TRANSITION
Biden to tap tribal water expert to oversee Army Corps
The Biden administration is planning to appoint a leading tribal water expert to a top position overseeing the Army Corps of Engineers' civil works program, a move that could reshape the federal approach to a wide swath of issues.
YELLOWSTONE
Bison slaughter sets up tribal conflict at Interior
One of the most vexing tribal issues awaiting Rep. Deb Haaland if she is confirmed as Interior secretary is currently migrating out of Yellowstone National Park.
SUPREME COURT
Justices struggle with oystermen's claims in water dispute
Florida's bid to curtail Georgia water use that the Sunshine State claims decimated its oyster industry flowed into a tough audience at the Supreme Court today.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
EPA resumes community outreach calls after 8-year absence
EPA today will relaunch environmental justice public engagement calls that vanished during the Trump administration.
INTERIOR
Biden admin, tribes to discuss climate change, racial justice
Saying tribal relations are of the "utmost importance" to the Biden administration, the Interior Department yesterday announced a virtual listening tour with Native Americans next month.