The recent controversy over the U.S. Government’s increased proclivity to secretly paw through the electronic communications and telephone records of Americans has...
Archive for category: EPA
The public likely didn’t notice the fact DOJ’s environment and natural resources division (ENRD) logo got a fancy makeover. ...
EPA Chief encourages employees to elevate public health and environmental concerns . . .

This week, EPA’s Acting Administrator, Andrew Wheeler, issued the following letter to all EPA employees. This is a very...
EPA Remains Very Relevant – More Incentives Less Bureaucracy

The Best of Intentions: Incentive, not bureaucracy, is the key to environmental protection. The American Conservative By BRENT FEWELL...
This week, President Trump issued an Executive Order that signals the beginning process for rescinding the Obama EPA’s rule...
It’s no secret that the Heritage Foundation has been a dominant force in shaping the Trump Administration’s incoming team...
Promoting Sustainability Through Improved EPA Incentives and Regulatory Outcomes

In a recent law review article titled Regulating for Sustainability, George Wyeth and Beth Termini argue that EPA should...
In Need of No EPA or a Different EPA?

Over at National Review, Josh Gelernter argues that we should consider abolishing the U.S. EPA – “Fixing the EPA...
After Many Years EPA Finalizes Waters of the U.S. Rule

For those interested in the real life implications of this rulemaking, my friend, Mike Rolband, one of the top...
Does EPA Science Require Greater Transparency?

The “lack of transparency is a huge political advantage . . . Look, I wish Mark was right that...
Is it time to consider the human and social capital of regulations?

One more book I’ve added to my growing “must read” wish list, “Does Regulation Kill Jobs?” available at Univ....
A thoughtful and able leader departs EPA – thank you, Bob Perciasepe

I was saddened to learn this week of the announcement regarding Bob Perciasepe’s resignation from the EPA. Since 2009,...
EPA and Wage Garnishment – Fair Criticism or Not

EPA once again finds itself in the news this past week, this time for adopting a direct final rule that...
“Our House”

I am about to embark on what can be a gut-wrenching, relationship-straining, roller coaster ride of an experience. My...
EPA and a Culture in Need of Change

Esteemed law professor, Jonathan Turley, has warned and sounded the alarm in recent months about the growth of the...
Honoring One of America’s Great Conservation Leaders – Bill Reilly

This past week, April 24th, I was privileged to introduce former EPA Administrator William K. Reilly at the Center...
Environmental Regulation in Small Towns

There is an interesting and important demographic shift taking place in my state. And, it isn’t only my state...
The Power to Tax (and Permit) is the Power to Destroy

Yesterday, the EPA issued the long-awaited draft rule on “Waters of the U.S.” – you can find all 300+...
In Defense of the EPA, but not the Indefensible

Admittedly, I’ve been reluctant to talk openly about it. Not because it didn’t warrant discussion, but because of the...
Summoning Courage for Radical Change

This week I had the pleasure of spending some quality time in Portland, Oregon, with the awesome people from...
An Introduction

Well, you’ve heard from several of my compatriots here at Conservefewell. I thought it time I introduced myself. You...
Is EPA Really Essential?

“Just abolish EPA.” I heard it again this week from a friend, when discussing the agency’s renewed focus on...
Two Veteran Lawyers Nominated for Key Environmental Posts

This week, President Obama nominated two veteran environmental professionals, Janet McCabe and John Cruden, to head key positions at...
Kudos to EPA for Supporting Market-Based Approaches to a Cleaner Environment

Today, the U.S. EPA, in partnership with the USDA, reaffirmed its commitment to water quality trading. Link to the...
Water Might be Undervalued, But It Ain’t Overrated

Linking to a new EPA report hot off the press titled, Importance of Water to the U.S. Economy, which...
Health of Our Nation’s Streams – “B+” or “D-“

We’ve come a long way in the U.S. since our rivers used to catch on fire. Here’s a picture of...
New High-Tech Imaging Protecting the Planet and Saving Lives

A revolutionary new technology is not only helping to protect the environment, but is now being used to save...
By Brent Fewell For water junkies like me, or those who care about environmental restoration, you might be interested...
EPA Goes Big with Air and Water Proposals

By Brent Fewell Toward the waning hours of every administration the pace of regulating at EPA picks up –...
EPA Scores Big Victory in Chesapeake Bay Decision

Last Friday, the U.S. EPA scored a big victory against industry opponents who challenged the Agency’s authority and efforts to...
To EPA’s New Administrator – Don’t Forget About the Water

As many of you who read this blog know, I talk a lot about the water problems that still plague...
Is the title of a stinging new report by the American Legislative Exchange Council. For those who are unfamiliar with...
Conservation 2.0 – regulations alone won’t fix a broken earth

By Brent Fewell I spent some quality time this week in the wonderful city of Cincinnati, home of the...
China – A Growing Threat to the Earth

Listened to a sobering interview yesterday on NPR’s Diane Rehm Show, with Craig Simons, author of the new book, The Devouring Dragon, which...
EPA Announces Formation of Technical Working Group to Review Ocean Acidification

By Brent Fewell As first reported by Amena Saiyid over at BNA, EPA announced this week that it plans to establish a...
EPA’s Jackson Joins Apple

By Brent Fewell Outgoing EPA Administrator, Lisa Jackson, will be joining Apple as an Environmental Advisor, according to Apple’s...
Happy, Healthy Bugs Means Healthy Waters: continued strides to restore America’s waters

By Brent Fewell The following may be a wee bit granular for some of my readers, but hear me...
Sue-Settle-and-Circumvent the American Public

By Brent Fewell Posting below an NRO article in its entirety by Jillian Melchior, a Fellow over at the Franklin...
An Intriguing But Not-So-Bizarre Tale Involving EPA

A couple of months back I posted about a promising geoengineering development here, Save the Planet – plant a...
The Face of Conservation is Changing – Cheers to Today’s New Leaders

By Brent Fewell The pros and cons of living in Washington DC are receiving all sorts of invitations to political...
Gina McCarthy – A Serious Contender

By Brent Fewell POTUS’ nominee for EPA, Gina McCarthy, is a rare breed in DC – no doubt she’s a...
"The biggest challenge to the environment, as I see it, is the life-style of modern people –
fast food, packaging, pets, urban sprawl, and other things which can be rectified only slowly and only through a concerted effort of education."
― Conservative Philosopher & Author, Roger Scruton
"ConserveFewell is the place to go for some serious environmental sanity, and alternatives to the usual slop."
― Author and Political Commentator, Steve Hayward
fast food, packaging, pets, urban sprawl, and other things which can be rectified only slowly and only through a concerted effort of education."
― Conservative Philosopher & Author, Roger Scruton
"ConserveFewell is the place to go for some serious environmental sanity, and alternatives to the usual slop."
― Author and Political Commentator, Steve Hayward
Search the Site
Archives
Categories
Search by Keyword
Agriculture Ben Grumbles Chesapeake Bay clean water Clean Water Act climate change conservation conservatism conservative Dan Kahan drinking water EDF endangered species environment environmentalism environmental markets environmental protection environmental stewardship EPA ESA farmers fisheries free-market environmentalism Gina McCarthy global warming GOP Grist Gulf of Mexico incentives nature NRDC NRO PERC Republican Roger Scruton Russell Kirk Scott Pruitt Steve Hayward Teddy Roosevelt Tracy Mehan water water quality water quality trading wetlands wildlife
Blog Roll and Links
American Conservation Coalition
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions
Climate Etc.
Property and Environmental Research Center
Sand County Foundation
Grist
Tree Hugger
Conservation Leadership Partnership
ConservAmerica
Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship
U.S. Water Alliance
The Imaginative Conservative
Songbird Collectibles
It's Our Environment
The New Atlantis
The Breakthrough Institute
Front Porch Republic
Cultural Cognition Blog
Legal Planet Environmental Law and Policy
Watts Up With That
Skeptical Science
Reduce Risks from Invasive Species
TNC Talk
Recent Comments