Acres

Conservation Coalition Steps In to Protect 3.5 Million Acres Amid Timber Industry’s Legal Challenge

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A coalition of conservation organizations has stepped into a legal battle that could jeopardize the protected status of nearly 3.5 million acres of land across California, Oregon, and Washington. This land is part of a broader ecosystem critical for the survival of the northern spotted owl, a species already under threat. Tom Wheeler, executive director of the Arcata-based Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC), criticized the timber industry for its ongoing attempts to manipulate legal frameworks to promote logging on public lands. “We have stood up for the northern spotted owls and science for decades, and … Read more

Minnesota Attorney General Seeks $3 Million in Unpaid Wages in Landmark Lawsuit Against Evergreen Acres Housing and Dairy

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has taken legal action against Evergreen Acres Housing and Dairy, seeking compensation of nearly $3 million for unpaid wages, unlawful deductions, and civil penalties. Ellison alleges that the company has deprived dozens of employees of their rightful pay, with each individual losing an average of 12 to 32 hours of wages in every two-week pay period. This lawsuit marks one of the largest wage theft enforcement efforts in the state’s history, according to Ellison’s office. The lawsuit, which was filed in Stearns County District Court, focuses … Read more