Big Thicket National Preserve
Recent News About Big Thicket National Preserve
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$1M settlement to benefit Village Creek, coral reef
A $1 million settlement of environmental violations by a European shipping company will have a significant impact on a popular local waterway. -
Tanker company to pay $10 million fine to East Texas
U.S. Attorney John Ratcliffe announced June 20 the $10 million criminal fine from OSG shipping for environmental violations. After admitting it deliberately polluted the waters in which its ships sailed, an oil tanker firm will be paying millions to East Texas for environmental protection projects.