EPA

EPA Awards Texas $343,000 To Monitor Water Quality At Public Beaches

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $343,000 to the Texas General Land Office to implement the beach monitoring and notification program along the Texas coastline. “We are doing our part to ensure that recreational waters at our beaches are safe for all who visit the Texas gulf coast,” said EPA Regional Administrator Ken McQueen. “This grant will help our State and local partners inform the public about beach water quality and provide resources for testing.” […]

Sen. Cruz: WOTUS Withdrawal Is a Welcome Change For Texas Families, Farmers and Ranchers

Senator Ted Cruz

  Applauds EPA Administrator Pruitt’s decision WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) applauded EPA administrator Scott Pruitt’s Wednesday announcement that he would withdraw the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. “The announcement to withdraw the Waters of the United States rule is a welcome change for hardworking families, farmers, and ranchers in Texas,” Sen. Cruz said. “The Obama administration’s WOTUS rule massively expanded the scope of federal authority over land and waterways in the United States, […]