environment
Supreme Court agrees to hear WOTUS rule petition
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition regarding the proper venue for the case against the WOTUS rule. Keep Reading
CalPortland constructs burrowing owl habitats
As part of an environmental conservation initiative, CalPortland is constructing burrowing owl habitats within one of its mining sites. Keep Reading
New EPA head tapped by Trump
President-elect Donald Trump plans to appoint Scott Pruitt, attorney general of Oklahoma, to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Keep Reading
What the Trump victory means for the aggregate industry
Aggregate producers have a lot to absorb as they look toward the next four years, but the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's (NSSGA) Mike Johnson offers some clarity on the road ahead for the industry in an exclusive interview with P&Q. Keep Reading
House committee deems WOTUS ‘flawed’
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee determined that the process that led to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule was flawed. Keep Reading
Evolution Series: Safety and environment
Although environmental issues didn’t become mainstream until the latter half of the 20th century, producers always considered the safety of their operations. Keep Reading
NSSGA, Wildlife Habitat Council renew partnership
NSSGA and the Wildlife Habitat Council renewed their partnership, which focuses on the enhancement and restoration of wildlife habitats at aggregate operations. Keep Reading
Texas producer aims to expand operations
Apac-Texas applied to increase the rock output at one of its quarries by 1.3 million tpy. Keep Reading
Dust Control Technology appoints president
Laura Stiverson, who previously served Dust Control Technology as general manager, was named company president. Keep Reading