
In this issue: ESA Responds to the National Nature Assessment Request for Information Comments are the beginning of a multi-year process of engagement between the ecological community, OSTP and potential users of the National Nature Assessment Call for Nominations for 2023 ESA Regional Policy Award ESA seeks nominations for its annual Regional Policy Award to recognize a local or regional…
In this issue: President’s Budget Request Includes Increases for Science Funding Request represents “wishlist” for the administration and includes increases for scientific programs. ESA Selects 2023 Graduate Student Policy Award Fifteen ESA members will travel to DC to receive policy and communications training and meet with policymakers on Capitol Hill. Comment Period for the National Nature Assessment Closes March 31,…
In this issue: Call for Nominations for 2023 ESA Regional Policy Award ESA seeks nominations for its annual Regional Policy Award to recognize a local or regional policymaker who has integrated environmental science and policy in initiatives that foster more sustainable communities. Congress House and Senate leadership announce committee leadership positions. Executive Branch The Invasive Species Advisory Committee will meet…
In this issue: Congressional Leadership Releases Committee Rosters House Science Committee, House Natural Resources and other committees fill out leadership rosters and add freshmen members for the 118th Congress. Congress Bipartisan members of Congress ask White House to provide $425 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in 2024 President’s Budget Request. Executive Branch Biden administration finalizes rule reinstating roadless…
In this issue: Congress House Republicans name new members and leadership for the House Appropriations Committee, House Science Committee and House Natural Resources Committee with the start of the 118th Congress. Executive Branch Biden administration releases a National Strategy to Develop Statistics for Environmental Economic Decisions. Courts States and industry groups challenge new Biden Waters of the U.S. rule in…
In this issue: White House Seeks Comments About the Scope of the National Nature Assessment, ESA Seeks Member Input for Comments Join ESA today at 12 noon eastern for a water cooler chat about the National Nature Assessment. Register here. Fiscal Year 2023 Spending Bill Increases Funding for Environmental and Scientific Programs Bill includes a 12% increase for the National…
In this issue: White House Seeks Comments About the Scope of the National Nature Assessment, ESA Seeks Member Input for Comments Submit your input to inform ESA comments by Jan. 23, 2023. Nations Agree to Protect 30% of the Planet by 2030 COP 15 concludes in Montreal. Comments about the draft Fifth National Climate Assessment Due Jan. 27. Webinar recording…
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